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Friday on Lake Effect: Mining Debate, Mecca Arena Court, Actor Sean Astin

Friday on Lake Effect:

An opponent of mining up north takes on the conventional wisdom about jobs. But others say experienced miners have been forced out of the region to find work. Later, we learn why some local people are bringing back the basketball court from the old Mecca Arena. Plus, actor Sean Astin finds a new appreciation for the Great Lakes as he makes a movie in Milwaukee.