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It’s Friday, Upper Peninsula! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Carmen with opera vocalists, a spring market, and someone Googled you this week + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
Executive promotions reshape operations: Feb. 18, Fox Motors named Luke Hubbard Upper Peninsula operations director for dealerships in Marquette and Negaunee. Jason Olesnavage was elevated to senior vice president and chief operating officer statewide — get details on the promotions.
Passion for students shines: Marquette teacher Sarah Juday was named Regional Teacher of the Year, representing the U.P., after a months-long process. She will face a statewide panel for the 2026 to 2027 honor — read the full story.
Winter roads hide costly risks: AAA warns U.P. drivers that road salt can corrode vehicles, especially underneath. Damage is not covered by insurance, so wash every two weeks and keep an eye out — see how to prevent corrosion.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.
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Vegan-friendly comfort, UP-style: From scratch and seriously tasty, BODEGA in Marquette makes plant-based eating easy with its Orbit lentil-grain patty piled on burgers, enchiladas smothered in vegan ranchero sauce, and fresh juices. Cozy neighborhood vibe, midweek pick-me-up energy, and comfort without compromise… all in one spot.
Treasure-hunting, solved: Whether you’re after a just-right cabin find or something with patina and personality, Upper Peninsula Mercantile delivers handpicked antiques, vintage home goods, and one-of-a-kind pieces, all in a cozy general-store vibe with coffee and Michigan-made treats for unhurried browsing.
Low-effort glam, daily: If your mornings need a timeout, Superior Aesthetics in downtown Marquette delivers natural-looking permanent makeup for brows, eyeliner, and lips that lasts. A subtle touch-up now means tomorrow you skip the pencils, sip your coffee, and head out looking fresh.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🌷 Spring Market @ UP State Fairgrounds | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – UP spring still on layaway? Head to the fairgrounds market for warm-drink strolling, local artisans with Easter and Mother’s Day finds, kid fun with the Bunny, eats, plus a raffle benefiting the Civic Center’s After School Kids Program. $2 entry, kids 10 and under free.
💾 Digitization Days @ Marquette Regional History Center | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Honoring 100 years since Barnes-Hecker, the History Center hosts Digitization Days, offering free scans of photos, letters, and stories about the mine and its people. Rescue shoebox treasures, Longyear Research Library will add them to digital collections. Appointments required at MRHC and Ishpeming Library.
🏺 Pottery Wheel Workshop @ HOTplate Pottery & Clayworks | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Feel like playing with mud like a grown-up? Hit this small pottery wheel workshop, capped at eight, with a pro, lots of practice clay, and one glazed, food-safe piece to keep. They handle cleanup, you pick up in two weeks, and 12+ can join, too.
📵 Global Day of Unplugging @ Escanaba Public Library | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Whether your phone needs a nap or your brain does, the library’s unplugged gathering swaps doomscrolling for board games, puzzles, crafts, and snacks. Make origami, let the kids paint windows, stitch a phone bag, chat with Fiber Arts a la Carte, or visit Ink Society.
🎡 18th Annual Family Fun Fair @ Lake Superior State University Student Activity Center 1000 Meridian Street Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 | Saturday (3/7) at 1:00 PM – Kid-energy to burn? A free afternoon of carnival games, face paint, popcorn, and the cupcake walk, plus a brief Gospel welcome, loads of candy, and end-of-day door prizes, even bikes. Consider it sugar-fueled cardio for them, gold-star parenting for you.
🎭 Carmen! @ Kaufman Auditorium, Marquette, MI | Saturday (3/7) at 4:00 PM – Craving passion that doesn’t involve shoveling the driveway? The Marquette Symphony Orchestra is turning up Bizet with selections from Carmen, plus more, with guest opera vocalists Amanda Boundy, Alexander Romero-Wilson, and Sabrina Romero-Wilson. Dress up, hold hands, pretend you understand French, and enjoy it.
🌙 Annual Grand Iftar Dinner @ Dee Stadium | Sunday (3/8) at 8:00 PM – Breaking the fast together, MSA’s Grand Iftar serves a community meal that’s equal parts warmth, tradition, and good food. Come hungry, leave with new friends and a newfound respect for dates. Backed by the MTU Parents Fund and the MTU Cultural Fund.
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Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Upper Peninsula report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 43°F – Low: 35°F – Precip: 78%
Areas of drizzle and areas of fog before 7am, then areas of fog and patchy drizzle between 7am and 10am, then areas of drizzle and patchy fog between 10am and noon, then rain showers between noon and 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. Low around 35, with temperatures rising to around 40 overnight. Southwest wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 43°F – Low: 27°F – Precip: 40%
A chance of rain showers before noon. Partly sunny. High near 43, with temperatures falling to around 37 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
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