City of Marquette
Recent News About City of Marquette
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City of Marquette announces Halloween trick-or-treat schedule and safety tips
Halloween trick-or-treating in the City of Marquette will take place on Friday, October 31, 2025.
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Portion of Lakeshore Boulevard to close October 15 for water main repair
Lakeshore Boulevard will be closed to southbound traffic between East Hewitt Avenue Street and Ridge Street on Wednesday, October 15, due to a water main repair.
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Marquette reminds residents about proper fall leaf collection procedures
As the City of Marquette prepares for its annual fall brush and leaf cleanup, officials are reminding residents to avoid placing leaves in the street or along the curb.
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McClellan Avenue to close for one week for utility installation
McClellan Avenue will be closed between Fair Avenue and Wright Street starting Monday, October 20, due to utility service installation for the McClellan Habitat for Humanity Homes project.
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Downtown Marquette Halloween events prompt multiple street closures on October 25
Queen City Running Company and the Downtown Development Authority will hold events in downtown Marquette on Saturday, October 25, which will result in several street closures.
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Off-leash dog park opening at Tourist Park delayed due to construction
The opening of the off-leash dog park at Tourist Park in Marquette has been postponed due to ongoing construction in the area.
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Lake Superior Performance Rally prompts road closures in Marquette on October 18
The Lake Superior Performance Rally is scheduled to take place in Marquette on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
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Marquette Art Tour to showcase over 150 artists on October 18
The Marquette Art Tour is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature work from over 150 local and regional artists across various galleries and studios in the city of Marquette.
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Father Marquette Statue in Marquette scheduled for annual cleaning and maintenance
The City of Marquette will start its annual maintenance of the Father Marquette Statue in Father Marquette Park at 501 S Front St on October 14.
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City of Marquette provides resources after finding elevated lead levels in some homes
The City of Marquette has released educational materials about lead in drinking water, following recent water sampling that found elevated lead levels in some homes.
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Presque Isle Park adjusts Peter White Drive walking hours for school cross country meet
Walking hours on the seasonal section of Peter White Drive in Presque Isle Park will be extended until 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 9, to accommodate a Marquette Area Public Schools cross country meet.
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Marquette City Commission schedules October 14 meeting at City Hall
The Marquette City Commission is set to hold its first regular meeting of October on Tuesday, October 14.
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Marquette City Fire Department promotes lithium-ion battery safety for Fire Prevention Week
The Marquette City Fire Department is collaborating with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) for Fire Prevention Week, which takes place from October 5 to 11, 2025.
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Marquette City Fire Department plans firetruck display and parade for Fire Prevention Week
The Marquette City Fire Department will hold several events for Fire Prevention Week, including a firetruck static display scheduled for Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 11 a.m. If it rains, the event will be moved to October 11.
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Marquette City Manager announces community office hours for October 8
Marquette City Manager Karen Kovacs is scheduled to hold community office hours on Wednesday, October 8.
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Tourist Park Beach and playground closed during day-use area construction
The City of Marquette has announced that the beach and newly constructed playground at Tourist Park Campground will remain closed until work on the day-use area is finished.
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Board of Zoning Appeals to consider variances for West Washington Street project
The Board of Zoning Appeals in Marquette has scheduled a special meeting for October 23, 2025.
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Marquette Senior High School announces details for annual homecoming parade
On Friday, September 26, the Marquette Senior High School will hold its annual homecoming parade.
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City of Marquette requests removal of seasonal items from Park Cemetery by October 15
The City of Marquette has announced that all annual flowers, plants, and other temporary seasonal items must be removed from Park Cemetery before Monday, October 15.
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Marquette County aging and government aid dependency trends in 2022
Since 1970, Marquette County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 12.4%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 0.2%.