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Feature Story A fundraiser for the "Big Annie" statue earlier this year at the Orpheum Theater in Hancock. Arts and Culture

'Big Annie' to get her due -- supporters raise money to build a statue to honor the Calumet activist

Rosemary ParkerWednesday, January 31, 2024
Development News Caleb, a graduate of the Cedarville school, went on to work for Viking Boat Harbor in Cedarville. Community Development

New scholarship helps students at Great Lakes Boat Building School

Brice BurgeWednesday, January 31, 2024
Feature Story tinyturtlesdaycare Community Development

Another daycare opens through Childcare SPARK

UPword StaffWednesday, January 17, 2024
Feature Story The Finnish American Heritage Center in Hancock. Arts and Culture

Former Finlandia cultural institutions preserved

UPword StaffWednesday, January 10, 2024
Feature Story Finlandia University is always looking to expand its educational offerings. Community Development

What's ahead for the former Finlandia campus?

Jennifer DonovanWednesday, December 20, 2023
Feature Story saunalakesuperiorview Entrepreneurship

A Finnish sauna with a 'Superior' view

UPword StaffWednesday, December 20, 2023
Feature Story munisingwelcomesign Economic Development

Big projects ahead in downtown Munising

Jennifer Donovan Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Partner Content nationalruralhealthday Arts and Culture

Celebrate National Rural Health Day on Nov. 16

Douglas Siwek Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Feature Story Recent graduates, from left to right, Theresa Higdon, Lysa Stockwell, Ashley Jarvi . Community Development

Childcare SPARK finds unique solutions to pressing issue

Jennifer DonovanWednesday, November 1, 2023
Feature Story Keweenaw Area Community Foundation board members and staff, sitting with PLDL director in the KCF sponsored meeting room, “Big Trailside Meeting Room.” Community Development

Fulfilling a community need on the Keweenaw

Jason M. Karel Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Feature Story This vacant building will be redeveloped as Marquette's cultural center. Community Development

Creating a cultural hub in Marquette

Rosemary Parker / UPword StaffWednesday, October 18, 2023
Feature Story A rendering of the redeveloped stretch of Ludington Street in downtown Escanaba. Economic Development

'Longest small town downtown’ gets a facelift

Rosemary ParkerWednesday, October 18, 2023
Feature Story The Vault Hotel opened in Houghton in 2019. Entrepreneurship

Vault Marquette project set to begin construction

UPword StaffWednesday, October 11, 2023
Feature Story kinrosslodgeworkers Economic Development

Temporary housing created for hundreds of Soo Locks workers

Rosemary ParkerWednesday, October 4, 2023
Kids and Education

Donation supports Great Lakes Boat Building School

Brice BurgeWednesday, October 4, 2023
Feature Story brasswirecampgroundsign Community Development

Ishpeming campground pays homage to local history

UPword Staff Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Feature Story mercyvehicles Healthy Communities

Easing the EMS staffing shortage in the U.P. and Michigan

Rosemary Parker Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Feature Story ahmeekhighwaysign Community Development

Big vision for a small village

Dianna StampflerWednesday, August 30, 2023
Feature Story rozsafacade Arts and Culture

Pay as you're able at this performing arts center

UPword Staff Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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