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Improving communities for residents and visitors alike
UPword Staff
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Arts and Culture
Calumet wins Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation
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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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Visitor perspectives help move MI communities forward
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Food co-ops expanding, improving in the U.P.
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On tap: annual Michigan Rural Health Conference
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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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Boat-building school partners to promote marine careers
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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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Grants available to small nonprofits in the U.P.
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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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FHLBank grants help elevate local small businesses to next level
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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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On the horizon: The first electric Mackinac Island ferry
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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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A bold vision for the Straits of Mackinac
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New network expands worker education for boat-building industry
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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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Making the Keweenaw Peninsula accessible to everyone
Rosemary Parker
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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Great Lakes Boat Building School expands
Rosemary Parker
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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Huron Mountain Club gives back to neighboring groups
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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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Ironwood and other rural towns embrace placemaking
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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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Cruise line adds Escanaba as port
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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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St. Ignace hospital plans $10 million expansion
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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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Erwin Township museum connects past to future
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