Good morning, Marquette.

The Marquette Unitarian Universalist Congregation moved to a new location at 1104 W.

Washington St.—Suite A and hired a new minister, Rose Riedel, Mdiv, who began on Sept. 1. Services are held at 11 a.m. on Sundays and at 4:30 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday.

The Northern Michigan University Wildcat Farmers Market is set to return from 3-7 p.m. today behind the Northern Center—this free event will offer fresh produce, art, live music, free Zumba, and a tie-dying booth to bring together students and local community members.

Business leaders in Marquette County gathered on September 15 to connect with peers from technology—banking—health services at an Economic Club meeting.

906 Adventure Team Director Todd Poquette spoke on investing in youth programs and promoted local events such as Marji Gesick happening this weekend.

The Lake Superior Community Partnership has scheduled three upcoming events to boost business and economic development, including a free Business After Hours networking event at UP Health System Marquette tomorrow from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, a Breakfast and Business session with outdoor recreation updates on September 26 at Mather Inn in Ishpeming, and a Housing Now progress update on October 3 at the Ramada Inn in Marquette.

At a meeting on Sept 8, ASNMU students discussed nearly $5,000 in lost funding for Queers and Allies after the Office of Diversity and Inclusion rebranded to the Office of Opportunity, Empowerment and People—students now plan to seek help from the Student Finance Committee to restore the funds. Updates on the Wildcat Farmers Market and new committee members further marked the session.

NMU held its second annual health care career fair Monday - more than 30 local employers met with students who presented resumes and asked questions.

The event aimed to build a stronger health care workforce by giving students a chance to explore jobs in fields like critical care and hospice care.

TV6 is partnering with Michigan Lottery to honor public school teachers with the Excellence in Education award—since 2014, one teacher each week has received $2,000, a plaque and a TV feature during news breaks.

Lottery Commissioner Suzanna Shkreli said the award celebrates the hard work of teachers and helps support local schools through contributions to the School Aid Fund.

Northern Michigan University will host a homecoming festival this Friday and Saturday that features an open-house for its Cold Case Program at 147 Gries Hall from noon to 4 p.m., a soccer match against the Parkside Rangers, a swim and dive contest at the PEIF Pool, and a parade along West Fair Avenue on Friday while Saturday brings a Golden Wildcat Brunch, a nursing panel, a historic walking tour, a tailgate party, and a football game against Davenport University beginning at 1 p.m.—each event planned to honor alumni and current students.

Marquette volunteers and groups from across Michigan will join thousands for the final Adopt-A-Highway cleanup from Sept.20 to Sept.28.

The Michigan Department of Transportation will provide free safety vests and trash bags—volunteers must work in groups to keep highways litter-free.

Upper Peninsula lawmakers introduced a bill to create a Natural Resources Commission that would manage hunting and fishing rules+the change aims to address the region’s unique wildlife challenges.

The legislation allows the Governor to appoint commissioners from a list provided by state lawmakers.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will host Hunter Appreciation: Deer Drop-In Mondays this fall—10 a.m. to 3 p.m.—to thank hunters with free items such as patches, stickers, hand warmers and gloves while helping with deer aging and chronic wasting disease testing at locations including the Marquette service center, with events on Nov. 3, Nov. 17 and Dec. 1.

Superior Health Foundation provided a Community Health Pilot Grant to YesRx to boost cancer medication access in the U.P.—the nonprofit plans to help more patients, including those in Indigenous communities, receive donated treatments at no cost.

This funding is expected to lower treatment costs for those fighting cancer.

The Go Rounds Live Concert

8 PM – 2 AM — Ore Dock Brewing Co. — $15 Student / $18 General Admission — Experience the mind-bending sounds of The Go Rounds blending indie, psych-pop, and twang-rock.

Blackrocks Oktoberfest Celebration

4 PM – 3 AM — 424 N 3rd St, Marquette, MI — Free entry — Celebrate Oktoberfest with German music, food vendors, and stein competitions while dressed in traditional attire.

Grateful Dead Tribute Sunday Funday

3-5 p.m. — Ore Dock Brewing Co. — $10 Admission — Enjoy a lively afternoon with Another One performing classic Grateful Dead tunes and great craft beer.

HA-HA-Harvest Fest

8-10:30 p.m. — Ore Dock Brewing Co. — $20 — Enjoy a night of laughter with headliner Adam Burke and feature Sonal Aggarwal at this comedy fest.

Queen City Trailblazers

5:00-5:45 p.m. — Forestville Trailhead and Tourist Park Campground Trailhead — Cost varies — Kids K-5th can learn trail running basics in this fun and safe program led by experienced coaches.

2025 Michigan Alliance for Environmental and Outdoor Education Conference

7:30 a.m. — Northern Center — $135 Members, $185 Non-Members — Dive into a weekend of environmental education amidst the stunning fall colors of Marquette.

Yooper Game Con

12-8 p.m. — Westwood Mall — Cost information not provided — Celebrate gaming with fellow Yoopers through tournaments and cosplay.

Jordan DeMay 5k/10k Run/Walk

10 a.m. — The David & Thu Brulé YMCA of Marquette County — Registration fees apply — Lace up for a scenic run or walk on the bike path towards Presque Isle Park.

5th Annual BrewFeast

6-8 p.m. — Ore Dock Brewing Co. — Event benefits culinary students — Enjoy a six course beer dinner paired with local brews in Marquette.

Anderson Lake Backyard Ultra

8 AM - 8 AM — Anderson Lake West State Forest Campground — Registration required — Test your endurance in a unique ultrarunning challenge through scenic woods.