🌱 What's next for Gwinn schools after another bond defeat?
Gwinn, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Gwinn! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What's next for Gwinn schools after another bond defeat?
- Gwinn's John Green earns All-U.P. cross-country honors
- Marquette approves Division Street rebuild, with Gwinn travelers in mind
Also on today's calendar: Happy Hour BBQ Night and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Cooler with showers around, with a high of 44 and low of 31 degrees.
- Thursday: Snow showers; breezy, colder, temps: high: 36, low: 30.
- Friday: Cloudy, snow showers; chilly, with a high of 35 and low of 29 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Gwinn Area Community Schools looks to the future after bond proposal fails (miningjournal.net) — Gwinn school leaders face another funding decision after voters rejected a bond proposal by just 14 votes, leaving a leaking school roof and other needs unresolved. The school board will consider another attempt at its Nov. 16 meeting, scheduled for 6 p.m. in the Middle/High School library. Superintendent Sara Croney says the district is not closing. 
• Running wild, running free: Cross country All-State, All-U.P. teams named (miningjournal.net) — Gwinn sophomore John Green earned Division 2 All-U.P. cross-country honors in the Upper Peninsula coaches association's postseason awards. The recognition puts him among runners honored across three divisions, with Marquette's Lucas Ballard and Newberry's Abby Taylor named the overall boys and girls Runners of the Year.
• Marquette planning commission approves Division Street reconstruction (uppermichiganssource.com) — Marquette's planning commission approved a Division Street reconstruction that its chair says will improve the route into the city for people coming from Gwinn. The project will replace nearly century-old water mains and add a bike lane. Construction is expected to begin in early 2027, with no completion timeline yet.
📸 Around Gwinn
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Happy Hour BBQ Night →
Happy Hour Bar, 5 E Stephenson Ave, Gwinn
4:30 pm
Saturday November 14
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Other local events
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Marquette County Habitat for Humanity Bingo Fundraiser →
The Up North Lodge, Gwinn -
Gwinn Portable Pride Center Pop-Up! →
The Up North Lodge, 215 S Co Rd 557, Gwinn
6:00 pm -
Happy Hour BBQ Night →
Happy Hour Bar, 5 E Stephenson Ave, Gwinn
4:30 pm
Wednesday November 18
Thursday November 19
Saturday November 21
📣 Gwinn Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Community Hangout at Superior Culture →
Superior Culture, 717 N 3rd St, Marquette
6:30 pm -
Groove Candy at Blackrocks Brewery →
Blackrocks Brewery, 424 N 3rd St, Marquette
7:00 pm -
PWPL Presents: Toddler Storytime →
Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street, Marquette
10:00 am -
7th & 8th gr. Boys Basketball Game AT Aspen Ridge
Bothwell Middle School Marquette, MI 49855
5:30 pm -
Dementia LIVE - Marquette →
Lake Superior Life Care & Hospice, 914 West Baraga Avenue, Marquette
9:30 am -
MARQUETTE - Accessible Cooking Class - Making Cheddar Butternut Squash Dip →
SAIL Office, 1025 West Washington Street Suite C, Marquette
1:00 pm -
Happy Hour Fish Fry →
Happy Hour Bar, 5 E Stephenson Ave, Gwinn
4:00 pm -
The Make-Believe Spurs at Kognisjon Bryggeri →
Kognisjon Bryggeri, 1034 North 3rd Street, Marquette
6:30 pm
Wednesday November 11
Thursday November 12
Friday November 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Fabick CAT, Inc. posted a job opening for Rental Branch Manager in Negaunee. Apply here.
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member in Ishpeming. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gwinn here.
🗞 Nearby News
Negaunee
- Donations needed as Vista Theater celebrates 100 years in Negaunee (uppermichiganssource.com)
- Party with a Purpose donates to DJ Jacobetti Home for Veterans (uppermichiganssource.com)
- Democrat Ana Aho Rink to represent Marquette, Ishpeming, Munising in Michigan's 109th House district (michiganpublic.org)
Ishpeming
- Patridge Creek Farm receives grant to improve farm stand, nutrition education (uppermichiganssource.com)
- UMT supports fellow Yoopers, from U.P. Aquatics Center Initiative to karaoke champions (uppermichiganssource.com)
- Aspen Ridge Middle School honor roll cited (miningjournal.net)
Ok Gwinn! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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