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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

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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

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

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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

Great Lakes Boat Building School

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

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 Up North Coffee thumb Entrepreneurship

UP North Coffee expands to storefront in Escanaba

Deb PascoeWednesday, May 14, 2014
?UP North Roast has grown from one man's hobby to a thriving enterprise. The specialty coffee roasting business now is poised to open its doors in downtown Escanaba.
Feature Story Issues and Answers call center, Iron Mountain Entrepreneurship

How the U.P. can fight population decline and foster economic development

Brian MartucciWednesday, May 14, 2014
Like many rural areas, the U.P. has struggled with population decline for decades. We explore what cities, state agencies, development groups and entrepreneurs are doing to lessen its impact and create new opportunities.
Feature Story transitions, Lower Harbor, Marquette Arts and Culture

Photo of the Week: Transitions

Shawn MaloneWednesday, May 14, 2014
A Lake Superior ice berg makes it's way out of the harbor in Marquette. 
Feature Story Craft Beer Arts and Culture

Festival of the Angry Bear hopes to be a new U.P. tradition

Brian MartucciWednesday, May 7, 2014
The first annual Festival of the Angry Bear, a partnership between young Upper Peninsula natives who run the Ore Dock and Das Steinhaus, was a smashing success. Does it mark the start of a U.P. tradition?
Feature Story Paul Boissevain and Dick Gray of Keweenaw Brewing Co Entrepreneurship

Pioneers: U.P. craft beer is a growing business

Joe BaurWednesday, May 7, 2014
Upper Peninsula brewers talk about the rise of their industry in the region and across the state of Michigan. It has an increasing economic impact, from tourism to new ventures.
Feature Story Rick Schmitt (left) stands with brewmaster Brian Confer. Entrepreneurship

Cool jobs: I make beer

Jeff BarrWednesday, May 7, 2014
Brewers tell tales of mixing art and science, creating new recipes, enjoying their jobs and looking forward to the next challenge.
Feature Story Dead River Derby and Kingsford Krush roller derby Arts and Culture

Photo of the week: Dead River Derby

Shawn MaloneWednesday, May 7, 2014
Who wants to skate with these ladies? Yeah... didn't think so. 
Feature Story Noquemenon Trail Arts and Culture

The Noquemanon Trail Network: An ambitious placemaking initiative in the heart of the U.P.

Brian MartucciWednesday, April 23, 2014
In the 15 years since the first Noquemanon Ski Marathon, the Noquemanon Trail Network has become one of the area's defining assets, encapsulating the rugged spirit of the Upper Peninsula and positioning Marquette County as a world-class outdoor sports destination.
Feature Story the first rainbow of Spring appears over a thawing Marquette Lower Harbor Arts and Culture

Photo of the Week: Somewhere over the rainbow

Shawn MaloneWednesday, April 23, 2014
Shawn Malone captured a shot of the first rainbow over Marquette this spring. 
Feature Story Jenn Hill of Superior Watershed Partnership and youth at the greenhouse Kids and Education

Youth help conserve Great Lakes through Superior Watershed Partnership programs

Jeff BarrWednesday, April 23, 2014
K-12 students are taking part in a monarch butterfly project, while 16-24 year olds have been working in the Great Lakes Conservation Corps for years. Both are initiatives through the Superior Watershed Partnership to connect youth with their environment.
Special Report recycling list Community Development

Michigan gets serious about keeping money and jobs out of the landfill through recycling

Nina IgnaczakTuesday, April 22, 2014
Michigan may be great at recycling beverage containers, but that's where the Mitten State's recycling fame ends. A new state-led effort is hoping to change that by making it easier to recycle and building local markets so we can keep money -- and jobs -- out of the landfill.
Feature Story USCG cutter Morro Bay breaks the ice in Marquette's Lower Harbor Arts and Culture

Photo of the Week: Ice breaking

Shawn MaloneWednesday, April 16, 2014
Shawn Malone was standing by when the USCG ice cutter Morro Bay came into town last week. 
Feature Story Michigan Nightlight Health thumb Kids and Education

Special Report: Child Health and Wellness

Veronica Gracia-WingWednesday, April 16, 2014
The 2013 national Kids Count data book reports Michigan ranking 31 out of 50 in child well-being. With this shaky foundation, Michigan has some serious work to do in improving child health and wellness outcomes.
Feature Story Natasha Lantz and Michele Walk of the UP Food Exchange Arts and Culture

Old and new tech chart a path for U.P. agriculture

Brian MartucciWednesday, April 16, 2014
Armed with innovative technologies and low-tech solutions to age-old problems, the U.P.'s farmers and food-system stakeholders are charting a new path for its agriculture industry.
Feature Story Threefold winery thumb Building Communities

Threefold Vine Winery is honestly U.P.

Zinta AistarsWednesday, April 9, 2014
The owners of a U.P. winery and vineyard have been building their business over several years, but recently, they've started to build it in a different place--Stephenson. They talk about the reasons behind the move and what keeps them making wine in the U.P.
Feature Story Bears Den thumb Economic Development

Bear's Den Brewpub serves up more than a traditional bar menu

Sam EgglestonWednesday, April 9, 2014
The Jasper Ridge Brewery has a reputation for being one of the best places to eat and drink in Marquette County. Combine that with the trappings of a traditional U.P. bar and you get the new Bear's Den Brewpub located in Ishpeming.
Feature Story One of the coldest winter in decades continues to impress- Spring break up, Marquette IShawn Malone Arts and Culture

Photo of the Week: Spring breakup

Shawn MaloneWednesday, April 9, 2014
One of the coldest winters in decades? Check? Is spring finally here? Sure is. 
Feature Story UP Food Summit meeting work group Building Communities

U.P. Food Exchange encourages food sustainabilty

Neil MoranWednesday, April 2, 2014
It seems like residents of the Upper Peninsula are a long ways away from fresh, locally produced food. Yet, a small but growing group of farmers and food producers are making wholesome eating a reality for folks living above the bridge.
Feature Story flying in formation, cruising Pictured Rocks by sled Arts and Culture

Photo of the Week: Miner's Castle

Shawn MaloneWednesday, April 2, 2014
Snowmobiling near MIner's Castle on the Picture Rocks National Lakeshore makes for some beautiful views. 
Feature Story Yooper Love thumb Community Development

YooperSingles.com offers that special connection, eh?

Sam EgglestonTuesday, April 1, 2014
Looking for that special Yooper but having no luck at the local bar? YooperSingles.com is here to help. 
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