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Copper Peak moves closer to return of competition Read Article

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

Tom Buchkoe

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

Eagle Harbor Lighthouse
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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

Joel Marotti

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

Great Lakes Boat Building School

Copper Peak jumps to the future Read Article

Joel Marotti

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.
Photo: A view of downtown Marquette with the Delft Theater, repurposed as a bistro. Delft Theater

All rise for ... The Honorable Distillery Read Article

Trich Shipley

Copper Peak jumps to the future Read Article

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Feature Story Tahquamenon Falls Arts and Culture

Does the U.P. need to rebrand to compete for business and tourism?

Brian MartucciWednesday, March 25, 2015
Yoopers know what makes the U.P. special, but the region's story isn't always told with a cohesive voice. Some think that calls for a U.P.-wide rebranding effort and a more ambitious drive to attract businesses and tourists from across the country and world.
Feature Story The draw to Lake Superior Woolen's products is their traditional, natural and local qualities. Entrepreneurship

Lake Superior Woolen creates sustainable product niche in the U.P.

Neil MoranWednesday, March 25, 2015
Three Eastern Upper Peninsula farmers have created a profitable company from a product that normally fetches a very low market price. Here's how a company was born that helps keep us warm while producing a sustainable product .
Feature Story Students work in the computer lab at Superior Central. Entrepreneurship

Forward thinking helps U.P. schools push ahead with technology

Jeff BarrWednesday, March 18, 2015
No matter how remote their locations, some U.P. districts are taking technology by the horns to keep their students learning at full speed.
Feature Story Many of the manufacturers testing equipment at the Smithers Winter Testing center are auto companies. Entrepreneurship

Why the U.P. may be the best cold-weather testing environment in the lower 48

Brian MartucciWednesday, March 11, 2015
Ice, snow, and cold may be some people's least favorite things about the U.P., but for auto and aircraft manufacturers, they are prized assets that bring industry to the area each winter.
Feature Story The employees of Checker Transport. Entrepreneurship

Checker Transport finds success in getting people where they want to go

Deb PascoeWednesday, March 11, 2015
With the foresight and patience of a seasoned businessman, Marquette's Jesse Schramm transformed a modest four-vehicle taxi enterprise into Checker Transport LLC, now an expanding and growing business.
Feature Story A remodeled interior awaits patrons at the Marq. Arts and Culture

Local-food restaurant The Marq ready for spring opening

Jackie StarkWednesday, March 4, 2015
As the local food movement continues to gain traction, The Marq, which is weeks away from opening in downtown Marquette, is looking to bring as much local food to the table as possible.
Feature Story Students learned about the Great Lakes aboard the Isle Royale Queen. Kids and Education

Embracing the Magical: Q&A with David Sobel

Nina IgnaczakWednesday, March 4, 2015
In a culture so consumed by digital devices and virtual experiences, how can the natural world compete for students' attention? We talk with David Sobel, architect of place-based education, to find out.
Feature Story With the help of MSHDA funding and expertise, this historic structure was transformed into classy downtown apartments. Entrepreneurship

Two new U.P. communities enlist in Michigan Main Street

Neil MoranWednesday, February 25, 2015
Downtown districts in the Upper Peninsula have come a long way since the mass exodus of retail businesses a few decades ago. Sault Ste. Marie and Iron River are among those getting help with downtown revitalization from the Michigan Main Street program.
Feature Story Grilled whitefish at the Up North Lodge in Gwinn. Arts and Culture

Up North Lodge in Gwinn serves up reliably good food

Rebecca BondWednesday, February 25, 2015
The local blog Small Town Girl, Foodie World reviews a Gwinn restaurant with a long history in the area and a reliable menu.
Feature Story How does energy get to your smartphone? Economic Development

Special Report: How does energy get to your smartphone?

Nina IgnaczakWednesday, February 18, 2015
You plug in your smartphone and voila -- it's charged up and ready to whisk you off to cyberspace. But how exactly do those electrons get into your phone? Read on to find out.
Feature Story The Brewery Vivant Farmhand Fat Bike Race near Grand Rapids. Arts and Culture

Snow biking takes off in U.P. with Polar Roll race

Jackie StarkWednesday, February 18, 2015
The 906 Polar Roll this February will bring the Upper Peninsula to the forefront of a new sport, with a 35-mile and 15-mile fat bike race across Marquette County.
Feature Story Leigha Woelffer, winner of the Sue Nott Scholarship for young women who ice climb. Arts and Culture

Tiny Munising gets big boost from ice climbing festival

Amanda MontheiWednesday, February 11, 2015
It's not skiing, snowmobiling, or snowshoeing that brings crowds to tiny Munising on the shores of Lake Superior each winter. Some of the world's best ice climbing is found there, and it's making a big impact on the small town.
Feature Story Radio is alive and thriving locally. Entrepreneurship

Sovereign Communications finds home in U.P.

Neil MoranWednesday, February 11, 2015
As Sovereign Communications prepares to relocate into a brand new headquarters in Sault Ste. Marie, the broadcasting company's president reflects on his decision to invest in the region.
Feature Story David Gill dives into the decoction process. Arts and Culture

What does the craft beer boom mean for home brewers?

Brian MartucciWednesday, February 4, 2015
The craft beer boom hasn't shaken the foundations of the U.P's rich homebrewing tradition. If anything, the region's amateur brewing community is more tight-knit, creative and ambitious than ever before.
Feature Story Cody Huebner demonstrates a modified dirt bike for use on snow. Arts and Culture

Dirt bikes can be turned into snow bikes for winter

Cody HuebnerWednesday, February 4, 2015
Feature Story Spice Merchants in Marquette is open on Washington Street. Kids and Education

New stores add spirit and spice to Marquette community

Michael MurrayWednesday, January 28, 2015
After long careers in other fields, two pairs of NMU alumni are embarking on new adventures in the Marquette retail scene.
Feature Story Kristen and BJ Alden of North Coast Post. Arts and Culture

Yooper converts love life in the Northland

Brian MartucciTuesday, January 20, 2015
These three "adoptive Yooper" couples have one thing in common: One or both members grew up outside the U.P. and moved here for one reason or another. Here's how they're adjusting to life in the Upper Peninsula--and what makes staying a no-brainer.
Feature Story A pedestal by Leonard Fieber won UP Second Wave's Northern Exposure media award. Arts and Culture

Manistique artist creates from his surroundings

Kelle BarrTuesday, January 20, 2015
The winner of the Upper Peninsula Second Wave Media Award for 2014 at the Northern Exposure exhibit in Escanaba is a Manistique artist who creates furniture designs based on wood already shaped by nature.
Feature Story How smart is our energy grid? Economic Development

How 'smart' is Michigan's electrical grid?

Nina IgnaczakTuesday, January 20, 2015
You may have a smart meter on your house, but what's so "smart" about it? We explore Michigan's foray into the "smart grid" and how it affects you.
Feature Story Garfield School in Sault Ste. Marie will become Garfield Commons. Kids and Education

How old schools are coming back to life

Neil MoranWednesday, January 14, 2015
Some Upper Peninsula schools are being redeveloped into mixed-use developments--returning to their roots as community centers in the process.
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