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Farm to School: Lessons in fresh, local food

Rosemary ParkerWednesday, December 6, 2023
A new project by the Western Upper Peninsula Planning and Development aims to bring fresh produce to school children in two intermediate school districts. Farm to School will also expand understanding of and access to fresh, local food through a variety of activities. 
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Gladstone: A hub for outdoor innovation

Jennifer DonovanWednesday, November 29, 2023
What is about Gladstone that inspires outdoor innovators? Walleye fishing? Hunting? Wherever that inspiration comes from, this outdoor community in Delta County is home to a multitude of outdoor manufacturers, creating everything from knives to fishing lures. 
Feature Story Wild-Rice-Small

Copper Country initiative emphasizes fresh and local foods

Kym ReinstadlerWednesday, November 29, 2023
On its reservation in the U.P.'s copper country, the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community is striving toward the goal of food sovereignty, strengthening the community's ablility to produce more of its own fresh and local food sources. 
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Working remotely -- and happily -- in the U.P.

Sarah Spohn Wednesday, November 15, 2023
This current era of remote work allows professionals across many industries to choose where they want to work. For many, that choice is to work from home. A few professionals share their stories and perspectives of national remote work while living in the U.P.
Feature Story Co-founders of KMI: Troy Morris, Austin Morris, and Adam Kall. Entrepreneurship

KMI advances space debris removal efforts

UPword StaffWednesday, November 15, 2023
A mix of Department of Defense contracts and investments is bolstering Marquette-based Kall Morris Inc's innovative efforts to remove debris in space. KMI’s goal is #KeepingSpaceClearForAll
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Celebrate National Rural Health Day on Nov. 16

Douglas Siwek Wednesday, November 15, 2023
The Michigan Center for Rural Health encourages residents across the state to mark National Rural Health Day. The annual event is an opportunity to celebrate the “Power of Rural” and honor the individuals and organizations dedicated to addressing the unique healthcare needs of nearly 61 million people living in rural America.
Feature Story Courtesy of Northern Michigan University Technology and Innovation

Maine firm brings cybersecurity know-how to Marquette

Jennifer Donovan Wednesday, November 8, 2023
A Maine-based cybersecurity firm has set up shop in the U.P., working with Northern Michigan University and its Upper Peninsula Cybersecurity Institute to develop cybersecurity, computer science and risk management capabilities for the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. 
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Munising: Ready for future investment

Rosemary Parker Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Munising, the gateway to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, is among the latest Michigan communities to earn the state's Redevelopment Ready designation. Streamlining the development process and other city matters, Munising is poised for new investment.
Partner Content “Last year, we onboarded primary care providers at many of our hospitals across the state,” says Kalchik. “So, we would expect that in another few years, the Sault will be in the same situation.” Healthy Communities

Despite nationwide provider shortage, MyMichigan Health remains committed to Sault community

Gabrielle HaidererWednesday, November 8, 2023
Michigan is one of the five states experiencing the most critical staffing shortages among healthcare workers, including physicians. Despite the shortage, MyMichigan Health is showing it is committed to the Sault community in a variety of ways including: ensuring residents have access to the services they need to keep their care close to home, supporting providers who are already in the community, and recruiting new providers to the community.  
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Raising spirits: Couple opens distillery in former Menominee funeral home

Ann DallmanWednesday, November 1, 2023
An entrepreneurial couple has turned a former funeral home in Menominee into a distillery and tasting room, adding to the downtown's roster of new businesses. The aptly named Spirit House plays up its interesting past. 
Feature Story Recent graduates, from left to right, Theresa Higdon, Lysa Stockwell, Ashley Jarvi . Community Development

Childcare SPARK finds unique solutions to pressing issue

Jennifer DonovanWednesday, November 1, 2023
A collaborative effort of several organizations under the umbrella of the Lake Superior Community Partnership is addressing the childcare issue in the U.P. Childcare SPARK trains prospective home childcare providers and also encourages graduates to develop their own in-home businesses. 
Feature Story The campus of Northern Michigan University. Economic Development

New NMU fellowship promotes economic development in the U.P.The goal is retain talent and help communities

UPword StaffWednesday, October 25, 2023
A first-of-its-kind fellowship program in the state will provide Northern Michigan University students with hands-on experience in economic and community development in the Upper Peninsula, while also encouraging them to pursue careers in those fields and make the U.P. their home.
Feature Story Keweenaw Area Community Foundation board members and staff, sitting with PLDL director in the KCF sponsored meeting room, “Big Trailside Meeting Room.” Community Development

Fulfilling a community need on the Keweenaw

Jason M. Karel Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Responding to the demand for public meeting space, the Keweenaw Community Foundation has created free community-accessible meeting spaces at the Portage Lake District Library and at its own offices in Hancock.
Feature Story This vacant building will be redeveloped as Marquette's cultural center. Community Development

Creating a cultural hub in Marquette

Rosemary Parker / UPword StaffWednesday, October 18, 2023
Marquette has big plans for the future of culture in the city. A vacant building will be transformed into the city's cultural center, drawing more residents and visitors alike downtown. The site also will include a trailhead, connecting the local, state and national trails in the region. 
Feature Story A rendering of the redeveloped stretch of Ludington Street in downtown Escanaba. Economic Development

'Longest small town downtown’ gets a faceliftOne of many development projects in Escanaba

Rosemary ParkerWednesday, October 18, 2023
With a state grant in hand, Escanaba is moving forward on the redevelopment of five blocks of Ludington Street. The project is one of many developments sprouting up in Escanaba.
Feature Story Pine Mountain has three ski lifts. Economic Development

Pine Mountain expands, further connects to community

Greg TaskerWednesday, October 11, 2023
The new owner of Pine Mountain Ski and Golf Resort in Iron Mountain aims to build on the property's storied past and its ties to the community, while adding bike trails and improving amenities. 
Feature Story The Vault Hotel opened in Houghton in 2019. Entrepreneurship

Vault Marquette project set to begin construction

UPword StaffWednesday, October 11, 2023
A $4.6 million state grant is helping the much-anticipated Vault Marquette project move forward with construction. The downtown redevelopment project will transform an historic bank building into a boutique hotel and add a much-needed downtown parking structure.
Feature Story The intuitive light system replaces outdated flags to show swim risk forecasting for swimmers, paddleboarders, and surfers.  Economic Development

Rec-tech startups taking root in the U.P.

Sarah SpohnWednesday, October 4, 2023
With millions of acres of forests and thousands of miles of trails -- not to mention many other outdoor assets -- the Upper Peninsula is an ideal locale for innovation in recreation technology. Entrepreneurs, startups and others are helping this industry bud and grow in the U.P.
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Temporary housing created for hundreds of Soo Locks workers

Rosemary ParkerWednesday, October 4, 2023
How do you house hundreds of workers coming to Sault Ste. Marie for a major expansion project at the Soo Locks? Chippewa County found a solution. A turn-key, mobile housing development outside of Sault Ste. Marie provides accommodations and other amenities for workers.
Feature Story A wild mushroom on the North Country Trail. Photo: Chuck Marshall Entrepreneurship

Myconaut: Voyagers in the uncharted world of Fungi

Brenda and Chuck MarshallWednesday, September 27, 2023
A pair of wild mushroom foragers have transformed their passion into a startup in Marquette. Myconaut not only provides tasty mushrooms to local eateries but also is working to develop technologies that use fungi for toxin remediation. 
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New conference focuses on workplace safety

Brice BurgeWednesday, April 17, 2024

Earth Fest creates opportunities in Munising

Brice BurgeWednesday, April 17, 2024

New innovation fund to help new technologies in outdoor recreation industry

Brice BurgeWednesday, April 10, 2024

Partridge Creek Farm seeks public help to buy truck

Brice BurgeWednesday, April 10, 2024

U.P. newspapers win major awards

Brice BrugeWednesday, March 27, 2024

Ishpeming gets $300,000 grant to bolster food programs

Brice BurgeWednesday, March 27, 2024

Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation designated as Foreign Trade Zone

Brice BurgeWednesday, March 20, 2024

Hoffmann acquires Besse Forest Products Group

Brice BurgeWednesday, March 20, 2024
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