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Today’s edition · Thurs., Nov. 5

Ishpeming's library passes its first millage; Gwinn's bond fails by 14

Plus, NMU wrestling's opener and a small business party tonight in Ishpeming

The Daily Marquette team2 stories11 sources4 min read

ElectionTop story

Ishpeming's library passes its first millage, and Gwinn's school bond fails by 14 votes

Ishpeming's operating millage is bigger than Peter White's

Source: Upper Michigan's Source

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Value
Ishpeming operations2.1 mills
Ishpeming capital0.4 mills
Peter White operating0.8 mills

If you're catching up on Tuesday's election, the libraries had a good night. passed its first millage in its 122-year history, by nearly a 3-to-1 margin. The money covers operations like staffing, programming and supplies, plus capital improvements such as books, audiobooks and building maintenance.

's recurring millage passed too, and Ishpeming elected a new mayor. Brad Argall beat Jason Chapman, and Negaunee's mayor's seat went to Jon Becker. Argall said he wants to "find additional ways to support it so the entire burden doesn’t have to go on Ishpeming taxpayers."

Argall and Becker won their mayor's races

Results reported Wednesday, Nov. 4

Ishpeming mayor

✓Brad Argall1,63565.9%
Jason Chapman84634.1%

Negaunee mayor

✓Jon Becker1,05556.3%
Amanda Ghanavati81843.7%

Source: Radioresultsnetwork.com

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RaceCandidateVotesShare
Ishpeming mayorBrad Argall, won1,63565.9%
Ishpeming mayorJason Chapman84634.1%
Negaunee mayorJon Becker, won1,05556.3%
Negaunee mayorAmanda Ghanavati81843.7%
  • Gwinn bond: $24.95 million, 1.89 mills, 30 years
  • Gwinn result: failed by 14 votes on the fourth try
  • Peter White library: 0.8 mills for operations, 74.6% yes
  • 96th District judge: Derek Swajanen, 14,936 votes to Patrick Crowley's 13,751

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NMU women's wrestling falls 31-⁠11 to No. 4 North Central in its season opener

NMU women's wrestling opened its season against a tough opponent. No. 4 North Central College beat the No. 19 Wildcats 31-11 on Monday at Vandament Arena in Marquette.

North Central beat Northern in a top-20 opener

  • North Central31
    Northern Michigan11
    FinalNo. 4 North Central won at Vandament Arena in Marquette.

Sources: The Mining Journal, WZMQ 19 News

Northern started well. Lillee Denson won at 103 pounds, and No. 7 Sophia Bassino took the 160-pound match over Elizabeth Rosenstiel. North Central's Taylor Graveman, ranked No. 6, added a 17-7 tech fall at 145.

Two Wildcat wins weren't enough against a higher-ranked team

No. 4
North Central's national ranking
No. 19
NMU's national ranking
12-1
Denson's technical fall at 103 pounds
8-0
Bassino's win at 160 pounds

Sources: The Mining Journal, WZMQ 19 News

  • Next: , Sat., Nov. 7, Stevens Point, Wisconsin
  • Host: Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Saturday morning
  • Meet-closer: Caroline Ward's 2-1 decision at 207 pounds

News Notes

Tonight

The 's third annual Marquette County Small Business Celebration, themed "Gather and Grow," runs 5:30-8 p.m. tonight at the Mather, 107 E. Canda St., Ishpeming. Tickets are $45 for LSCP Partners and $50 for non-members, and the night includes networking, heavy appetizers and a cash bar. The event honors small businesses across the county and names Alan Cook, Forsyth Forward Director, the Small Business Champion. The Mining JournalSunny 101.9

The small business celebration honors four businesses and a champion

Region or awardHonoree
Borealis Beach RegionPeninsula Solar
Iron Core Region906 Family Dentistry
Blueberry Farms RegionDukes Farm
Moose Hills RegionMt Shasta
Small Business ChampionAlan Cook

Source: The Mining Journal

Econ Club

The Economic Club of Marquette County hosts Brendan P. O'Connor, chief operating officer at Interlake Maritime Services, on Mon., Nov. 9, at the Holiday Inn of Marquette. A social hour starts at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner. Sunny 101.9

Hospital award

UP Health System–Marquette won the 2026 NTSV Cesarean Quality & Sustainability Award from the Obstetrics Initiative, according to a hospital news release. It was recognized as a low-volume winner, with a 2026 year-to-date cesarean rate 5.5% below its expected rate. The Mining Journal

Home repair

A new report funded in part by InvestUP estimates more than 520,000 owner-occupied homes across Michigan, 17% of the state's total, may need subsidized repair. The study by Public Policy Associates looks at how state leaders could make repair, weatherization and energy efficiency programs easier to combine. Dailypress.net

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Wednesday's headliner DJ Dangler says the week at Ore Dock Brewing Company is "jam packed with excellent comics," and one comedian even predicts Marquette could become a destination for the best in the business. The fifth annual Stand U.P. Comedy Festival kicked off Wednesday, with shows at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Dave Landau, who has been featured on the Joe Rogan podcast, headlines Saturday. Sore cheeks ahead.

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Ishpeming's library passes its first millage; Gwinn's bond fails by 14

Plus, NMU wrestling's opener and a small business party tonight in Ishpeming

The TLDR

  1. Ishpeming's library passes its first-ever millage
  2. Gwinn's school bond fails by 14 votes on its fourth try
  3. NMU women's wrestling falls 31-11 to No. 4 North Central
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