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Thursday, November 20th, 2025
Good morning, Marquette. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ First Presbyterian Church in Marquette will stuff stockings for active military personnel from Michigan on Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.—donations of snacks, travel-sized games, or holiday candy can be dropped off at the church office on Thursday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ Feeding America West Michigan hosted drive-thru food pantry events—one at the Salvation Army in Escanaba at 10 a.m. Eastern and one at Northern Michigan University’s Berry Events Center at noon Eastern—that helped families in need. Attendees provided their name, address and household size, and food pickups were available for those who could not attend. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ The Thanksgiving Market will return to Marquette this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Marquette Commons where 18 vendors inside and over 10 outside will offer Thanksgiving staples like turkeys, squash, and potatoes along with crafts and handmade goods; shoppers with EBT cards will receive $40 in Bonus Bucks at the market booth. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ United Way of Marquette County is launching an early Giving Tuesday campaign that will run until December 2 to support local nonprofits serving food, housing, transportation, and health needs. Executive Director Andrew Rickauer said early donations help strengthen programs—ranging from food pantries to mental health resources—that support community families. The Mining Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Downtown Marquette Winter Snow Fun Holiday Parade will be held Friday, Dec. 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. starting at the Berry Events Center and traveling along Third Street to the Marquette Commons, where Santa will greet children and the Marquette Post Office will collect letters for Santa — a free event that marks the start of the holiday season. The Mining Journal
- ➤ Gales of November: Shipwrecks on Lake Superior exhibition at the Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center now features new panels with underwater photos and firsthand accounts from NMU expeditions in 1978 and 1979 that studied wrecks off Isle Royale— the exhibit runs until Dec. 20 and is free to visit. Upper Michigan's Source
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Northern Michigan University students are preparing for Thanksgiving break starting Saturday—with many looking forward to family meals or a break from studies before classes resume December 1 and finals begin December 8. WZMQ 19
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ely Township bought nearly 20 acres of Barnes Hecker Mine property in Ishpeming for $115,000 and plans to build a memorial park for the 100th anniversary of the 1926 mining disaster that killed 51 men. Township clerk Glenn Wing said the park will have a garden, a paved 1,800-foot walking trail and statues — all designed to honor those who lost their lives. The Mining Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said its doula registry had over 1,000 doulas, more than doubling the goal of 500 by 2028—over 700 of whom became Medicaid-enrolled providers to support better care for mothers and babies. This expansion supports healthier birth outcomes across the state. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ During the holiday season, Aspirus warned that travel, stress—and changes in diet can worsen heart problems if people do not take their prescription medications as directed. Cardiology Nurse Practitioner Megan Johnson advised reducing alcohol intake and taking breaks while traveling to help keep blood flowing properly. Upper Michigan's Source
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At the UP Eight Player Football All-Star event, Norway’s Owen Baij won Mr. Football and Offensive Player of the Year while Newberry’s Garrett Lewicki earned Defensive Player of the Year — Norway and North Dickinson were named Team of the Year in Divisions 1 and 2, and coaches Andy Mendina and Mike Christian received Coach of the Year honors. WZMQ 19
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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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Tuba Christmas Concert
1-2 p.m. — Marquette Regional History Center — Free, donations appreciated — Celebrate the holiday season with a joyful and humorous concert featuring tuba performances.
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Marquette Symphony Orchestra - Sounds of the Holidays
7:30 PM — Louis G. Kaufman Auditorium — Ticket information not specified — Experience the magical sounds of the holidays with orchestral favorites from The Nutcracker and more.
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