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Friday, November 28th, 2025
Good morning, Marquette. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At the sixth annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner held at the Ishpeming Elks Lodge, over 1,600 meals were served countywide as volunteers delivered more than 1,075 meals and arranged 300 pick-ups. Traditional dishes like turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, and pie were provided—ensuring neighbors across the county received a meal. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ Smarty's Saloon in Negaunee opened on Thursday for the Yooper Bowl where local fans gathered to watch the Lions and Packers game, with Green Bay winning 31-24. The bar stays open every Thanksgiving until 2 a.m.—it also aired the Bengals-Ravens game to offer a welcoming spot for patrons. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ Warming centers opened around the Upper Peninsula for residents still facing power outages after the winter storm began early Wednesday morning — UPPCO said crews restored power to 10,693 customers while some outages remain. Upper Michigan's Source
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Michigan State Police warned Marquette residents about holiday scams targeting older adults and advised pausing to verify any suspicious calls or messages—using secure payment methods and local law enforcement to confirm details before sending money. The Mining Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A big storm affected bird activities in Marquette—snowy owls were seen feeding near Champion Street and along Lake Superior’s shoreline while swans gathered at Rapid River boat launch last Tuesday. Additional sightings of long-billed dowitchers and other waterbirds have drawn birders from across the U.P. The Mining Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ University of Michigan Health Endocrinologist Jennifer Wyckoff said high blood sugar during pregnancy can lead to very large babies — a condition that puts both mothers and infants at risk. November is Diabetes Awareness Month and doctors advise screening before future pregnancies to help reduce these risks. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the MSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory announced that highly pathogenic avian flu was found in a backyard flock in Ontonagon County—this is the first detection in the Upper Peninsula since spring, and officials advise bird owners to follow strict biosecurity practices while noting that the public health risk remains low. Upper Michigan's Source
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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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Winter Solstice Celebration with The Make-Believe Spurs
4-10 p.m. — Ore Dock Brewing Co. — Free admission — Celebrate the winter solstice with enchanting performances by The Make-Believe Spurs.
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A Classical Christmas with Darrius Morton
An evening of classical Christmas carols sung by tenor Darrius Morton at St Paul’s Episcopal Church. 7:00 pm
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