James Kuckkan
Multimedia Journalist, WLUC TV6
Marquette, MI
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James is the newest Multimedia Journalist on the TV6 Team. He's from Watertown, Wisconsin and enjoys reading, writing stories and books, and going on walks.
He attended the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee for three years before finishing his schooling at the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, studying Film, Creative Writing, and Film Studies.
Though he's new to Marquette, James has loved being able to see the town -- from a respectable distance -- over the past week, and enjoys taking walks by the lake and peeking into the various shops and restaurants.
James looks forward to exploring the UP, meeting its residents, and finding great stories to tell.
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A conversation with Leah Polzien, the Executive Director of Main Street Calumet, about tomorrow's final Farmer's Market and the following Laurium-Calumet Holiday Parade.
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A conversation with Pat Digneit, the owner of Diggs Spirits and Streetfood, about the upcoming Holiday Hooplah event this Saturday.
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An at-home holiday craft demonstration with Madeline Goodman, the owner of Madgoodies Art Studio.
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A discussion with Michele Butler, one of the co-owners of Vango's Pizza and Cocktail Lounge, about the upcoming takeout fundraiser for the Tom Baldini Scholarship.
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A fruitcake and stollen baking demonstration with Huron Mountain Bakery chef Joe Heck.
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A conversation with Sara Johnson, the Market Manager for the city of Marquette's Late Fall Online Market as the market winds down for the season.
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A conversation with Julie Waara, a volunteer for the City of Houghton, and Christine Young, a local artist and owner of Retreat Design, on the upcoming Winter Market this Saturday.
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A conversation with VAST COO Rachel Johnson about what VAST is doing to contribute to the TV6 Canathon and advice it has for others who want to participate.
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A discussion with Pam Kauppila, the owner of Time Flies Quilt and Sew, about the store's upcoming Kimberbell event and what the future of Time Flies might be.
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A talk with Marquette YMCA C.E.O. Jenna Zdunek and Marketing Director Grace Brindle regarding the health center's forward plans for the upcoming Winter.
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A conversation with Alicia Frechette, the owner of the downtown Marquette hair salon Salon Salon, about how her business has fared during Michigan's three-week COVID Pause.
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A conversation with Tara Laase-McKinney, the Events Coordinator for the Marquette Downtown Development Authority, about tomorrow's "Light Up Downtown Marquette" event.
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A conversation with Darian Reed from the Superior Search and Rescue, and Lynette Borree from Simple Kindness For Youth about the Portage Health Foundation's Giving Tuesday, and how the event helps local non-profits.
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A conversation with Getz's Manager Todd Keough about the department store's Cyber Monday sales and its upcoming offers for the month of December.
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A conversation with Santa's Workshop volunteer Carol Freeman about the upcoming Friday event and what people can expect from one of Hancock's pre-Christmas celebrations.
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A holiday craft demonstration on how to make snowman decorations with Madgoodies owner Madeline Goodman.
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A conversation with Towners Pastry and Chocolate Shoppe owner Katie Bonzer about the business' upcoming opening at a new location in Marquette, and what it's been like opening a business during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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A conversation with physical trainer and T.M. Fitness owner Travis Alexander about good exercises and healthy meals for the holiday season.
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A conversation how small businesses are preparing for the holiday season with Erica Smith, the owner of The Gathered Earth Gift Shop, a family-owned store in downtown Marquette that sells locally-sourced U.P. gifts and home decorations.
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A conversation with White Bear Maple Products and Gifts owner Bob Bess regarding his store's Ladies' Night Deals and upcoming Black Friday sale.
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A conversation with the manager of the Marquette Big Boy, Steve Whelan, about what his restaurant and others like it are facing as new Coronavirus restrictions go into effect this Wednesday across Michigan.
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A conversation with George and Katelyn Meister, co-owners of Meister's Tree Farm, about the upcoming opening season for the farm and how they've prepared for it.
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A set of tips and reminders for hunters going out during the 2020 season, as well as a recommendation for Indian County Sports, a sporting goods store in L'Anse with a wide selection of hunting equipment and materiel.
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A discussion with Lanni Lantto, the Mission Developer for U.P. Wild Church, about the group's upcoming hike at Morgan Falls this Saturday as well as other events in the near future.
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A discussion with Zero Degrees Gallery Member Marc Himes, and featured guest artist Joe Graci, about what the gallery means to them and how to get involved.
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A discussion with Bob Landsparger, the owner of the 906VR Arcade in Houghton's Copper Country Mall, about the running SUPERHOT VR tournament and what interested spectators and players can anticipate from the tournament and the arcade overall.
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A discussion with Shailah Pelto, owner of Shailah's Flower Garden, about how to make your own holiday wreaths, as well as a hands-on demonstration of what it looks like to put one together.
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A discussion with Marquette Maritime Museum Hilary Billman about the Edmund Fitzgerald play and concert being held online next week Monday and Tuesday.
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A discussion with NMU Theater Department Director Bill Digneit about the upcoming online show "War of the Worlds," and what it's taken to put the performance together.
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A discussion with Director of Communications for the Michigan Secretary of State Jake Rollow about his outlook on the election and what voters should know.
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A discussion with Marquette City Clerk Kyle Whitney about what it's taken to get polling places ready for one of the largest elections in American history, and what voters need to know to participate.
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A discussion with Jim Edwards, an educational coordinator for the U.P. Children's Museum, about an upcoming fundraiser with Getz's Clothiers, as well as a look at some of the Museum's programs and exhibits.
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A discussion with Leah Polznier, the Executive Director of Main Street Calumet, about today's Scare-venger Hunt, a Halloween-themed scavenger hunt taking place across Calumet's main street area from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. .
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A discussion with Tom Wright, the Head Guide for the Quincy Mine, about his experience with the Haunted Mine Tour starting Thursday and running through Saturday.
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A discussion with Bethany Vaughn, the owner of Simple Beauty Photography, on her perspective on COVID-19 as a photographer, as well as the state of her business.
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A discussion with Jamie Thayer, co-owner of the Glow Sculpting Spa, about the various therapies she offers with her business, as well as a live tattoo removal demonstration.
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A discussion with Huron Mountain Bakery Chef Joe Heck on the upcoming holiday specials, as well as a demonstration on how to make homemade pie crust cookies.
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A discussion with NMU student coordinators Maggie Pung and Amber Essenmacher about the upcoming volunteer event Make A Difference Day.
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A discussion with Aaron Taylor, the general manager of Aubree's Pizzeria and Grill, about the Dine to Donate fundraiser happening today.
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YMCA Marketing Director Grace Brindle discusses the Strong Challenge, an on-going six week event hosted by the YMCA.
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Nikki Remilong, the General Manager of the Marthaler Dealership, talks about the Drive Cancer Out fundraiser, happening on Thursday.
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A discussion with Brianna Mileski, the Marquette County Health Department's Community Health Division Director, on the upcoming drive-thru flu clinic at the Marq-Tran facility, and what people can do to keep themselves healthy this Fall.
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A discussion about the grand opening of White Bear Maple Products and Gifts, a new U.P.-themed gift store in Ishpeming, with co-founders Debby Elliott and Bob Bess.
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A discussion with Jalina McClain, the Executive Director of the Superior Arts Youth Theater, and a Georgia Hummel, a member of the Theater, on the SAYT's upcoming programs for the Fall and Winter Seasons.
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A discussion with PAAC President Rusty Bowers and PAAC Board Member Eliisa Gladwell regarding the Vista Can Drive and other upcoming events in support of fundraising for the Vista Theater.
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A discussion with MTU's Assistant Dean of Students Kellie Rafaelli regarding both the campus celebration of Indigenous Peoples' Day and the return to in-person classes that begins today after a two-week distancing period.
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A talk with Tom Wright, the Facilities Manager at the Quincy Mine, about tonight's Music in the Mine concert, as well as upcoming events for the mine later in the season.
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A discussion with Madeline Goodman of Madgoodies Art Studio about how to make a hanging ghost decoration for Halloween, as well as how her young business has done with COVID-19.
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