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Feature Story Over 300 Michigan Ice Fest participants flock into Gallery Coffee Company in downtown Munising on Friday, Feb. 9, for a presentation on sustainable ice climbing practices. Economic Development

U.P. outdoor events pivot because of warm winter

Brice BurgeWednesday, February 14, 2024
Feature Story sootheatrerenovated Arts and Culture

Now playing: More improvements at historic Soo Theatre

Rosemary ParkerWednesday, February 14, 2024
Technology and Innovation

SS Arlington discovered in Lake Superior

Brice BurgeWednesday, February 14, 2024
Feature Story aerialviewhancock Economic Development

Hancock readies industrial park with nearly $1 million state grant

Rosemary ParkerWednesday, February 7, 2024
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
Economic Development

Operation Action U.P. announces business awards

Wednesday, 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 opensign Economic Development

A helping hand for small businesses in the central U.P.

Rosemary Parker Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Feature Story Dan Stoltman moved from Colorado to take the Norway city manager job. Economic Development

Q & A with Norway's city manager

Ann Dallman Wednesday, January 10, 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 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
Feature Story gladstone Economic Development

Gladstone: A hub for outdoor innovation

Jennifer DonovanWednesday, November 29, 2023
Longform Christine Manninen Entrepreneurship

Working remotely -- and happily -- in the U.P.

Sarah Spohn Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Partner Content nationalruralhealthday Arts and Culture

Celebrate National Rural Health Day on Nov. 16

Douglas Siwek Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Feature Story munisingwelcomesign Economic Development

Munising: Ready for future investment

Rosemary Parker Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Feature Story The campus of Northern Michigan University. Economic Development

New NMU fellowship promotes economic development in the U.P.

UPword StaffWednesday, 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
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