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Marquette
Thursday, October 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Marquette. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ UP food pantries are set to help local residents as SNAP benefits may be cut on Nov. 1—forcing many families to face extra costs. The Salvation Army and United Way of Marquette County are urging donations and volunteers to meet a rising need for food and support. Upper Michigan's Source
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Corey and Meg Engelhart took charge of The Shipping Shop when they assumed new ownership on June 3 and marked the change with a ceremony on Oct. 6 hosted by the Lake Superior Community Partnership. The shop has added services like printing, notarization, laminating and binding while future plans include an app to help hotels and Airbnb hosts with lost-and-found items—keeping it a trusted resource at 1471 W. Washington St. The Mining Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Meditate Marquette is offering a four-week workshop series on a compassionate and integrative approach to managing intense emotions—sessions are held 6—7:30 p.m. on four consecutive Wednesdays starting Oct. 29 in the Lions room of the Peter White Public Library. The workshop is offered for donation, with a suggested range of $60 to $120, and is led by mindfulness meditation teacher and psychologist Dr. Debra Smith. The Mining Journal
- ➤ The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity announced that building trades apprenticeships will earn college credits for associate degrees or technical certificates for past, current, and future participants. The department said agreements with community colleges will be finalized in the coming months—making the program available statewide. Upper Michigan's Source
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ UP farms are preparing for winter as fall winds down at Michigan State University Extension South Farm, where director James DeDecker said projects such as drying grains and moving crops like garlic & onions require ideal conditions before winter. U.P. Native Plants in Chocolay Township is planting native perennials and will hold a sale this Sunday and Tuesday to support spring growth & help local butterfly larvae. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ Marquette residents can drop off old electronics this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Municipal Service Center at 1100 Wright St.—the event, organized by the Superior Watershed Partnership with the Great Lakes Climate Corps and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy, accepts most consumer electronics for a $5 fee to help reduce water quality and health risks. The Mining Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ten tribal nations have filed a brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to shut down Line 5, a pipeline project at the center of a legal fight after a lawsuit by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Enbridge defends its project and claims an exception for missing deadlines—tribal nations oppose what they call delay tactics that risk the Great Lakes. Upper Michigan's Source
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ NMU Center for Rural Health invites UP high school seniors to join an essay contest that asks them to write 500–1,000 words on two community health issues and offer new solutions. Essays are due October 30 at 11:59 p.m.—winners in each UP region will receive cash prizes and be announced on National Rural Health Day November 20. Upper Michigan's Source
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Marquette Township Planning Commission approved a site plan for a new 13,000 square foot retail development off the Texas Roadhouse and Panera Bread parking lot on Wednesday—township staff said the developer, known for building the Shops of Marquette, will soon reveal which store will be built. Upper Michigan's Source
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mount Bohemia is competing for USA Today's Best Ski Resort in North America + fans may vote online once per day until Nov. 10 at noon ET. The resort added a new mineral pool and larger steam room with winners announced on Nov. 19 and season pass sales starting Nov. 26 to Dec. 6. Upper Michigan's Source
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Lindsay Lou Live
7-9 p.m. — Ore Dock Brewing Co. — $25 — Experience the soulful sounds of Lindsay Lou and her Honey Moon Trio with harmonies that soothe the soul.
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Queen City Trick or Trot 10K/5K and Kids Monster Mile
3-5 p.m. — Queen City Running Co. — Registration Fees Apply — Celebrate Halloween spirit with a festive race for all ages featuring a spooktacular kids mile.
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Downtown Marquette Indoor Farmers Market
8 a.m. — Marquette Commons — Free entry — Explore local produce and artisanal goods in a cozy indoor setting.
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Next Stop Comedy Show
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Upper Peninsula Brewing Company — Starts at $27.86 — Enjoy a night of laughter with a new line-up of comedians each month.
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Marquette Holistic Health Fair
10 AM – 4 PM — Northern Center — Free entry — Discover wellness topics, shop with unique vendors, and engage with like-minded individuals.
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Sip & Stretch Yoga Event
10-11 a.m. — Ore Dock Brewing Co. — Cost includes your first beverage! — A revitalizing yoga session paired with craft beer for a community wellness experience.
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An Evening with Jeff Daniels
7-9:30 p.m. — Ore Dock Brewing Co. — $50 — Enjoy a night of storytelling and original music from the acclaimed actor and musician Jeff Daniels.
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