A federal judge Thursday kept jurisdiction over a lawsuit seeking to close an oil pipeline crossing a section of the Great Lakes, rejecting Michigan’s effort to shift the case to state court.

Many people might not know they use the “just-in-time” production method these days, which means they have to stop building when the parts run out. That method is what’s happening, and the Anderson Economic Group is estimating $51 million in lost wages so far this week because of the blockade.

The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. Traverse City Beer Week kicks off Friday, Nov. 13, and runs through Nov. 20. And now you can celebrate on a Traverse City Ale Trail. Jillian Manning, from Traverse City Tourism, told us about some of the fun things you can do during Traverse City Beer Week. And as for the Traverse City Ale Trail, it’s actually small maps that take you on a journey through the breweries to find your favorite beers.