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U.P. economy steams ahead to the holidays
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New stores, new trails add to U.P. development
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Friday, October 20, 2017
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New businesses open doors in Marquette and Houghton
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Movers and shakers make new growth happen for the U.P.
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The U.P. has innovators in both science and business
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