Good morning, Marquette.

Strut Your Mutt returns for its 21st year this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mattson Lower Harbor Park, featuring contests, a walk, live music & breakfast treats to support UPAWS’ no-kill shelter.

Fox Marquette Subaru will donate $4,000 to cover UPAWS adoption fees for cats and dogs six months and older from Oct.

1 until funds run out. The donation supports a 15-year partnership that allows adoptions without an appointment.

Project: Keep Kids Warm returned for its 17th year yesterday, providing new winter jackets, snow pants, boots and gear to kids in western Marquette County.

Wesley United Methodist Church accepted donations by mail and online to fund bulk purchases from local retailers.

After two years of work on a $2.6 million bell tower restoration, workers finished repairs at St. Peter Cathedral on Tuesday and will take down the scaffolding next week + the project preserves a historical symbol of community faith.

A NMU biology professor presented research on blue-spotted salamander migration, habitat, and diet to community members in Marquette a short time ago.

The hour-long session explained how NMU students are working to protect these species (and support local forest ecosystems).

The DNR is asking for community input on new management plans for Van Riper State Park in Champion and the museum property in Negaunee.

Residents can share ideas online by Sunday, Nov. 1 to help plan future improvements.

Ely Township’s Greenwood Water System issued a boil advisory until further notice + residents must boil all water to ensure safety.

NMU’s captain Luca Rosen was named GLIAC Offensive Player of the Week after scoring and assisting during games against Roosevelt and St. Cloud State, plus his efforts now lead Division Two in scoring.

The Wildcats host Purdue Northwest Lions and Parkside Rangers at NMU Soccer Field this weekend.

NMU women’s soccer player Addison Frantti earned GLIAC Offensive Player of the Week honors after scoring her first career hat trick in a 4-1 win over Saginaw Valley State on Sunday.

The sophomore forward now leads the Wildcats in goals and will face Michigan Tech on Sunday, Oct. 4.

Northern Michigan’s Allie Barlow was named GLIAC Setter of the Week after reaching a milestone of 3,000 career assists and season-high numbers in recent matches.

She will lead the Wildcats at home against Parkside on Friday, Oct. 5 at 5 p.m. before traveling to face Lake Superior State.