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Marquette Rising: Outdoor recreation and intentional development fuel growth Read Article

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Riding the wave Read Article

Great Lakes Boat Building School

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

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It's electrifying: The U.P. is home to first of its kind electric off-road vehicle charging network Read Article

Van Riper State Park in Marquette County.
Van Riper State Park in Marquette County. Joel Marotti
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Creating a cultural hub in Marquette Read Article

Buono! Strega Nonna's Italian fare enchants diners in Negaunee Read Article

The story of the Tour da Yoop, Eh Read Article

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How a U.P. company saved Stormy Kromer Read Article

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Marquette firm works to remove space debris Read Article

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Raising the hotel bar in the U.P. Read Article

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A bold vision for the Straits of Mackinac Read Article

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Great Lakes Boat Building School expands Read Article

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Copper Peak jumps to the future Read Article

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Portrait of an artist: Preserving the U.P.'s past Read Article

An unidentified man rides a railroad bicycle in Manistique.
Photo: An unidentified man rides a railroad bicycle in Manistique. Courtesy of Jack Deo

Now showing ... former theaters repurposed Read Article

A view of downtown Marquette with the Delft Theater, repurposed as a bistro.
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All rise for ... The Honorable Distillery Read Article

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Copper Peak jumps to the future Read Article

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Feature Story Production still from a Mountain Media House commercial, 2020 Entrepreneurship

A New Perspective: Creating new opportunities in the U.P.

Seth Anderson, Taylor Andrews, Elsa Pontbriand and Michael JohnsThursday, September 15, 2022
Upper Peninsula residents return home after living and working in far-flung places to start their own businesses in the creative economy. 
Feature Story Honor Flight 2 Arts and Culture

The U.P. Honor Flight helps veterans honor their past

Taylor AndrewsThursday, September 15, 2022
The U.P. Honor Flight is a non-profit organization created to honor Upper Peninsula veterans by providing them transportation to and from Washington, D.C. so they can visit and reflect on the monuments standing in their honor.   
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Issue Media Group relaunches Upper Peninsula publication

UPword StaffThursday, September 15, 2022
Issue Media Group is excited to announce the relaunch of its online, community-informed, digital publication in the Upper Peninsula. UPword will focus on innovation, talent, entrepreneurship, social innovation, and community development, while featuring U.P.-based talent.
Feature Story iron belle Community Development

Iron Belle Trail inspires Ironwood to rethink its future

Richard JenkinsThursday, September 8, 2022
Western section of the Iron Belle Trail near Ironwood draws outdoor enthusiasts and fans hopes for more trail development.
Feature Story View of the Sturgeon River Gorge from the top of Silver Mountain. Sustainability

Almost heaven: Silver Mountain

Greg TaskerWednesday, August 24, 2022
The Nature Conservancy in Michigan transfers the last parcel on Silver Mountain to the U.S. Forest Service, ensuring preservation of an usual tract and adding to the recreational opportunities in the Upper Peninsula. 
Feature Story ironwoodminersmural Arts and Culture

Blending art and history in the Upper Peninsula

Dianna StampflerWednesday, August 24, 2022
Small-city Ironwood is home to a slew of summer arts activities, everything from art fairs to film festivals to Broadway shows. 
Feature Story Passengers board a trolley to take a tour of Muskegon. Transportation

Michigan ports welcome new era in Great Lakes cruising

Greg TaskerTuesday, August 23, 2022
Small coastal towns in the Upper and Lower peninsulas embrace the return of cruise ships, delighting passengers from all over.  
Feature Story alpenashipwreck Arts and Culture

Niche sports help put rural towns on the map

Rosemary Parker Thursday, July 28, 2022
Small towns in rural Michigan have transformed single-day events like bike racing and ice climbing into branding campaigns, luring athletes and visitors to their communities year round.
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Marquette entrepreneur sees growth potential for outdoor recreation economy in the Upper Peninsula

Dawn Bradbury Thursday, April 7, 2022
David Ollila, who holds at least 16 patents, is the force behind a new development in Marquette that he hopes will bolster the outdoor recreation sector in the Upper Peninsula and connect it to Michigan’s mobility engine.  
Feature Story A selection of parkas at the Calumet store. Entrepreneurship

Iditarod mushers make adventure gear in the Upper Peninsula

Emily TyraThursday, March 17, 2022
As former Alaskans and Iditarod mushers, it’s no wonder Justin and Jaimee High found Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula the right fit for their small business, High’s Adventure Gear.
Feature Story A men's salon is now open in Houghton. Entrepreneurship

The latest in new businesses around the U.P.

Sam EgglestonThursday, January 25, 2018
New additions to the Upper Peninsula business community continue to arrive this winter.
Feature Story A rendering of what the new 51st State Brewery in Kingsford will be like. Entrepreneurship

U.P. gets two new craft breweries this winter

Kim EgglestonThursday, January 18, 2018
Two new breweries are joining the ranks of Upper Peninsula craft beer businesses. 
Feature Story North of Chicago promises deep dish pizza in the Sault. Entrepreneurship

It's pizza season: Three new pizza places open

Kim EgglestonTuesday, January 16, 2018
Three new pizza places are enriching the U.P food scene this winter with recent openings. 
Feature Story Dan Schetter taking advantage of some big surf in April, Lake Superior Marquette Arts and Culture

The U.P. is famous, at least on the Internet this month

Sam EgglestonTuesday, January 9, 2018
One of the Upper Peninsula's charms is its out-of-the-wayness, its isolation and its completely unique mix of culture, food, recreation, lifestyle and history. 2018 so far has seen various aspects of that character getting national social media attention, however.
Feature Story Forget Me Not is now open in Sault Ste. Marie. Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurs find success meeting niche demands

Sam EgglestonThursday, December 21, 2017
The year 2017 wouldn't be complete without a few more bright ideas for small businesses opening up across the Upper Peninsula. From sustainable bread to repurposed furniture, U.P. entrepreneurs are finding their economic niches.
Feature Story U.P. General Contracting held a ribbon cutting in downtown Marquette. Entrepreneurship

Winter brings good business news to the U.P.

Sam EgglestonTuesday, December 12, 2017
Sometimes, December can mean slow business in the U.P., but things aren't looking that way this year as holiday shoppers crowd stores, and new businesses are opening even this wintery month. 
Feature Story North of Chicago promises deep dish pizza in the Sault. Entrepreneurship

U.P. economy steams ahead to the holidays

Sam EgglestonTuesday, November 21, 2017
From deep dish pizza to new and innovative research, the U.P. is always moving forward.
Feature Story YoopTone Music is now open in Marquette. Economic Development

New developments in U.P. business scene

Sam EgglestonWednesday, November 15, 2017
A new economic development leader, two new businesses, and international business deals are making news this week for the Upper Peninsula. 
Feature Story Grocer ALDI has come to Escanaba. Economic Development

National retail, hospitality chains move into the U.P.

Sam EgglestonWednesday, November 1, 2017
Big new stores and hotels combine with new small businesses to paint a holistic economic picture for the U.P. this holiday season.
Feature Story A view of Lake Superior along the Keweenaw Point Trail, near High Rock Bay. Economic Development

New stores, new trails add to U.P. development

Sam EgglestonFriday, October 20, 2017
Development takes many forms, whether that's a brand-new specialty retail shop or the opening of a new non-motorized trail that helps connect parts of the U.P.
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