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Co-founders of KMI: Troy Morris, Austin Morris, and Adam Kall.
Marquette company cleans space with new Air Force contract

“I’m excited that we get to apply AI (artificial intelligence) towards such an interesting problem. By predicting the behavior and telemetry of in-space objects, we will enable existing docking procedures for targets like the ISS and spacecraft to be used for docking with debris,” KMI’s Adam Kall said.

Traveling sauna creates unique opportunities along lakeshore

“We're looking at other harbor towns on Lake Superior and if it takes off, maybe working with state parks and campgrounds. Our main mission right now is to see if people want it," said Brandon Frisk, one of the founders of Sauna on Kuuma.

Michigan Technological University in Houghton.
Michigan Tech designated as cybersecurity school

“This recognition can help to attract students and faculty members, as well as funding and collaboration with government agencies and industry partners," said Yu Cai, a Michigan Technological University professor and an expert in applied computing and computational science and engineering.

Estler named VP of Michigan Association of Convention & Visitor Bureaus

“Through my ongoing work at Travel Marquette and this exciting position at (the Michigan Association of Convention and Visitor Bureau), I hope to continue to support travel to the great state of Michigan and do my part to promote our beloved region of in Marquette County," says Susan Estler, CEO of Travel Marquette. 

A pristine spot on Isle Royale National Park.
Keweenaw tourism pairs with Leave No Trace

“Our goal is to help visitors better understand best practices to keep them safe while protecting and preserving the Keweenaw’s wilderness,” explained Brad Barnett, executive director of Visit Keweenaw.

Michigan DNR offers first free snowmobiling weekend

"Getting into these sort of back woods areas, are really beautiful to see. You get to see wildlife, but also lakes and forest and bridges. All kinds of little things that you otherwise wouldn’t know existed,” said John Pepin, deputy public information officer for the DNR.

The Billerud mill in Wells Township
Billerud funding included in state budget

“This is a monumental victory for the Upper Peninsula,” says state Rep. Greg Markkanen, who represents the 110th District. “Due to this investment, at least 1,240 jobs will be retained at the Escanaba facility."

Communications merger brings peninsulas together

“We have known and worked with WINN for many years. Its fiber optic network fills a void for us in central Michigan and we are very excited to add its employees to the PFN family,” PFN General Manager Scott Randall said.

An artist’s rendition of the renovated Connors Park Huron Waterfront Boardwalk project.
St. Ignace nears boardwalk funding goal

“This boardwalk offers residents and visitors a hub for recreational and social activities, as well as stunning views of one of our beautiful Great Lakes, Lake Huron,” said Michele Wildman, MEDC executive vice president of Economic Development Incentives.

Marquette's Blackrocks Brewery made the list of the 25 best breweries in the country.
Marquette brewery gets national recognition

“There’s a ton of great beer coming out of the U.P., but the guys at Blackrocks Brewery in Marquette have been doing something special for a while now," says Justin Pollock, HopCat beverage manager.

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