Bankruptcies took two ships out of the Great Lakes this year, but the cruise industry will make more port stops on more voyages starting in spring.
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Michigan economy in ‘soft patch,’ facing uncertainty under Trump, reports say
A pair of new reports on the state’s economy show stagnation. But in Michigan, avoiding further declines can be a win.
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GM layoffs in Michigan an 'unmistakable sign the auto industry is slowing'
Most of the 1,000 jobs were cut from the GM Tech Center in Warren. It’s the second layoff round there in months.
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Election puts support for a Flint-area megasite on shakier ground
New local, state and federal officials raise questions about funding for potential $55B deal.
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Democrats have a few weeks to finish economic policies. Businesses are wary
Several proposals have not crossed the finish line in this session, including a $6 billion plan that could fund large-scale incentives for 10 years.
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In Marquette, growth plans at Northern expected to benefit the city
Northern Michigan University’s new president plans to strengthen economic ties between the school and Marquette.
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UP lumber mills go to bank auction months after sale to private equity firm
The industry has faced drastic price drops since a 2021 peak.
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See how Marquette has changed in photos. Send Bridge your photos of the city
Marquette is changing fast. Check out these then-and-now photos chronicling the differences and send us photos of the city.
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Marquette to tourists: We love you. We need you. But learn some respect
Overrun by visitors, the city stops marketing some of its most famous attractions and launches an etiquette campaign. ‘We have a love-hate relationship with the tourism industry,’ one Marquette official says.
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In bustling Marquette, tensions grow amid $1M condos, influx of new residents
Growth and change has come fast to the Upper Peninsula’s biggest city, along with a new rallying cry: ‘Don’t Traverse City my Marquette.”