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Library wants used books for sale

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ISHPEMING — The Ishpeming Friends of the Library are seeking books to sell at their next book sale, April 24-25. Gently used books can be dropped off at the Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library during open hours. Textbooks are not accepted.

Company to keep U.P. locations open

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MARQUETTE — Wisconsin-based Tweet Garot Mechanical has acquired Prime Specialty Contracting, expanding its presence in the Upper Peninsula through its operations in Marquette and Escanaba. Both locations will remain open and fully operational, with founder Cory Bushong staying on to lead a ...

Great Lakes Orbit coming to Soo

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SAULT STE. MARIE — Great Lakes Orbit, an initiative of the Great Lakes Space Alliance in partnership with the Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation and Headwaters North, is coming to Sault Ste. Marie on April 22 and will include speakers, panels, workshops and conversations focused ...

New NMU research examines Michigan’s use of AI in talent attraction

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MARQUETTE — In a new case study from Northern Michigan University, assistant professor Dr. Jongeun You examines how Michigan is using AI to compete for talent through tools like the Michigan Career Portal and a broader skills-first workforce strategy. Released through the IBM Center for The ...

Michigan Tech adds Data Science Department in College of Computing

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HOUGHTON — Michigan Tech University will officially launch a new Department of Data Science on July 1 within its College of Computing, creating a dedicated academic home for one of the country’s fastest-growing fields. The new department will house Michigan Tech’s bachelor’s and ...

Superiorland Yesterdays

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30 years ago MARQUETTE – Local artist Jill Kline will be signing her two new limited edition prints at The Artworks Gallery from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 27. Kline was last year’s recipient of the First of America Bank’s Directors’ Choice Award and has been accepted into the ...