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Protolab: Marquette’s Game-Changing Innovation for Small Businesses
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Innovate Marquette has opened a new protolab, funded by a $700,000 Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) grant. The lab will help entrepreneurs create 3D models of their products, focusing on the innovation of electric scooters and bikes. The 3,000 square foot lab is equipped with technology that can convert 2D images into 3D models,…
Ann Arbor’s $2M Loss from 2023 Storms & Power Outages
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Major storms leading to prolonged power outages between February and July cost Ann Arbor city $1.9…
Exciting Disney on Ice Show Hits Van Andel Arena Feb 1-4
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The Disney on Ice show, "Mickey’s Search Party," will be performed at the Van Andel Arena in Grand…
U.P. Comedy Festival Makes Hilarious Return to Marquette, Year 2
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The "Stand U.P. Comedy Festival" is set to return to Marquette, Michigan at the Ore Dock Brewing Co. and Barrel + Beam. The line-up for the festival will feature both local talent and a former contestant from America's Got Talent. The first wave of the festival will kick off on October 5th at the Ore Dock Brewing Co., with comedian and…
Discover Rare Finds at Ann Arbor’s 43rd Antiquarian Book Fair
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The 43rd annual Ann Arbor Antiquarian Book Fair in Michigan drew booksellers from around the country. The…
Experience the Thrills: 2023 Season of The Haunt Now Open
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The Haunt, a popular haunted attraction in West Michigan for over 20 years, has a new storyline for…
SCROC Honors Recovery Month: Celebrating Sobriety Success
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The Superior Connections Recovery Community Organization held a recovery event in Marquette, Michigan, including activities such as yoga, food, and games, to celebrate National Recovery Month. Event organizer Sarah Suardini emphasized the significance of finding alternative activities to replace substance use in recovery, and suggested…
Unearth Wonders in U-M Natural History Museum Demos
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The U-M Museum of Natural History has family-oriented discovery demos every Saturday and Sunday,…
East Grand Rapids Advances Towards Leaf Blower Ban: Key Steps Uncovered
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City commissioners in East Grand Rapids, Michigan are considering a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers due…
Phonics & Literacy: Tia Trudgeon’s Post-Pandemic Growth Talk with Marquette Co. Principals
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The article discusses the importance of developing reading comprehension skills in pre-K and elementary school-aged children. It suggests several methods for parents to help their children develop these skills, such as explaining elements of their surroundings, providing "text sets" or themed reading materials, and teaching phonics…