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

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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.
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Creating a cultural hub in Marquette Read Article

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Marquette firm works to remove space debris Read Article

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Great Lakes Boat Building School expands Read Article

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Feature Story The Ruppe Building reflects Calumet's role in America's industrial growth during the copper boom. Economic Development

Keweenaw Community Foundation launches fund to help preserve downtown Calumet

UPword StaffWednesday, April 2, 2025
A new fund aims to help in the preservation of Calumet's historic district while also fostering economic growth and redevelopment. 
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Some things never change

Daniel Wanschura | Interlochen Public RadioWednesday, April 2, 2025
Inside rustic cabins and yurts at the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park there are log books. For more than 70 years, visitors have written in them. We went into this time capsule to see if people’s experiences here had changed much over the changing decades.
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Breaking Barriers: Dr. Jessica Rickert inspires native dentists

Shandra MartinezMonday, March 31, 2025
Jessica Rickert, DDS, the first American Indian female dentist, advocates for oral health equity and inspires Native youth through mentorship and representation.
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Rural woodworking school teaches carving and life skills to Michigan and Wisconsin students

Ann Dallman Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Saint Maud’s Makerspace operates on the Sloyd principles, an educational model founded and developed in 1800’s Sweden. Students are learning woodworking skills but also strengthening themselves for the journey of life.   
Feature Story The beloved resort at Iron Mountain added 34 cozy cabins before the ski season. Economic Development

Update: New cabins and other improvements at Pine Mountain Ski and Golf Resort

UPword StaffWednesday, March 26, 2025
Improvements at the beloved Pine Mountain Ski and Golf Resort include cozy new cabins, a mountain bike trail network and a park. 
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Helping start-ups on the road to success

Jennifer Donovan Wednesday, March 19, 2025
From brilliant idea to product: The Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Program Accelerator helps innovators learn the ins and outs of moving their creations from the lab to the marketplace. 
Feature Story A rendering of the proposed renovation of the former furniture store in downtown Houghton. Community Development

Old Houghton furniture store gets a new life as apartment housing with a view

Rosemary ParkerWednesday, March 19, 2025
An abandoned building in downtown Houghton will be transformed into much-needed housing, creating nine apartments and commercial space. 
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Flower Power: Michigan Tech professor developing robot for lavender harvesting

Jennifer DonovanWednesday, March 12, 2025
Harvesting flowers is a gentle business, one traditionally done by hand. An assistant professor at Michigan Technological University hopes to help farmers automate that cumbersome task. She is developing a robotic harvesting system.
Feature Story mtibuilding Technology and Innovation

It's now the Marine Trades Institute

UPword StaffWednesday, March 12, 2025
Cedarville's boat building school has a new name: The Marine Trades Institute. The rebranding reflects the school's growth and its efforts to attract more students interested in the marine trades industry.
Feature Story Marquette Mountain installed advanced snowmaking equipment, enabling the resort to offer superior ski conditions earlier in the season. Economic Development

U.P. ski resorts ride an expansion wave

Natalie PlattWednesday, February 26, 2025
Like ski resorts across the country, ski areas in the U.P. are investing millions of dollars to improve snowmaking and expand their winter offerings. They're also adding amenities to attract guests year-round. 
Feature Story A stone fireplace adds to the winery's cozy charm. Arts and Culture

From Munising to Memphis: Two U.P. brothers' journey to winemaking in rural Michigan

Jennifer ChampagneWednesday, February 26, 2025
Brothers Mike and Jeff Dausey have transformed a former wine shop and antique store into a flourishing winery in a rural area northeast of Metro Detroit. 
Feature Story Great Lakes Sound & Vibration Economic Development

New jobs and investments in Houghton County

UPword StaffWednesday, February 26, 2025
A pair of performance-based grants from the Michigan Strategic Fund are supporting dozens of new jobs and the expansion of two Houghton County companies with ties to the U.S. defense industry.
Feature Story A remote worker networking event held last summer in Calumet. The event was hosted by the villages of Calumet and Laurium as well as Main Street Calumet and Remote Workforce Keweenaw. Economic Development

Returning home: Recruiting former U.P. residents

Michelle MironWednesday, February 19, 2025
Key organizations like Remote Workforce Keweenaw and Return North are finding success in attracting out-of-region talent and luring natives back to U.P. to work remotely or fill full-time positions.   
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A last 'hurrah' for Marquette's Art Week

Rosemary ParkerWednesday, February 19, 2025
Marquette's annual summer Art Week will celebrate its last hurrah in June. The annual festival, begun a decade ago, has accomplished its mission of engaging the community in art on a regular basis.
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Family-owned Pike Distributors keeps growing

Jennifer Donovan Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Family-owned Pike Distributors has weathered changes in the beverage market, the economy and technology to remain successful and expand in the U.P. A new, state-of-the-art warehouse in Gladstone has helped with consolidation and growth.  
Feature Story mushersfull Arts and Culture

'Mush' ado about something: Hiawatha Sportsman's Club launches dog sled race in eastern U.P.

UPword Staff Wednesday, February 12, 2025
The Hiawatha Heritage Dog Sled Race debuted this month in the eastern U.P., drawing mushers from Michigan and Wisconsin. The Hiawatha Sportsman's Club deemed the event a success and plans to return next year.
Feature Story Tom Daldin and Jim Edelman are the long-time hosts of Under the Radar Michigan, airing on PBS. Arts and Culture

The duo behind Under the Radar Michigan

Jennifer ChampagneWednesday, February 5, 2025
Tom Daldin and Jim Edelman are the duo behind Under the Radar Michigan, a popular PBS travel series that has been around more than a decade. The hidden gems of the U.P. are among their favorite Michigan spots.  ,
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The race is on in Sault Ste. Marie to raise money for a permanent pavilion at the International 500

Rosemary ParkerWednesday, February 5, 2025
A permanent pavilion on the grounds of the International 500 in Sault Ste. Marie would provide a warm spot for fans to watch the popular winter race. Officials hope to raise $50,000 and receive a matching grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
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Michigan student loan repayment program helping to tackle mental health workforce shortage

Brianna NargisoTuesday, February 4, 2025
Michigan has long faced a critical shortage of mental health professionals, impacting access to vital care for communities across the state. To address this growing challenge, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) launched the Behavioral Health Now Loan Repayment Program, a strategic initiative aimed at attracting and retaining mental health professionals by alleviating the financial burden of student loans.
Feature Story An intern at work at Northern Michigan University. Community Development

New NMU program aims to keep graduates in the U.P.

Jennifer Donovan Wednesday, January 29, 2025
A new program at Northern Michigan University -- Wildcat Collective Leaders of Honor and Ambition -- will pair students with businesses, providing them mentorship and internships to encourage them to remain in the U.P. after graduation. 
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Grants awarded to support the childcare efforts in the U.P.

UPword StaffWednesday, June 11, 2025

Relief coming in waves for U.P. weather zones

Brice BurgeMonday, June 9, 2025

Artfitch named MSP St. Ignace post commander

Brice BurgeWednesday, June 4, 2025

Kona Hills Campground opens in Marquette

UPword StaffWednesday, June 4, 2025

Coming Up: Small Town and Rural Development Conference

UPword StaffWednesday, June 4, 2025

Laurium looks to bring first splash pad in Keweenaw

Brice BurgeWednesday, May 21, 2025

Houghton's Observatory Lounge names new executive chef

UPword StaffWednesday, May 21, 2025

The first U.P. Outdoor Summit to be held in Marquette

UPword StaffWednesday, May 14, 2025
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