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Traverse City
Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Hannah Duell, communications specialist at Traverse City Light & Power, completed the Leadership Grand Traverse program on Mar. 4. The regional initiative is designed to build informed and engaged community leaders. Traverse City Record-Eagle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The documentary "Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World" will have its Michigan premiere at the Fresh Coast Film Festival: Traverse City on May 2 at 7 p.m. at the City Opera House, with director Sasha Waters joining a Q&A session. 9&10 News
- ➤ Great Wolf Lodge’s annual Spring SplashFest starts today and runs until April 26, offering spring-themed activities and new menu items for guests. The event includes bingo, yoga, arts and crafts, and a family dance party (all included with your stay). UpNorthLive
- ➤ Interlochen Center for the Arts is launching its tribute tour this Saturday — featuring Yo-Yo Ma, 152 students, and the world premiere of Wynton Marsalis’s 'Imagine US: Celebrating America at 250' — marking the center’s most ambitious project in nearly 100 years. Traverse City Record-Eagle
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Former World Bank president David Malpass is set to keynote the Economic Symposium on May 15 at Boyne Mountain Resort as part of discussions on economic growth and resilience in Northern Michigan. The Northern Lakes Economic Alliance hosts the event for local business and community leaders. 9&10 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cadillac High School senior Colten Longstreet received his appointment to West Point on March 4 after a competitive process that included recommendations from local state officials; Longstreet (noted for high academic and athletic performance) fulfilled his lifelong dream. 9&10 News
- ➤ BEST Benzie County Educational Network and the Northern Michigan Attainment Collaborative will host a training fair open house on Monday, March 23 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the GROW Benzie Event Center in Benzonia to connect job seekers (including veterans, gap-year students and mid-career changers) with training programs. 9&10 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Design consultants are finalizing plans for a downtown park-like plaza (Rotary Square) after planning commissioners approved the design, with more detailed steps expected soon. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Residents are invited to apply for the 13th Circuit Court’s Volunteer Services program today to help with juvenile and family cases under Judge Jennifer Whitten’s guidance. The program fills key roles to support community needs in Grand Traverse County. Traverse City Record-Eagle
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Cherryland Humane Society in Traverse City features a special edition Adoption Options with Hillary—an energetic 3-year-old pup who has lived at the shelter for over 400 days. Shelter staff say she is friendly and well-behaved in foster homes and is available for adoption. UpNorthLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Onekama won their first district crown since 2018 by defeating Whittemore-Prescott 60-36 and advanced to the regional finals. They will face undefeated Traverse City Christian today at 7:00 p.m. at McBain Northern Michigan Christian School. 9&10 News
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An Evening with Anna Quindlen featuring 'More Than Enough'
2:00 – 3:30 PM — Traverse City Central High School — Cost information not provided — Explore themes of love, hope, and friendship in Anna Quindlen's latest novel during this engaging event.
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Fifth Third Bank Leapin' Leprechaun 5k
1-2 p.m. — Lake Ave, Traverse City, MI — Registration fee — Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a festive 5k race benefiting the NICU at Munson Medical Center.
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Shakespeare Festival at the Village
1-5 p.m. — The Village at Grand Traverse Commons — Free entry — Experience bite-sized Shakespeare performances interspersed with local food and drink in a historic setting.
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Aerie x Folgarelli's Taste of South Africa
Four-course wine dinner — Evening — Grand Traverse Resort and Spa — Ticketed event — Celebrate the bold flavors and heritage of South African cuisine paired with Babylonstoren wines.
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The Lords of 52nd Street Live Performance
8-9 p.m. — Leelanau Sands Casino & Lodge — Ticket prices vary — Experience the original band behind Billy Joel’s biggest hits in a high-energy live concert.
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Spring Break at the Museum
11 AM – 4 PM — Dennos Museum Center — Kids are free with adults — Enjoy a Spring Break adventure with a family scavenger hunt and prizes.
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