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Old 02-27-2019, 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by benman94 View Post
The Upper Peninsula has historically relied on three industries: copper and iron mining, lumber and paper products, and tourism. I guess if you go back far enough one could make the argument that fur trading was the fourth major industry.

It would be a very pleasant place to live though. I check for openings in my field in Marquette and Houghton/Hancock once a week. I'd love nothing more than to get out of South-East Michigan and head up north.
Be careful what you wish for. As of the other day, Marquette was at 200" of snow & counting. Good 'ol lake effect.
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