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New ownership coming to Marquette Sensory Deprivation business, Aquapodics
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WZMQ) – A Marquette business is transferring its ownership in the coming weeks. Aquapodics is a sensory deprivation business located in the Upper Peninsula Medical Center. After two years of successful patronage across the U.P., a focus in personal goals has brought Co-owners Peter Torelli and Leo Maiorana to pass their torch along.
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New changes ahead for Aquapodics under new ownership
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - New changes are on the way for Aquapodics as new management steps into leadership roles. Former owner Peter Torelli and new owner Heidi Czerkes joined John Redfield to discuss the ownership transition, what customers can expect moving forward, and why they believe now is the right time for a change.
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Snow Day Fibers opens its doors and invites the community in
ISHPEMING, Mich. (WZMQ) – A cozy little knitting shop in downtown Ishpeming finally got its proper welcome this afternoon. Snow Day Fibers held its ribbon cutting at 200 East Division Street, months after first opening its doors last November. Owner Kimmie Conrad, an elementary school teacher by day, shares the space with a fellow business owner and friend. The shop sells Yarn, knitting goods, and indie-dyed fibers from the great lakes region, as well as hosting weekly fiber circles and open-stitch sessions.
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City of Ishpeming offers Cleveland-Cliffs purchase update
ISHPEMING, Mich. (WLUC) - Last year, Cleveland-Cliffs reached out to the city of Ishpeming to sell 1,000 acres of land. In May, the city was waiting for the land to be surveyed and the purchase to be finalized. Ishpeming City Manager Randy Scholz explains the progress of the last couple of months.
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Munising business receives $25K grant, and a visit from Lt. Gov. Gilchrist
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II joined the owners of Upper Peninsula Inspired to visit a 2025 recipient of the state’s “Match on Main” grant. The business sells Michigan-made products including wine, beer and spirits, as well as clothing and goods. “It’s nice to...
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Milano Smokehouse announces closure, seeks new owner to carry on its legacy
ISHPEMING, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — Milano Smokehouse, a family-built business known for its smoked products has announced plans to close, while also exploring the possibility of transferring the business to a new owner who can build on its established foundation. In a heartfelt message shared with customers on social media , the family behind Milano Smokehouse said the decision came after extensive discussions with family members, mentors and close friends."We have poured our heart and soul into Milano Smokehouse, and we have truly loved every second of what we've created as a family," the post stated.According to the family, the business began as a way to honor the memory of Glenn Andrews while creating opportunities for the next generation."It became something so much bigger because of the incredible support and love this community has shown us," the family wrote.While the closure decision is final, the family is hoping a new owner will step forward to continue operating the business. They describe Milano Smokehouse as a turnkey opportunity, complete with equipment, infrastructure, products, recipes, operational processes, established name recognition and a loyal customer base.The family said they believe the business has significant potential for future growth, but that operating the smokehouse no
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Chocolay Township Planning Commission reviewing potential zoning ordinance changes for proposed mine site
CHOCOLAY TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WLUC) - The Chocolay Township Planning Commission continues to review possible zoning ordinance changes to the township’s land use code. This comes as Smith Construction has proposed a sand mining operation near the Ojibwa Casino on M-28, to the west of Acorn Trail. Residents spoke out about concerns with noise, pollution and potential decreases in property values.
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Lieutenant Governor tours Kall Morris Incorporated Headquarters of downtown Marquette
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WZMQ) – Ahead of an appearance at the U.P. State Fair on Thursday, Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist made a stop in Marquette on Tuesday to tour the headquarters of Kall Morris Incorporated. Established in 2019, KMI has taken the U.P.’s name of aerospace engineering by storm. Over...
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On the UPside: Doozers provides summer job opportunities in Ishpeming
ISHPEMING, Mich. (WLUC) - An Ishpeming bakery is providing more than just delicious cookies. For the third summer, Doozers has partnered with Michigan Rehabilitation Services to provide employment opportunities to people with disabilities. Doozers is a cookie bakery located in downtown Ishpeming that began selling cookies in 2019. The bakery...
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Hundreds of thousands of sunflowers on display as Hall Farms now open in Rock
ROCK, Mich. (WLUC) - A sure sign of summer and a family tradition for many in Delta County, Hall Farms is now open. For more than 40 years, Hall Farms has offered deer corn, sweet corn and a 10-acre field filled with hundreds of thousands of sunflowers. Each year, during the brief time they’re open, they see between seven and eight thousand visitors.
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Taking Care of Business and Other Things
THE BUILDING SEEN ABOVE is still for sale. Still available to someone with the resources to cover the cost, and the business savvy to make it sustainable. The building, you’ll recall, is the building which housed the former Upfront & Company. For many of us, it’s always been known as the Rosewood Building, since it was once the home of the Rosewood Bar. As it turns out, the building across the street, now part of the Ore Dock complex, is actually the Rosewood Building.
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Nana Ann’s Massage & Wellness Opens in Ishpeming
A new business in downtown Ishpeming officially cut the ribbon. Nana Ann’s Massage & Wellness has been open since June, but August 12 marked the day of celebrating the business. The business offers massages and yoga to relieve pain and stress, and for those visiting to take a minute...
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Marquette Farmers Market reminds of food assistance options
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WZMQ) – With two location options each week, the Marquette Farmers Market also offers a list of payment options, including food assistance benefits. As a reminder, these inlcude Food As Medicine and U.P. Fresh Food access vouchers, which can be handed directly to a vendor as payment. Snap or EBT Bridge cards and Double-Up Food Bucks are also welcome, and can be swiped at the market’s information booth for tokens. These can then be traded and used for certain items, depending on the type of assistance available.