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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
Photo: Eagle Harbor Lighthouse Joel Marotti

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 It's finally time to keep your ice shack warm in the U.P. Entrepreneurship

The top UP Second Wave stories of 2015

Sam EgglestonThursday, January 7, 2016
A new year means a new beginning for many, and a chance to look back for others. Here is a rundown of the top five stories published by Upper Peninsula Second Wave last year. 
Feature Story Emily Geiger of Craft Cultures.

U.P. yeast adds new flavors to local beers

Brian MartucciThursday, December 10, 2015
A Houghton-area scientist is building a successful business around locally-sourced and grown yeast cultures. Her work is changing Michigan's booming craft beer industry--and putting "local" in a whole new light.
Special Report Creative economy Arts and Culture

The state of the creative economy in Michigan

Walter WasaczWednesday, December 2, 2015
Michigan has over 73,000 people working in various creative industries, contributing significantly to the the state's economy and those of its biggest cities. But according to Creative Many, we have lots of room to grow our creative sector.
Feature Story OST Security Practice Manager Scott Montgomery Entrepreneurship

Michigan small businesses are at a greater risk of cyber crime than many believe

Natalie BurgWednesday, December 2, 2015
Small business owners often believe they're simply too small to be at risk for cyber crime. Here's what they can do to start protecting themselves and their businesses.
Feature Story North Star Academy in Marquette, Michigan. Kids and Education

How charter schools have changed Michigan education

Brian MartucciWednesday, November 25, 2015
An exploration of the history and changing nature of charter schools in Michigan, through the eyes of the universities which charter them most often.
Feature Story Bugsy Sailor, a super Yooper in his own right. Building Communities

Hello, Mr. Ambassador: Bugsy Sailor promotes the Yooper lifestyle like it's his job

Sam EgglestonWednesday, November 18, 2015
Meet Bugsy Sailor. He loves the Upper Peninsula. So much so, he's taken it upon himself to let the world know what a great place it is to live and play. 
Feature Story Director Edd Benda and crew working on "Superior." Arts and Culture

Movie tells coming-of-age story set in the U.P.

Mark WedelWednesday, November 4, 2015
Directed by Edd Benda, the movie "Superior" was filmed in the U.P. and now is making its way around the festival circuit, including upcoming Michigan showings.
Feature Story Chicken pad thai at Bambu Asian Cuisine in Houghton. Entrepreneurship

Hard-to-find Asian restaurant a gem of Houghton dining

Rebecca BondWednesday, November 4, 2015
Bambu Asian Cuisine was a pleasant surprise for reviewer Small Town Girl Foodie World while on the road.
Special Report Larry List

Vibrant Schools, Vibrant City: Will Grand Rapids invest in its future?

Zinta AistarsThursday, October 29, 2015
As the district rides the success of its Transformation Plan, Grand Rapids Public Schools is becoming an outlier among urban public school districts in Michigan, earning recognition for its efficiency and effectiveness. What lessons can other schools learn from Grand Rapids? And, come the November bond proposal vote, will the community step up to do what's best for the kids?
Feature Story Big Brothers Big Sisters participants carve pumpkins at Eastwood Nursing Home in Negaunee. Kids and Education

How Michigan foster youths are transitioning to adulthood successfully

Deb PascoeWednesday, October 28, 2015
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Marquette County has launched Transitions MQT, a new program matching youth in foster care with caring adult mentors who act as guides to help them succeed after aging out of the foster care system.
Feature Story Katie Armstrong stands in front of a red maple clump marked to cut as part of a hardwood thinning. Sustainability

A career path through the woods: Michigan's next generation of forestry talent

Natalie BurgWednesday, October 28, 2015
A career in forestry might appeal to anyone who loves spending time in the woods and gaining a deeper understanding of them--and the next generation of foresters is making a new, sustainable path.
Feature Story Brian Cabell at his home office. Arts and Culture

Retired newsman takes on interesting stories with popular blog

Jackie StarkThursday, October 15, 2015
Brian Cabell, a 68-year-old journalist turned blogger, is redefining the online news world in Marquette County. Here's a look at how he got started and how he keeps moving forward.
Feature Story Quest Skinner.jpg Arts and Culture

Artists can be the "connective tissue" of a neighborhood -- but first they need a place to live

Camille LeFevreThursday, October 15, 2015
How affordable live/work housing for artists can reinvigorate neighborhoods and bring members of diverse communities together.
Feature Story Rapid River scrimmages Superior Central early in the 2015 8-man football season. Kids and Education

The boys of fall more often number eight these days

Brian MartucciFriday, October 9, 2015
Football season is here, but it's not the sport many Upper Peninsula high school alumni remember. Amid declining enrollment, football doesn't draw as many players as it once did. That's giving rise to smaller 8-man teams across the state.
Feature Story A plate at the Mikulich General Store and Deli in Traunik. Arts and Culture

Small store serves up good barbecue

Rebecca BondFriday, October 9, 2015
The blog Small Town Girl Foodie World reviews a very small-town food standout in the central U.P, Mikulich General Store and Deli.
Feature Story Scott Robbins stands among Michigan maples. Economic Development

The Surprising Second Life of a Michigan Tree

Natalie BurgWednesday, September 30, 2015
In Michigan, we appreciate our trees for their beauty, and the shade and recreation they provide. But that's just part of their value. Here, we follow the surprising second life of a Michigan tree.
Feature Story Chinook Salmon

Invasive or just non-native? Why Michigan loves Pacific salmon and fears sea lamprey

Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Michiganders are rightly on alert for invasive species. But not all non-native species are invasive. Here, we explore the benefits of some of Michigan's non-native species and how we distinguish if a newcomer to the ecosystem should be loved or feared.
Feature Story Photographer Shawn Malone is building a business with images of the U.P. Arts and Culture

Photographer shares the U.P.'s beauty with the world

Kim EgglestonWednesday, September 23, 2015
Landscape photographer Shawn Malone has been building a successful business in the U.P. art world for the last few years, and now is taking social media by storm with her jaw-dropping Lake Superior and night sky photos.
Feature Story A view of Third Street in Marquette. / Shawn Malone Economic Development

New businesses adding energy to downtown Marquette

Deb PascoeWednesday, September 16, 2015
Downtown Marquette is fast becoming a hot spot for independent businesses, with new shops, studios, and restaurants opening all over this summer.
Feature Story Stefanie Stauffer and Ryan Padgett are urban farmers in Ann Arbor. Entrepreneurship

The secret(s) to sustainable urban farms

Amy Elliott BraggWednesday, September 16, 2015
Urban agriculture, once a buzz-y idea for transforming vacant spaces, has taken root in cities across America. Now, cities and farmers are thinking about how to make the movement sustainable year-round and long-term.
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