An intrepid group of artists have come together in Menominee to create a co-op for artists in the far-western Upper Peninsula community. Artwork is on display and for sale. The artwork includes watercolor, oil, acrylic, oil and cold wax, pastel, mosaic art, metal sculpture, jewelry, woodworked pieces, pottery, and ceramic wall art.

The electrification of the first Mackinac Island ferry is underway, part of a bold initiative to modernize the fleet and other ships serving the region. It's also part of an ambitious plan to bolster the economy of the Straits of Mackinac.

Indiana native trades life in L.A. and the big city for the Keweenaw Peninsula. “I can’t imagine being anywhere else. It’s pretty amazing,” says Ian Repp, who is associate vice president for university and marketing communications at Michigan Technological University in Houghton. 

The 2023 FIS Ski Jumping Continental Cup tournament takes place March 3-5. More than 40 jumpers from eight countries will be competing this year.

Beauty abounds on the Keweenaw Peninsula and a coalition of community organizations is working to make recreation and historic sites accessible to everyone, residents and tourists alike. 

Ironwood is among the many communities working to improve their cores to attract new residents, businesses and tourists.

Looking to save a piece of its past, Erwin Township found a way to serve the future as well. A preserved schoolhouse will be the centerpiece of a six-acre park, with plans calling for recreational activities and other amenities.

Supporters of returning Copper Peak to the world of ski jumping are raising the last of the millions of dollars needed to revamp the iconic structure outside Ironwood.

Sault Ste. Marie has been awarded a $2 million grant to upgrade and expand the International 500 snowmobile raceway for use year-round, attracting more events and tourists. “This is an opportunity of a lifetime for us,” says Linda Hoath, executive director of the Sault Ste. Marie Convention and Visitors Bureau.