BLACK LIVES MATTER, social media, and business ownership--a potentially toxic mix. And now we have a lawsuit filed on behalf of three local businesses and their owners, claiming they've been defamed by a local man whose posts on Facebook have called for boycotts of those businesses. "This is keyboard social ... Continue Reading
NMU Questions, a Changing Tourism Strategy, Rippling River’s Hopes, and the YMCA’s Return to Almost Normal
Fewer students and fewer faculty likely UNCERTAINTY ABOUNDS AT NMU as the Board of Trustees prepares to meet next week and the university looks toward the upcoming fall semester. First, of course, the semester will start earlier than usual--August 17th--and conclude earlier--the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, with the ... Continue Reading
Unemployment Scam, Gardening Surge, Gym Closure, and Summer Forecast
State dealing with bogus claims DIFFICULT TIMES FOR the unemployed and for the unemployment offices in Michigan. Bridge Magazine reports that, according to the Michigan State Police, scam artists from around the world could have filed as many as 100,000 fraudulent claims for unemployment in Michigan. No word on how much ... Continue Reading
Recharging the Energy at Campfire Coworks, and Dismantling the Energy Dinosaurs in Marquette
Restrictions are being eased TECH ENTREPRENEUR KEITH Glendon concedes his timing was unfortunate, the future looks uncertain, and he will probably lose money in the short run, but he's still convinced that Campfire Coworks, which he assumed control of early this year, still has a future in Marquette. A big future. "I'm ... Continue Reading
Masonic Center Sale Underway
"IT'S NOT A pipe dream. It's happening. The building is being sold." That's Ryan Engle, the business manager of the Masonic Center downtown, speaking publicly about a potentially huge story that's flown under the radar for the last few months. Here are the facts: The Masonic Center, a three story, 65,000 square ... Continue Reading