Tia Trudgeon
Morning LIVE Reporter/MMJ
Marquette, MI
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She graduated from Michigan State University in May of 2020 with a degree in English and Film Studies. While attending school away from Marquette, Tia realized her love of the beautiful outdoors and moved back to her hometown shortly after graduation.
When she's not curled up on the couch with her cats and a book or movie, you can find her cooking Italian cuisine or simply ordering food from a local restaurant.
Tia has been with TV6 since January 2021 and looks forward to connecting with people all across the Upper Peninsula.
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The non-profit based in Suttons Bay, MI provides educational programming to individuals, schools, and other groups looking for an immersive experience on the Great Lakes. The schooner, fittingly named Inland Seas, will be in the U.P. until August 7th, however its programs are booked up already. Fred Sitkins, the executive director of the program, says to watch out for the 77-foot sail boat next summer because the ISEA is looking to make a comeback with more public programs.
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The final throw down will start at 4 pm at HOTplate's tent during the Blueberry Festival this Friday.
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Performances in the Park happen every Thursday from 7 to 9 in Copper Harbor, ending for the season on September 2nd. The performances are free to the community, however organizers are asking for donations to build a permanent structure.
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Very little information is being released on this crash right now, but troopers say it was a serious crash.
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New to Barrel + Beam this summer... canned farmhouse ales, cider sales at the Farmers Market and a second beer garden.
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Emily Johnson is currently studying business, but is learning more about jewelry and metalsmithing through her position at Jandron's Fine Jewelry in Marquette.
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According to the sheriff, the man fell to the ground when he hit the deer, while the bike flew across both lanes and landed in a ditch.
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Campfire CoWorks is a place to work, network, chat about ideas, or complete a creative project using its available equipment.
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Proceeds from the Queen City Half Marathon will go to the Marquette Senior High School track and field and cross country teams, as well as JJ Packs, a non-profit organization that feeds children in need.
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The U.P. Trappers Convention and Outdoor Expo features over 200 vendors. The show's coordinator says you'll find so much more than trapping equipment and furs- including art, jewelry and other homemade goods.
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Portage Wake is now accepting reservations for the 2021 season. Up to 10 people can ride the boat at once.
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Every two months a new guest artist is featured at Zero Degrees Art Gallery on Third St., Marquette.
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The Peter White Public Library will soon provide playful STEM education through the use of the "build imagination box".
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A 28-year-old man is being treated for non-life threatening injuries following a car crash and subsequent fire this morning.
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Escape Marquette is celebrating five years in business with five dollars off regular priced admission + kids play free.
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Marquette Fringe postpones today's "Reconnect at Lower Harbor" events until tomorrow.
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Marquette Art Week features workshops, performances, activities, and more for the whole family.
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While the Plant Connection's sale will be open to all, the owner will individualize your experience by helping you shop, answering questions, and picking out the right plants for you and your space.
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The Great Lakes Rodeo is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year in Gwinn! It starts Friday (today) at noon and runs through Sunday.
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The Portage Lake District Library in Houghton introduced LinkedIn Learning to its website today. Pre-registration for the children's summer reading program also opened today.
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The U.P. community rowing club went virtual... and landlocked.
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A new art gallery opened Tuesday on Third Street in Marquette.
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Many Big Brothers Big Sisters programs are facing a shortage of participants. BBBS of Marquette and Alger is just one of them.
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The summer school program at Bothwell Middle School is for students K-12. Credit recovery is available, but a majority of the classes are fun options that students wouldn't normally take during the school year.
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Having worked with children with disabilities for 30 years, Jessica Straczowski knows just how important it is to tailor an experience/activity to an individual.
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The Walk for Life is one of the main fundraisers for Pregnancy Services of Delta County. A friend of the ministry pledged to donate $15,000 if PSDC reaches $30,000 in donations before June 19th. Right now, the donations are just shy of $24,000.
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The Mini Golf Guys, aka Michael Babcock, Tony Haakenson, and Alex Cram, travel to a different state each year to play a week of mini golf throughout the state. Michigan is their twelfth stop on their 50-state tournament.
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The Peter White Public library is bringing back in-person events with its summer reading program. Registration is online at the library's website.
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