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New Family Dollar location opens in Gwinn

The new location for Family Dollar in Gwinn is now open. 

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Need some marketing materials designed?
Upper Peninsula Marketing Department expands

The Upper Peninsula Marketing Department Inc. is expanding to help local businesses with their design needs.

The new warming hut
New warming hut makes cross-country skiing a little more toasty

There's a new warming hut at Blueberry Ridge cross-country ski trail in Marquette County. 

Where do you do your banking?
mBank expanding with purchase of Wisconsin bank

mBank is expanding thanks to the purchase of a bank group from Wisconsin. 

A new destination for coffee, baked goods now open in Chatham

The Chatham Depot is now open in Alger County, and coffee and a wide variety of baked goods await you. 

Wagener's in Au Train serves up classic German food.
New German-inspired restaurant open in Au Train

A new deli and cafe is open in Au Train serving authentic German food.

Dickinson County, Michigan.
Dickinson Chamber hires new office coordinator

A new staffer at the Dickinson Area Chamber Alliance will help small businesses with marketing and coordination.

Health care jobs are growing.
War Memorial opens new cancer center

War Memorial Hospital in Sault Ste. Marie has opened a new, state-of-the-art cancer treatment center. 

Dental care is needed in the U.P.
Aspen Dental comes to Marquette

Aspen Dental is now open in Marquette, offering dental care to an underserved area of Michigan.

The Ojibwa Express Convenience store in Marquette.
Ojibwa Express gas station holds grand opening

A new gas station and convenience store is open on U.S. 41 in Marquette. 

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