SAULT STE. MARIE, MI - Michigan’s famous Soo Locks has set its closing date ahead of its annual winter maintenance work. And ...

While ice is starting to close in on the Great Lakes, the Soo Locks remain open for a few more days. When the season ends.

"In an unforgiving northern climate, our exceptional team tackles the complex maintenance demands of aging infrastructure, ...

Joe Buczek is manager of digital content and promotion at CBS Detroit. He previously worked at WWTV, the Grand Traverse Insider, the Leader and the Kalkaskian, the Oakland Press and the Morning Sun.

The Great Lakes shipping season is kicking off this week as the the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie reopen early, marking the start of the 2025 season. The Poe Lock will open at 8 a.m. Friday, U.S. Army ...

The 2025 Great Lakes shipping season kicks off this week when the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, and reopen early on Friday. The Poe Lock will open to marine traffic at 8 a.m. on Friday, ...