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Friday, October 24th, 2025
Good morning, Marquette. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The St. Christopher’s Harvest Bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday at the church on Badger and Ontario streets in Marquette Township—attendees can join a basket raffle, country store, pie sale and pie social. The Mining Journal
- ➤ Dr. Stephen Grugin explained that a generous donation from the Ray & Peg Hirvonen Foundation helped start the build of the Peg Hirvonen Bandshell at Presque Isle Park as the campaign raised over $1.9 million of its $2.2 million goal by October 23. He said the bandshell will be largely completed in the coming month with landscaping finished next spring and its opening anticipated by late June. Sunny 101.9
- ➤ St. Vincent de Paul in Ishpeming is asking for donations of nonperishable foods and toiletries to help serve about 325 local families. Donations may be dropped off at the pantry on Mondays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. + Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. + at the thrift store Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Upper Michigan's Source
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Ishpeming Kwik Trip opened early Thursday at 5 a.m.—about 20 people lined up and the community welcomed the new store—marking the seventh location in the U.P. The store will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 12 when another Kwik Trip will open in Escanaba. Upper Michigan's Source
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Northern Michigan University held its Indigenous Perspectives Symposium on Thursday afternoon when indigenous leaders, elders, staff, students and community members met at the Northern Center to share ideas on traditional harvesting, sustainable land stewardship and food sovereignty with a focus on wild rice—attendees participated in workshops, panels and a communal luncheon that deepened their understanding of food and cultural identity. Upper Michigan's Source
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Oct 23, the Student Art League held a Sticker-Thon where students made homemade waterproof stickers from packing tape, parchment paper and cardstock to decorate a canoe from last semester's Water is Life festival—this event welcomed all students regardless of their major. The North Wind
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy announced free testing for manganese, iron, copper, and zinc in private wells and public water supplies in Marquette and Gogebic counties, with sample results explained to residents. The voluntary sampling will begin this fall—providing essential data to help plan future water quality efforts. The Mining Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said that the USDA Food and Nutrition Service instructed them to pause November SNAP benefits until further notice. The funding lapse may put local families at risk of food insecurity—residents are advised to contact local MDHHS offices or check MI Bridges for updates. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ CAAM board announced that early childhood education services, including Head Start and Great Start, will end on November 14 due to the government shutdown—layoffs have affected staff. Chair Karen Kovacs said the closure will impact over 200 children and urged people to contact legislators to restore funding—hundreds of local families are at risk. Upper Michigan's Source
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Otto Black earned a bronze medal in the 67 kg Greco-Roman wrestling event at the U23 World Championships on October 22 after building leads of 5-0 and 7-2 and repelling a late comeback by Kazakhstan's Bagdat Sabaz — his 8-6 win marked the second U23 medal for the United States as Max Black competed for bronze in the 60 kg class on October 23. WZMQ 19
- ➤ The Negaunee Miners defeated the Iron Mountain Mountaineers 44—7 on October 23rd; Broc Bonovetz scored four touchdowns to secure the homecoming win as the team improved to a 6—3 record. They now await final playoff decisions to see if their postseason hopes remain alive. Sunny 101.9
- ➤ UP Cross Country Coaches Association announced its All-State teams and individual honors for boys and girls in divisions 1, 2, and 3 from schools in local communities—including teams from Marquette, Sault Ste. Marie, and Pickford. Gabe Litzner and Talya Schreiber were named Runners of the Year—highlighting standout performances by local cross country athletes. WZMQ 19
- ➤ The Michigan Tech men’s basketball team was picked to win the GLIAC after earning all ten first-place votes and 100 points in the preseason poll, with Northern Michigan coming in second with 85 points. Coach Josh Buettner will return key players like Marcus Tomashek as the team prepares for the 2025-26 season — while Parkside, Grand Valley State, and Lake Superior State round out the top five. WZMQ 19
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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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