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Wednesday, February 01, 2012  The I-500 is the largest snowmobile racing event in the world and it's a cash-cow for winter tourism in Sault Ste. Marie. The only problem: winter is playing games with the event this year.

Thursday, April 21, 2011  War Memorial Hospital in Sault Ste. Marie will soon be able to serve more patients in its emergency room.

Tuesday, April 19, 2011  Money for a program aimed at getting people back into the workforce is drying up. The recently passed federal budget contained drastic cuts for Michigan Works and it will have a big impact on people trying to reinvent themselves.

Tuesday, February 08, 2011  Health care is just down the hall for hundreds of thousands of Michigan students thanks to a multi-million dollar project. More than 100 schools in the State of Michigan have health clinics.

Friday, February 04, 2011  The I-500 Snowmobile Race is 43 years strong and there's no doubt it strengthens local businesses bottom lines. One business said the I-500 is their busiest weekend, another said this weekend is a close second behind Christmas.

Friday, February 04, 2011  The I-500 Snowmobile Race in Sault Ste. Marie does bring some unwanted business to town as well.

Monday, December 06, 2010  The acting chief for the Sault Ste. Marie Police Department is on the other side of the law tonight. Judd Price was arrested for drunk driving over the weekend.

Thursday, August 19, 2010  The new War Memorial Medical Office Building cost $9.6 million to build. But the expansion wouldn't have been possible if it wasn't for a developer who has a positive outlook for the community.

Friday, June 11, 2010  A project that is now underway at the Soo Locks will get rid of the old and bring in the new. When the project is finished there will be there will be three locks instead of four.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008  Drivers crossing into Canada may soon have to bring more pocket change with them to make the trip.