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Marquette prepares for Music on Third summer concert series next week
The Music on Third summer concert series is set to return to Marquette next week, weather permitting. Live bands will perform at local spots and along the sidewalks of Third Street from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Attendees 21 and older can also take advantage of the downtown social district, allowing them to purchase and carry drinks from participating businesses while walking the block.
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The Art Drop Shop & Studio provides affordable supplies for Marquette artists
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - If you’re an artist hoping to begin a new project but worried about the cost, a new spot in Marquette is here to help. The Art Drop Shop & Studio will host its grand re-opening on Saturday. The shop is a nonprofit art supply space that accepts gently used donated supplies and offers a creative space for artists.
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The Man Who Never Misses A Sunrise
Nearly every day, before most of us have poured our first cuppa, Bugsy Sailor is already standing outdoors, camera in hand, waiting for the first light to break. What began as a simple goal, to watch every sunrise in 2019, became a daily ritual that shaped not only his own life but the mornings of thousands of people who follow along on Instagram. “I never looked back,” he said. “I’ve missed one sunrise in seven and a half years.”
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Visit Keweenaw brings the Keweenaw Thimbleberry Festival back to explore the Copper Country
Families will stop along the road to pick wild blueberries during summer. Chassell celebrates agriculture and strawberries in July. Last year, Visit Keweenaw highlighted a unique berry that is a staple of the Keweenaw Peninsula’s outdoor culture. Thimbleberries found in the Great Lakes offer birds, people and wildlife a...
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‘Extreme snow’ caused $195K in damage at U.P.’s Suicide Hill ski jump
ISHPEMING, MI – An extremely snowy winter led to damage at a unique ski jumping facility in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The Ishpeming Ski Club launched a campaign to fund $195,000 of repairs, without which it will be unable to host its Annual Ski Jumping Tournament on Suicide Hill.
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Midwestern comedian Charlie Berens joins U.P. residents to oppose A.I. data centers
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP / WJMN) — Communities across the Upper Peninsula are rallying against the expansion of artificial intelligence data centers, drawing support from local residents and a well-known Midwestern comedy star. Dozens gathered at the Ore Dock Brewing Company in Marquette on Monday night for a panel discussion hosted by the Northern Michigan Alliance for Responsible Development. The event, one of four held across northern Michigan, aimed to educate the public on how to protect their communities from potential infrastructure strain and environmental impacts. Comedian Charlie Berens attended the Marquette event to lend his platform to the cause. He cautioned attendees about the narrative pushed by developers. "A lot of the information comes from big tech, and a lot of that information is skewed. So it's good to balance it out," said Berens. "And really the bottom line is for, you know, you need to decide for the UP not for big tech to decide for the UP." A major point of concern among organizers is the massive energy and water consumption required to run hyperscale A.I. facilities. Berens said these new developments operate very differently from traditional cloud storage centers. "Comparing a traditional data set to an AI
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Marquette’s Chanteymen channel catharsis on “Some for the Hard Times”
Marking their first physical release in roughly fifteen years, Marquette band Chanteymen’s new three-track EP, "Some for the Hard Times," captures a distinct shift toward a heavier, more emotionally charged sound. Born out of years of personal and creative evolution (including a complete pivot to electric instrumentation following a 2011 house fire), the project trades the acoustic minimalism of their early work for rich sonic textures, driving guitars, and full-throated group vocals. Rather than dwelling in despair, the album's title reflects a cathartic outlet for processing difficult times, offering a raw, mature perspective on navigating life's turbulence.
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Annual Humongous Fungus Festival supports multiple UP fundraisers
CRYSTAL FALLS, Mich. (WLUC) - The community could dunk the TV6 crew in Crystal Falls on Saturday during the annual Humongous Fungus Festival. TV6’s Molly Birch and Julia Seitz were invited to help support the community. People donated money in exchange for trying their shot at hitting the dunk target. All proceeds went toward the Crystal Christmas firework display. The dunk tank was one of many fundraisers at the festival.
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Upper Michigan Today previews 27th annual Marquette Blueberry Festival
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Downtown Marquette is getting ready to celebrate one of the summer’s sweetest traditions: the 27th annual Marquette Blueberry Festival. The festival is set for Friday, July 31, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time. Activities begin on Washington Street in downtown Marquette, where visitors can explore the event’s lineup of vendors and blueberry-themed offerings.
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Ishpeming Italian Fest Hosts 127th Annual Event
The 127th Ishpeming Italian Fest took place over the weekend, with hundreds turning out to celebrate their roots and culture. Held annually on the last weekend in July, the event takes place at the Al Quaal Recreation Area in Ishpeming. Formed in 1899, the Italian Beneficial Society originally started the...
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Artists see good turnout at 2026 Outback Art Fair in Marquette
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - U.P. artists say they had a successful weekend at the 2026 Outback Art Fair in Marquette. People could find sculptures, jewelry and pottery to personalize their lives. Marquette-based artist Madeline Goodman says the fair was busier than last year. She says she returned with her mom for a second year to share Madgoodies Studio jewelry. Her mother creates ceramics like garlic graters and ramen bowls.
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TV6 Around Town: Gladstone uncovers the Upper Michigan hidden gem
GLADSTONE, Mich. (WLUC) - On this very special episode, Upper Michigan Today debuted a new series to shine a light on the uniqueness of individual U.P. communities. Gladstone is the star of TV6 Around Town‘s first edition. Hosted by John Redfield and Audrey Stetson, the show focuses on activities, attractions and businesses that may draw visitors to the area.
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Bring an empty stomach: Blueberry Fest returns to downtown Marquette
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - This year’s Blueberry Festival is returning to Downtown Marquette next week with a wide range of specialty blueberry foods for you to sample, and of course, plenty of fresh blueberries. Marquette DDA Business Outreach and Promotions Director Michael Bradford joined TV6’s Molly Birch on Friday’s...
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Artists prepare for double-header art show weekend in Marquette
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WZMQ) – It’s a busy weekend ahead in Marquette for artists and enthusiasts. The 32nd annual Outback Art Fair will run on Saturday and Sunday in Shiras Park at Picnic Rocks. Over 100 arts and craft vendors will take over the lakeshore park, with a lineup of food trucks, and plenty of buskers with live music.
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This One-Day Michigan Festival Brings Old-World Italian Flavor to Ishpeming
For one summer day, Ishpeming turns Al Quaal Recreation Area into one of the Upper Peninsula’s most flavorful celebrations. The 2026 Italian Fest takes place Saturday, July 25, bringing together food, music, culture, and small-town pride in a way that feels both lively and deeply rooted. The event honors...
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Zoe Woodworth claims UPLGA crown for second-consecutive year
GLADSTONE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - A field of dozens of golfers was narrowed down to four finalists for the 2026 Upper Peninsula Ladies Golf Association Championship. Escanaba native Paxton Johnson and Calumet native Zoe Woodworth were victorious in the Tuesday morning semifinal round, setting the two up to face off in a final round for the championship. Johnson and Woodworth went swing for swing in the final round, battling heavy wind and chilly temperatures. The tournament was played with match play scoring, in which the players who wins the most holes is victorious in the match. Johnson took a three-hole lead by the midway point, but Woodworth kept with it, coming back to tie the round and set up a tiebreaking 18th hole. On their first go-around, the score remained tied, with both golfers notching the same number of strokes. On a one-hole replay of 18, the ladies tied again. Finally, on another replay of 18, Woodworth was able to finish the job and take home the UPLGA Championship for the second-consecutive year. "She's a very hard competitor," said Woodworth, on her matchup against Johnson. "We've been competing with each other for many years, so it's just fun, and it was