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Marquette
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Marquette. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local chefs are cooking a six-course beer dinner for BrewFeast — the fifth annual fundraiser for the ACF Student Initiative — at Ore Dock Brewing Co on Oct. 7. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and tickets cost $65. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ The Marquette DDA is joining a statewide event on Sept. 27 that will invite residents to walk downtown, shop locally and enjoy the social district—supporting local business and community connectivity. Michael Bradford, the agency's outreach director, said the event will help boost local shops and keep money in the community. Upper Michigan's Source
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ An Acoustic Tribute to the Grateful Dead — with The Make-Believe Spurs and special guest Andy Langlois — will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 25th at Kaufman Auditorium in Marquette to raise funds for community arts programs. Sunny 101.9
- ➤ The Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center at NMU has opened the exhibit Gales of November: Shipwrecks on Lake Superior, which will run until Dec. 20 to mark 50 years since the Edmund Fitzgerald sinking. The exhibit shows shipwreck stories and explains why Lake Superior is dangerous during November storms — it is free and open to the public Monday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ Ishpeming hosted its first powwow in over 22 years on Sunday at Lake Bancroft Park with over 200 attendees enjoying local vendors, indigenous dances, and a community feast+ event organizer Sarah Garver said the celebration supports her healing and gratitude for community backing. The Mining Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ All four U.P. state legislators attended a summit at the Ramada Inn in Marquette on Monday to answer school administrators' questions about education funding amid concerns over a looming state government shutdown. They warned that if no budget is passed by Oct. 1, school districts may cut free lunch programs and face borrowing challenges — triggering the need for emergency loan applications. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ Marquette Area Public Schools is asking residents for input on its plans to update classrooms and buildings after a statewide study showed over $100 million in needed upgrades—district leaders held the first listening session tonight and will share survey results on October 13 while considering a future bond proposal to fund larger projects. WZMQ 19
- ➤ Marquette County String Orchestra Society is hosting a strings refresher workshop on Nov 8 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church where instructors Igna Banitt, Janis Peterson & Wendy Larson will teach former adult string players. In-person registration with instrument evaluation is held on Oct 5 with a $25 cash fee, and participants must bring a playable instrument. The Mining Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy has given over $1.85 million to eight local governments through its Renewables Ready Communities Awards—Ewing Township in Marquette County received $133,225 for a solar project by Renegade Solar expected to operate in June and Baldwin Township in Delta County will use its funds to build new pickleball and basketball courts. WZMQ 19
- ➤ The state budget proposes $226 million for local bus operations, marking the lowest state funding ever and raising concerns for regular transit service in the Upper Peninsula. Transit leaders warned that rising costs and staffing shortages may force cuts—reducing rides for jobs, education and healthcare. WZMQ 19
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The CDC reports nearly 70% of opioid overdose deaths in 2023 involved synthetic opioids—mainly fentanyl—with experts noting the shift from prescription painkillers to heroin and fentanyl. Marquette County has formed an overdose fatality review team to study local deaths and recommend ways to reduce future incidents. Upper Michigan's Source
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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