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Wednesday, November 5th, 2025
Good morning, Marquette. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Army veteran Dan Atkins, who once faced homelessness and alcohol struggles, now works at Janzen House while studying social work at NMU to help homeless veterans secure benefits and regain independence—he aims to remove the stigma of homelessness and addiction. His efforts support local initiatives during National Homelessness Awareness Month. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ The Negaunee public library is giving away leftover meals from the summer's Gather 2 Grow program due to food insecurity from paused SNAP benefits. The free meals—designed for any child under 18 or a disabled adult under 26—are available at the library front desk every Monday and Thursday from 2:30 to 4 p.m. throughout November. WZMQ 19
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Nov. 10 marks the 50th anniversary of the Edmund Fitzgerald wreck that claimed 29 lives—its loss remembered through bell-ringing ceremonies at Whitefish Point—and locals recall the ship’s record-setting history and the role of Gordon Lightfoot’s ballad in preserving its memory. TV6 will analyze the weather that led to the storm on Tuesday to further explain this enduring maritime legacy. Upper Michigan's Source
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Hannahville Indian School will host Family Literacy Night on Thanksgiving Day in Harris Township to celebrate its 50th birthday and mark Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy’s 30th anniversary—families will enjoy literacy readings, book giveaways, and a raffle for a rocking chair. Upper Michigan's Source
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Marquette City's winter parking ban began November 1st and will last until April 1st, so cars cannot be parked on streets from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. Marquette City Police say drivers should choose off-street parking to avoid $75 fines or towing when snow accumulates—helping road crews clear streets safely. Upper Michigan's Source
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Aspirus Health is warning that counterfeit pills may hide fatal doses of fentanyl after the DEA found half of the pills seized last year had a lethal amount—health experts advise using only medications from accredited pharmacies and calling for help with Naloxone if overdose signs occur. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital launched a program to help families and government workers affected by SNAP benefit cuts and a shutdown by opening its cafeteria on November 3 to serve free breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and free lunch from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at SouthTown Café. Each participating household receives a dozen eggs, a gallon of milk, and a loaf of bread weekly—measures aimed at meeting essential nutrition needs. WZMQ 19
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The NMU Wildcats lost 3-1 to the Augustana Vikings as the Vikings rallied in the third period after NMU took an early lead. Tobias Pitka scored his third goal of the season (marking the game’s rare NMU opening) while two quick goals (71 seconds apart) helped secure the series sweep. WZMQ 19
- ➤ The Northern Michigan women’s wrestling team opened its season at the Pointer Open where Abbie Miles won the 180-pound title and four other Wildcats finished in the top five among competitors from 13 schools—helping the team post a 16-16 record with 29 points. The team will travel to Adrian on November 9 for the next event. WZMQ 19
- ➤ Michigan Tech forward Teydon Trembecky was named CCHA Rookie of the Week after scoring two goals on Friday and assisting on a game-winning goal on Saturday. He leads his team with five goals and 10 points+ and will face Northern Michigan in upcoming conference play. WZMQ 19
- ➤ Michigan Tech men’s basketball won two overtime games at the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Classic in Florida over the weekend, defeating Lenoir-Rhyne 66-65 and Dallas Baptist 75-70—earning the Huskies a 2-0 start to the season. Coach Josh Buettner said the team was proud of its grit—and they will face Missouri-St. Louis on Nov. 14 and Maryville on Nov. 15. WZMQ 19
- ➤ NMU’s sophomore forward Ian Weimer scored in three straight matches and earned GLIAC Offensive Player of the Week by hitting game-winning goals in wins over Roosevelt and Purdue Northwest—boosting the Wildcats' best season finish as they now prepare to host their quarterfinal match on November 9. This award marks a career high for Weimer as he leads the team into the postseason. WZMQ 19
- ➤ Northern Michigan University women's soccer team celebrated Senior Day today with a 1 to 0 win over Parkside in Marquette—senior Kenna Alexander scored the only goal and head coach Erin Egolf praised how this win builds a legacy for the team. They added six points over the weekend with a 5 to 1 win at Roosevelt and are now closer to securing a home game in the GLIAC postseason. WZMQ 19
- ➤ Michigan Tech shut out St. Lawrence 3-0 on Saturday at Appleton Arena — Isaac Gordon, Max Koskipirtti and Kalem Parker scored while Owen Bartoszkiewicz made 28 saves for his first shutout this season. The Huskies are 5-3 overall and will face Northern Michigan and Marquette next weekend. WZMQ 19
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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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Marquette Turkey Trot 2025
12:09 AM – 11:59 PM — Marquette Senior High School, 1203 W Fair Ave — Save up to $10 on your next event! — Participate in the festive 5K and 10K running events this Thanksgiving.
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MWEA Local Section 21 Administrators Workshop
2-9 p.m. — 1000 Commerce Dr, Marquette, MI — $40 for members before 11/23 — Engage with experts on wastewater management through presentations and networking opportunities.
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