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Menominee, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Menominee! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Need help with your yard? See how Missions Mowing can assist
- How a Menominee home invasion led to years in prison
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Rather cloudy; breezy, cooler, with a high of 57 and low of 41 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 55, low: 48.
- Friday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 61 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Menominee resident launches donation-funded lawn care effort (gazettextra.com) — A Menominee man is offering free lawn care to elderly, disabled, and struggling neighbors, and is now partnering with the city to expand into neglected yards and public spaces. Residents who need help can contact City Hall or call Scott Bird directly, while local donors and volunteers are invited to keep the donation-funded effort going through the summer. 
• Menominee man sentenced after 2025 home invasion (uppermichiganssource.com) — A Menominee resident has been sentenced to multiple years in prison for a 2025 home invasion on 15th Avenue, where valuables including a Purple Heart medal were stolen from a vacant home. The case, handled in Menominee County’s 41st Circuit Court, highlights how vulnerable properties can be when owners are away for medical care and underscores ongoing local concerns about drug-related crime.
📸 Around Menominee
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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It’s Not a Phase, Mom 2.0 SINGO →
Three Bridge Brewing Company, 2221 13th St, Menominee
4:00 pm
Saturday May 16
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Other local events
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Senior Athletic Banquet-HS Gym
Menominee Area Public Schools Menominee, MI 49858
6:30 pm
Thursday May 14
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🗓 Events Nearby
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HS Golf Meet @Bark River
Stephenson Area Schools Stephenson, MI 49887
8:00 am -
Michael Grabner →
Sandstone Terrace Rooftop Bar Live Music Venue, 220 Iron Mountain St, Iron Mountain
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Terrific Tales Preschool Storytime →
Menominee County Library, 319 Railroad St, Stephenson
9:00 am -
Low Back (One Day) in Iron Mountain, Michigan (Upper Peninsula) - 8 NCBTMB CEs →
The Real Heal Mobile Physical Therapy, 1401 S Carpenter Ave, Iron Mountain
9:00 am -
Community Strong Color Walk; Supporting Mental Health →
715 Pyle Dr, Kingsford
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WARDEN @ SANDSTONE TERRACE →
Sandstone Terrace Rooftop Bar Live Music Venue, 220 Iron Mountain St, Iron Mountain
7:00 pm -
Thoracic Spine (One Day) in Iron Mountain, Michigan (Upper Peninsula) - 8 NCBTMB CEs →
The Real Heal Mobile Physical Therapy, 1401 S Carpenter Ave, Iron Mountain
9:00 am -
Farm Wedding Venue Tour & Vendor Meet + Greet →
Sweet Maple Farm, N12980 Co Rd 551, Carney
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Farm Wedding Venue Tour + Vendor Meet & Greet →
Sweet Maple Farm, N12980 Co Rd 551, Carney
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HS Golf Conference Meet @Gladstone
Stephenson Area Schools Stephenson, MI 49887
8:00 am
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
Sunday May 17
Monday May 18
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
Escanaba
- Upper Peninsula residents invited to upcoming MI Fresh Fish Fry events (dailypress.net)
- Oscar G. Johnson VA hosts town halls across Central U.P. (wzmq19.com)
- Escanaba road closures affect early morning traffic (uppermichiganssource.com)
Kingsford
- Maroon girls place fourth, boys take fifth, at Kingsford conference match (gazettextra.com)
Ok Menominee! 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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