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Feature Story Destination Development Awards are often used for signage and wayfinding. Community Development

Improving communities for residents and visitors alike

UPword StaffWednesday, May 24, 2023
Feature Story The Chippewa is poised to become the first electric passenger ferry in Michigan. Sustainability

Going green: Mackinac Island Ferry Company commits to Green Marine initiative

Richard JenkinsWednesday, May 10, 2023
Feature Story Downtown Ironwood Community Development

Visitor perspectives help move MI communities forward

Erica HobbsWednesday, May 3, 2023
Feature Story Northwind Natural Food Co-op in Ironwood is making a host of improvements. Community Development

Food co-ops expanding, improving in the U.P.

Ann DallmanWednesday, April 26, 2023
Longform The former elementary school is the home of Advanced Blending Solutions. The school underwent a $2.5 million renovation. Entrepreneurship

Back to school: Entrepreneur turns his former elementary school into his company offices

Sarah Spohn Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Longform Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs bill creating MI Nonprofit Relief Fund. Community Development

Grants available to small nonprofits in the U.P.

Greg TaskerWednesday, April 12, 2023
Partner Content Austin Gongos and Nathan Ackerman, co-founders of Chicken Tramper Ultralight Gear in Hancock. Economic Development

FHLBank grants help elevate local small businesses to next level

Sarah SpohnWednesday, March 29, 2023
Longform The Chippewa and Marquette II Hydro-Jet head to Mackinac Island side by side. Economic Development

On the horizon: The first electric Mackinac Island ferry

Greg TaskerWednesday, March 15, 2023
Longform stignaceboats Economic Development

A bold vision for the Straits of Mackinac

Greg TaskerWednesday, March 1, 2023
Economic Development

New network expands worker education for boat-building industry

Brice BurgeWednesday, March 1, 2023
Feature Story A scenic overlook along Brockway Mountain Drive in Eagle Harbor. A trail at the popular recreation area has been closed to prevent erosion. Equity

Making the Keweenaw Peninsula accessible to everyone

Rosemary ParkerWednesday, February 22, 2023
Feature Story greatlakessign Economic Development

Great Lakes Boat Building School expands

Rosemary Parker Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Feature Story ironwoodminersmural Community Development

Ironwood and other rural towns embrace placemaking

Rosemary ParkerWednesday, February 15, 2023
Economic Development

Cruise line adds Escanaba as port

Brice BurgeWednesday, February 15, 2023
Feature Story Karen Cheeseman, MSHS president and CEO Community Development

St. Ignace hospital plans $10 million expansion

Rosemary ParkerWednesday, February 15, 2023
Feature Story The museum is part of a park, already popular with cross-country skiers. Arts and Culture

Erwin Township museum connects past to future

Richard JenkinsWednesday, February 15, 2023
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