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North Idaho innovators keep people connected, even off the grid

by HAILEY HILL
Staff Writer | March 1, 2026 1:08 AM

SPIRIT LAKE — If there’s one thing Spirit Lake resident Alex Mauri wants people to take from his company’s story, it’s that the American Dream is alive and well.

Mauri and longtime friend Andrew Cole, a Blanchard resident, are the creators of Star-Batt, a portable device that powers the Starlink Mini, a compact satellite internet dish, for up to 24 hours on a single charge.

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