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Van Riper State Park in Marquette County. Joel Marotti

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Creating a cultural hub in Marquette 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

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The Autonomous Surface Vessel en route to Lake Superior.

Technology and Innovation

Autonomous vessel to map the Great LakesBut first it will solve Lake Superior mystery

Paula McCambridgeWednesday, September 11, 2024

The Great Lakes Research Center at Michigan Technological University this week launched its Autonomous Surface Vessel. The unmanned vessel will map the Great Lakes and help answer decades-old questions involving the whereabouts of more than 200 unaccounted for shipwrecks and plane crashes in Lake Superior.

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Arts and Culture

Community welcomes Seven Grandfather Teachings to Marquette’s waterfront

Rosemary ParkerWednesday, September 11, 2024

Marquette unveils Seven Grandfather Teachings, a sculpture honoring the region's Indigenous past and a centerpiece of the City Shoreline Cultural Trail.

Longform

Danielle Atkinson, founder and national director of Mothering Justice, has been instrumental in advocating for paid leave in Michigan.

Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Paid sick leave and family leave are moving forward in Michigan. Here's what's next.

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, August 29, 2024

For more than a decade, Michigan advocacy groups and some legislators have been working to expand paid leave from work for Michiganders – and this year, their efforts are paying off in two major ways.

Feature Story

Media participated in a ride on the electrified trail in June.

Sustainability

What's it like riding the U.P.'s electrified trails?

Greg TaskerWednesday, August 28, 2024

The U.P. is home to the country's first-of-its-kind electrified trail network, allowing off-road vehicle enthusiasts the opportunity to explore 125 miles of the countryside without having to worry about charging. What's it like to ride this trail on an electric ORV? Is this the future of ORVs?

Feature Story

Arts and Culture

Marquette honors its Indigenous roots with a sculpture

Rosemary ParkerWednesday, August 28, 2024

Marquette honors its indigenous past with the unveiling next week of a sculpture, Seven Grandfather Teachings, by Anishinaabe artist Jason Quigno.

Feature Story

Economic Development

Mass Timber Construction: Improving forest land use in the U.P.

Jennifer Donovan Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Mass timber construction promises many economic benefits for the U.P., improving the use of the region’s vast forests while creating jobs for residents, environmental protection, and economic growth for timber, wood products and construction industry.

Feature Story

Economic Development

Central U.P. studies potential of electric trails

Brice Burge / UPword StaffWednesday, August 21, 2024

Interest in electric recreational trails continues to grow in the U.P. The Central Upper Peninsula Planning and Development and Innovate Marquette SmartZone are pursuing an electrified trails feasibility study for the central U.P.

Feature Story

Community Development

Co-working spaces support remote work -- and quieter lifestyle -- in U.P. and beyond

Paula McCambridgeWednesday, August 14, 2024

Looking for a remote place to work? Considers one of these co-working spaces in the U.P. and beyond. These spaces are ideal for solo work and also to collaborate with others. The amenities include more than an endless supply of coffee.

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Sustainability

A hit with anglers, U.P. fish hatcheries reel in tourists, too

Rosemary ParkerWednesday, August 14, 2024

It's been a successful fish stocking season for the Upper Peninsula and Michigan. Three U.P hatcheries contributed to that success and are luring anglers and visitors curious about the operations.

Special Report

Marquette Rising: Outdoor recreation and intentional development fuel growth

Jennifer DonovanWednesday, August 7, 2024

With an abundance of outdoor recreation assets, including a spectacular Lake Superior shoreline, and thoughtful downtown development, Marquette is among the small cities across the upper Midwest experiencing population growth.

Feature Story

Economic Development

Ironwood: A community ready for redevelopment

Rosemary ParkerWednesday, August 7, 2024

Located in the far-flung western U.P., Ironwood is a city poised for redevelopment, recently earning a Redevelopment Ready Community designation from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.

Feature Story

Chef Alexandria Palzewicz in her kitchen.

Sustainability

A Marquette chef's journey to transform local food systems

Brenda MarshallWednesday, July 31, 2024

Barrel + Beam’s Northwoods Test Kitchen has gained a reputation for using sustainable and locally sourced food. Now, thanks to a grant, the popular eatery and brewery is expanding access to locally grown food.

Feature Story

Economic Development

Michigan Outdoor Innovation Fund announces first investments

UPword StaffWednesday, July 31, 2024

The Michigan Outdoor Innovation Fund has announced its first round of investments to three state-based companies in the outdoor innovation space.

Feature Story

Kiko Silvelet rides his BMX bike 'Glamour Girl' during Miners Revenge – a mountain bike race in the Upper Peninsula.

Pedaling to the Beat of His Own Drum

Daniel WanschuraWednesday, July 31, 2024

U.P. biker competes in hardcore mountain bike races where riders are decked out in expensive gear with bikes that cost thousands of dollars. He typically finishes last. Why does he do it?

Feature Story

Dentist, Dr. Gina Tischendorf, takes a final peak at Giovanni's teeth.

Second Wave - Michigan

New public health program improves oral health for Michigan’s children

Monique BedfordTuesday, July 30, 2024

To address childhood tooth decay, the Michigan Department of Human Health Services (MDHHS) launched the Kindergartener’s Oral Health Assessment Program (KOHA).

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Kids and Education

U.P. students reach for the stars with Go For Launch!

Michelle MironWednesday, July 24, 2024

Go For Launch! arrives for a second time in Sault Ste. Marie, offering secondary students an opportunity to explore careers in the growing space industry. The three-day camp launched Tuesday at Lake Superior State University.

Feature Story

Community Development

Visit Keweenaw awards $85,000 to recreation and community projects

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

The latest round of Visit Keweenaw's annual Destination Development Awards benefits 11 non-profit organizations in Houghton and Keweenaw counties.

Feature Story

GEAR UP staff and students taking in the sights, doing a bit of shopping, and preparing to take the climb to the Mackinac Island Fort on June 28, 2024.

Community Development

CMU and FSU GEAR UP take 50 students on an Upper Peninsula college tour

Xzavier SimonWednesday, July 24, 2024

Last month, Central Michigan University and Ferris State University’s GEAR UP programs took 50 local area students on a whirlwind trip across Michigan’s upper peninsula.

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Barbara Bull, owner of Cherry Point Farm & Market, works along a strip of lavender plants on her farm.

Arts and Culture

Lavender farms on the rise across MichiganAgritourism trend invites visitors to colorful, calming fields

Sarah SpohnWednesday, July 24, 2024

Lavender farms are on the rise in Michigan, because of their suitable growing conditions, and a rise in agritourism across the state. There are few in the Upper Peninsula as well.

Feature Story

King's Kid Christian Daycare staff members Adrian Robinson, left, Lolita Granger, center and Tamara Jones laugh Wednesday, July 17, 2024, as they play with toys in one of the classrooms in the Detroit child care center.

Second Wave - MichiganKids and Education

MiLEAP fund provides essential equipment, upgrades for child care facilities

Sarah SpohnTuesday, July 23, 2024

Quality child care is necessary, but not always available or affordable. The MiLEAP Caring for MI Future: Facilities Improvement Fund has launched a $59 million fund to provide new and expanding home-based and center-based facilities across the state.

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