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Thursday, December 25th, 2025
Good morning, Marquette. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Christmas Eve, the Kiwanis Club of Marquette distributed about 450 free meals from the Salvation Army to help residents in need. The program — in place for over 35 years — showed a growing demand for community support. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ Audry Kukla and Jack Wenzel of Marquette dropped off gifts for the Cheer Club (a local effort) during the holiday season. The Mining Journal
- ➤ MSP troopers brought Christmas cheer to 2-year-old Vialah White — who is battling high-risk neuroblastoma — by delivering gifts collected from the Upper Peninsula. The presents traveled nearly 600 miles to reach her at Mott Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor, showing her community's care during the holiday season. WZMQ 19
- ➤ Local shops in Marquette County are busy today as shoppers race to grab last-minute gifts such as skis and stocking stuffers like coffee and honey. Business owners thank locals for shopping while stores prepare to close tomorrow. Upper Michigan's Source
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Travel Marquette has announced that beginning May 21, United Airlines will launch three daily direct flights from Chicago O’Hare International Airport to Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport, providing new access for visitors and residents to enjoy local attractions & events. The Mining Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Michigan lawmakers adopted a resolution honoring former lawmaker Don Koivisto, recognizing his decades of service to agriculture & mining in the Upper Peninsula. His family joined virtually as legislators lauded his bipartisan commitment to regional needs. WZMQ 19
- ➤ The BABES Act will standardize TSA rules for nursing mothers by April, ensuring consistent screening protocols and oversight from a maternal health organization so families have clearer guidelines when traveling. In Marquette, Little Agate Children’s Boutique already offers nursing supplies to support local travelers. Upper Michigan's Source
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Aspirus Health's Dr. Kristi Wegener advises Marquette residents to start with their primary care provider for flu symptoms and use a walk in clinic if the schedule is full as winter increases demand for services. Residents unsure may contact the Aspirus Nurse Contact Center (715 843 1236) for non-emergency guidance. Upper Michigan's Source
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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