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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Tom Williams, a rally car racer from Great Britain, paid the students a visit ahead of the Lake Superior Performance Rally.
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High schoolers from across the U.P. spent an entire day at the Jacobetti Complex completing hands-on projects related to construction management.
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Marquette's Haunted Hayride is a fundraiser for youth and non-profit organizations in Marquette County.
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Hulkkonen Farm is open to visitors weekly by appointment, and on the weekends from 11-6:30 with the zombie hunt running from 8-midnight. It's located at 9299 Strawberry Lane.
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The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community has held domestic violence awareness walks annually in memory of Chelsey LaFernier, and in support of the abuse survivors.
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Tonight is the fifth and final First Thursdays Art Walk of the season in Marquette. Organizers are planning on bringing the walk back over the Holidays.
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Julie Highlen received a grant from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs to attend a plein air painting competition in Grand Marais, Minnesota.
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National Walk to School Day is a way to promote walkable communities, while giving students a fun learning opportunity.
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The Peter White Public Library received a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, which is funding its Big Read programs. The chose book for the program this year is "An American Sunrise" by indigenous author and U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo.
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Doctor Kerri Schuiling will be the interim president, until a full search can be done.
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National Fire Prevention Week is October 3-9.
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NMU's Department of Theatre and Dance is showcasing its Co/Lab Collective at the Forest Roberts Theatre tonight and Saturday at 8 pm.
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Silver Creek Church and its thrift store have hundreds of winter clothing items to be donated back to the community. If you are in need of a coat, snow pants, hat, gloves, scarf, or boots, call Silver Creek Church at (906) 249-1715 to schedule a pick up time to receive your free winter ware.
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Recycle 906 is asking the community to share ideas about improved recycling practices in the U.P.
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"Into the Woods" starts at 7pm on October 1, 2, 8, and 9, and at 2pm on October 3 and 10.
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Any family can sign up to receive a JJ Pack- no questions asked.
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The UP Health System School of Emergency Medical Technology is hosting the 40th annual UP EMS Conference virtually this year, although that's not the reason for the decline in participants.
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Lakeshore Depot offers community access to locally sourced food from 10 to 7, 7 days a week located at 560 Fern Pl, Marquette.
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Kent King, the founder of Math Recalculated, says his students improved their grades, on average, by 30% last year.
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Visit recycle906.com for a full list of acceptable items for curbside recycling.
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No prior experience is necessary to join a youth or group program at the YMCA.
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Funds raised through the Torch Run will benefit the Michigan Special Olympics.
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The vinyl record sale is today through Sunday from noon to 11 pm at The Ore Dock Brewery- located at 114 W Spring St. in Marquette.
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Munising Public Schools are back in session with similar COVID policies from last school year.
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The Mackinac Bridge Walk has been a Labor Day tradition since 1958.
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The Spotlight Variety Show will showcase many talents including singing, dancing, and comedy.
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There are emotional help resources available for all veterans and active service members in the U.P.
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Milan Marietti took a pre-professional intensive program at the Joffrey Ballet School in New York City where she learned all about auditioning and the world of dance outside the studio.
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The tea shop plans to open this Friday on Third Street.
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Apart from mask requirements in classes and labs, NMU students can expect a typical semester.
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The U.P. State Fair doesn't open to guests until 9AM, but there's plenty that goes on behind the scenes in the early morning.
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After 7 years, Dunham's Sports has returned to Marquette. The sporting goods store is located at the Westwood Mall.
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The U.P.-based production team has produced two seasons of Northbound so far, which can be streamed online at seeka.tv. The premier of season three at the Braumart is a fundraiser for future production.
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Final preparations for the grand opening of Alluma Yoga include hiring instructors and installing heat panels for hot yoga classes.
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Opening night is August 20 at 7:00 p.m. at the Masonic Center in Marquette.
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The Marquette County Fair is just two days away.
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If you want to help a furry friend in need, but cannot open your home permanently, consider fostering.
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Kelly Gilligan is August's guest artist of the month at Zero Degrees Art Gallery, located on Third St. in Marquette.
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Illinois man died while fleeing to Canada following his attempted murder of his ex-wife.
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The mobile drive-in theatre can be used anywhere in the central U.P. All donations from the block party and patronicity fundraiser will benefit MATI's efforts to purchase the equipment.
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True North Outpost offers rafting trips, rock climbing adventures, equipment rentals, and more.
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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.