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Marquette
Monday, December 1st, 2025
Good morning, Marquette. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of December.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Over 100 ballet dancers rehearsed on Sunday at Kaufman Auditorium for the Nutcracker Ballet—an annual Christmas performance set for 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. December 6. The show will debut 10-year-old Isla McCarthy as Clara and feature 11 community choreographers as part of a long-held local tradition. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ MooseWood in Marquette will host a members-only art program on December 9 and 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. for participants 12 and older who will make ceramic holiday ornaments and decorative luminaries—materials and step-by-step guidance are provided for both the clay forming and glazing processes, and finished pieces can be picked up at the center; the cost is $20 for both sessions. The Mining Journal
- ➤ St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Marquette celebrated over a century of Christmas carols on Sunday during its Caroling, Caroling Now We Go! concert—featuring classic Burt family songs and three new pieces while raising funds for its restoration project. Upper Michigan's Source
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jack Rantanen, a local lineman killed on the job in August when he was struck by an inattentive driver on County Road 553, is honored by his friend Joe Boburka through a scholarship and a sale of hats — the proceeds will support high school students planning to enroll in line school — as a tribute to his memory. The Mining Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new study in Northern Michigan shows that flashing LED lights on highway curve signs slowed drivers on a 1.7-mile stretch of M-32 near Gaylord during wintry conditions. Eastbound drivers slowed by an average of 1.5 mph and westbound drivers by 0.9 mph—MDOT said the costly technology will be used only in areas with serious safety problems. The Mining Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Marquette Senior High School Turkey Trot results show that Kalvin Kytta won the 5K Male race in 20.42—Paige Falk won the 5K Female race in 25.27—and Maple Hayward won the 5K Dog race in 27.12. The Mining Journal
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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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