“This year, a number of factors worked in our favor that allowed us to safely deliver this critical maintenance and also open to navigation traffic a few days early," said Soo Locks Operations Manager LeighAnn Ryckeghem.
"Our winter maintenance period is a critical time for us to execute strategic asset renewal investments in our aging locks,” said LeighAnn Ryckeghem, operations manager for the Soo Locks. “This year, a number of factors worked in our favor that allowed us to safely deliver this critical maintenance and also open to navigation traffic a few days early.”
“It’s a win for Western UP students and their teachers to gain real-world education applications and hands-on workforce training at an early, impressionable age,” said Spencer Lucker, who is director of Strategic Talent Initiatives for the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
“It’s pretty exciting, considering this could be the first known cougar reproduction in modern times in the western Great Lakes states,” said Brian Roell, large carnivore specialist for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
“Some tribal organizations were impacted more severely than others and are still recovering, but we’re fortunate to be able to reopen Kewadin’s doors and continue serving as a prime entertainment destination for the eastern U.P.,” said Sault Tribe Chairman Austin Lowes.
"Cold Front Technology, SL4 LED Headlights, and SmartTouch+ represent the next generation of innovation in snow and ice control, delivering smarter, more connected tools that maximize efficiency, visibility and control " said Jody Christy, vice president at BOSS Snowplow.
“This is great news for rural Michiganders who depend on (the United States Postal Service) for delivery of essential items, including financial documents, lab tests, prescriptions for veterans, and more, that are critical to the health and safety of residents,” said U.S. Sen. Gary Peters.
How high will the arrow go on the Keweenaw Snow Gauge? Snowfall so far this winter measures about 240 inches. That's an average winter snowfall but there's more time -- spring is still weeks away.
“We are all extremely excited, as these funds will enable us to get started right away with our renovation plans. We can’t wait to see the auditorium filled with people again,” said Sara Lahti, board secretary of Right Start UP.
"While we did not change who we are or what we do in pursuit of R1 designation, we are certainly proud to be recognized for the exemplary work our faculty and staff are doing in research and education, and we are excited for the opportunities that R1 status brings," said Rick Koubek, president of Michigan Technological University.
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