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MTM On The Road: Behind The Scenes at The Soo Locks

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Any engineer will marvel at the locks in Sault Ste. Marie, which are operated by the Army Corp of Engineers and help ships safely pass from the St. Mary's River in the Great Lakes.

Vital for shipping and trade the locks are crucial to our economy.

They are also one of the most visited attractions in Michigan.

Kalin, Stephanie and Corey got a behind the scenes look this morning in Sault Ste. Marie.

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