Western Region

Feature Story Rapid River scrimmages Superior Central early in the 2015 8-man football season.

The boys of fall more often number eight these days


Feature Story Scott Robbins stands among Michigan maples.

The Surprising Second Life of a Michigan Tree


Innovation News Plaidurday is celebrated on the first Friday of October.

Plaidurday will be celebrated Oct. 2


Feature Story Stefanie Stauffer and Ryan Padgett are urban farmers in Ann Arbor.

The secret(s) to sustainable urban farms


Innovation News Aggie Pietila is now on staff at Finlandia University.
Feature Story Michigan is covered in maple trees, yet few are used in syrup production.

Michigan farms keep eye on demand for natural maple syrup


Feature Story Teach For America Detroit's Danielle Stringer, Peter Grace, Kammy Webb and Latoya Asaya.

Why teacher diversity matters in Michigan


Development News Gator Bar being installed in concrete.

Neuvokas will expand in Keweenaw


In The News The Keweenaw Peninsula.

Lansing State Journal picks favorite Michigan spots, heavy on the U.P.


Innovation News Portage Health in Hancock

ER physician joins UP Health - Portage


Special Report Sarah LeSage

What We've Lost: The community impact of invasive species


In The News The 906 red ale from Upper Hand Brewery.

Upper Hand Brewery releases 906 Ale


In The News Sunrise Fishing on Isle Royale.

U.P. photos highlighted in Detroit News contest


Feature Story Manufactured home communities also sometimes offer old-fashioned neighborhood amenities.

The return of the pre-fab home


Feature Story Great Lakes Coffee in Detroit.
Feature Story Chris Boyle of Solo Shot.

The Henry Ford Innovation Nation: The Solo Shot


In The News Company Towns of Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

New book chronicles company towns of the U.P.