Warming centers, overnight shelters set up by local governments after blizzard

Public Radio 90, WNMU | By Nicole Walton

Published December 30, 2025 at 5:32 PM EST

MARQUETTE, MI— The following warming centers have been opened for those affected by blizzard power outages. The Marquette County Sheriff's Office says they're places where you can warm up and charge your technology.

They include:

Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front Street
Marquette City Hall, 300 W. Baraga Avenue
Sands Township Complex, 987 S. M-553 — 9-5 Tuesday, 10-3 Wednesday
Skandia Township Hall, 224 Krieger Drive
KBIC Casino in Harvey, 105 Acre Trail

The American Red Cross has established two overnight shelters:

Chocolay Township Fire Hall— No pets, please bring linens and medications, limited showers available, please bring towel and toiletries
Marquette City Hall, 300 W. Baraga Avenue— No pets

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Nicole Walton

Nicole was born near Detroit but has lived in the U.P. most of her life. She graduated from Marquette Senior High School and attended Michigan State and Northern Michigan Universities, graduating from NMU in 1993 with a degree in English.

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