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The Dangerous Work That Built Upper Peninsula Towns

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From Marquette’s iron docks to Escanaba’s lighthouse, the Upper Peninsula was forged by grit. This exploration dives into the dangerous history of miners and sailors who braved Lake Superior’s icy waters, the modern-day risks of the shipping season, and the enduring pride of the communities built on these treacherous shores.