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Michigan Tech, Eagle Mine awarded over $10 million for EV battery recycling program

“This robust investment will support Michigan Tech’s researchers, faculty, and students’ continued efforts to develop and deploy the next generation of technologies to recycle electric vehicle batteries that will guide the future of the auto industry in Michigan and nationwide,” said Rick Koubek, president of Michigan Technological University.

Oddfellows will bring 16 new jobs in the service industry to Iron Mountain.
Oddfellows: A new taste in downtown Iron Mountain

“We are excited to see this new project add to our existing restaurant culture in downtown Iron Mountain,” said Lois Ellis, executive director of the Dickinson Area Economic Development Alliance.

Pure Michigan begins winter campaign – includes U.P.

“We are really excited about this year’s Pure Michigan partnership opportunity. It provides us with the award-winning platform to showcase the great skiing available in Michigan from the western Upper Peninsula to southeast Michigan,” says Mickey MacWilliams, executive director of the Michigan Snowsports Industries Association.

MARESA Career and Technical Education program wins state award

“We are proud to recognize this remarkable group of Michiganders who are an inspiration when it comes to helping others,” said Ginna Holmes, executive director of the Michigan Community Service Commission.

The State Savings Bank in downtown Marquette.
Paving the way for new Marquette development

“As a homeowner a few blocks from the site, I’m thrilled to see this magnificent, historic building anchoring such an important development in the heart of Marquette’s downtown,” said David Allen, chair of the Marquette Brownfield Redevelopment Authority.

Appointment process still problematic for Escanaba DDA

“The City Council is stymied on the language and the procedure for everything else suggested; however, I believe the council might be willing to approve the new application,” Mayor Mark Ammel said. 

KBIC, EPA making water improvements

"The traditional territory of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community includes coastal and shoreline habitats which are critical places for culturally important species, foods, medicines and gathering,” said Debra Shore, EPA regional administrator.

Mixed-use libraries are becoming co-working spaces

Libraries that serve both schools and the public are becoming popular co-working spaces across rural Michigan.

Ryan Smith stands behind the counter of his new restaurant, Seney Crossing, in Seney, Mich.
Seney Crossing restarts with new ownership

A restaurant in the Eastern Upper Peninsula is getting new life. Seney Crossing is in the rural community’s multipurpose building, which includes the local post office, an abandoned bank and space for a general store and commercial bakery. 

Globe rebrands after shift to weekly publication

The Ironwood Daily Globe, a newspaper based out of Ironwood, is dropping from a daily to a weekly. Since it will no longer be a daily newspaper, the publication will be called The Globe. 

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