Sustainability

Feature Story A fundraiser for the "Big Annie" statue earlier this year at the Orpheum Theater in Hancock. Arts and Culture

Plans for 'Big Annie' statue get major fundraising boost

UPword StaffTuesday, June 24, 2025
Feature Story laketroutboat Sustainability

Back from the Brink: Lake Trout rebound in Lake Superior

Jennifer ChampagneWednesday, June 11, 2025
Feature Story Michigan's first mass timber building built with Michigan wood. Sustainability

DNR marks mass timber milestone with Newberry building

UPword StaffWednesday, May 14, 2025
Feature Story A stone fireplace adds to the winery's cozy charm. Arts and Culture

From Munising to Memphis: Two U.P. brothers' journey to winemaking in rural Michigan

Jennifer ChampagneWednesday, February 26, 2025
Feature Story Artwork from children in Taiwan. Arts and Culture

4-H art exchange program connects U.P. and rural Michigan students with China and beyond

Dawn KempWednesday, December 11, 2024
Feature Story miners Arts and Culture

Art installation revives human presence at Quincy Mine

Brice BurgeWednesday, October 2, 2024
Feature Story marquettetrails Sustainability

The trail to sustainability

UPword StaffWednesday, September 25, 2024
Feature Story Media participated in a ride on the electrified trail in June. Sustainability

What's it like riding the U.P.'s electrified trails?

Greg TaskerWednesday, August 28, 2024
Feature Story An apartment balcony using mass timber. Economic Development

Mass Timber Construction: Improving forest land use in the U.P.

Jennifer Donovan Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Feature Story hatcherieswork Sustainability

A hit with anglers, U.P. fish hatcheries reel in tourists, too

Rosemary ParkerWednesday, August 14, 2024
Feature Story Chef Alexandria Palzewicz in her kitchen. Sustainability

A Marquette chef's journey to transform local food systems

Brenda MarshallWednesday, July 31, 2024
Feature Story Barbara Bull, owner of Cherry Point Farm & Market, works along a strip of lavender plants on her farm. Arts and Culture

Lavender farms on the rise across Michigan

Sarah SpohnWednesday, July 24, 2024
Feature Story keweenawcampaign Sustainability

Love the Keweenaw campaign kicks off

Rosemary Parker Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Feature Story The view of Lake Superior’s shoreline at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. A new copper mine near the lakeshore and the state park is stirring controversy. Sustainability

Copper Country's Conundrum

Ellie Katz | Interlochen Public Radio Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Feature Story Finlandia University is always looking to expand its educational offerings. Economic Development

Finlandia's Old Main lives again

Jennifer DonovanWednesday, May 8, 2024
Feature Story The photographer's jeep parked at the top of the Cliff mine. Sustainability

Starry, starry night: U.P.'s second annual Dark Sky Festival embraces the night skies

Joel Marotti | UPword StaffWednesday, April 24, 2024
Feature Story NPLSF and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore staff and leadership gathered in October to test new equipment from Husqvarna’s Professional Battery Products line. Sustainability

U.P.'s national parks push green initiatives

Rosemary ParkerWednesday, April 10, 2024
Feature Story Luis Benitez spoke about the future and importance of outdoor recreation at a recent Friends of Grand Rapids Parks event. Arts and Culture

Outdoor industry thought leader Luis Benitez sees economic potential in rural Michigan

Shandra MartinezWednesday, March 27, 2024
Feature Story laptopimage Technology and Innovation

Mapping a better future for broadband in Michigan

UPword StaffWednesday, March 27, 2024
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