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Economic Development
The man who opened the U.P. to the world
Jennifer Donovan
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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Economic Development
U.P. outdoor events pivot because of warm winter
Brice Burge
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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Community Development
Climbers descend on Munising for Michigan Ice Fest
UPword Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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The story behind Chicken Tramper, the U.P. outdoor gear company with the unusual name
Rich Jenkins
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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Pictured Rocks takes a green approach to park maintenace
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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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Kids and Education
Michigan's oldest ski area plans improvements
Ann Dallman
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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Entrepreneurship
Menominee's Wind Rose North outfits outdoor enthusiasts
Ann Dallman
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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Economic Development
Gladstone: A hub for outdoor innovation
Jennifer Donovan
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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Economic Development
Pine Mountain expands, further connects to community
Greg Tasker
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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Rec-tech startups taking root in the U.P.
Sarah Spohn
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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Ishpeming campground pays homage to local history
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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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Big vision for a small village
Dianna Stampfler
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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Three small towns to discover in the U.P.
Jennifer Donovan
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Sustainability
Infrastructure improvements bolster Black River
Brice Burge
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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Community Development
The story of the Tour da Yoop, Eh
Greg Tasker
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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An adventure hub rocks Norway (not the country)
Ann Dallman
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Technology and Innovation
Funding paves way for all-electric off-road vehicles in the U.P.
Brice Burge
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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Making Lake Antoine Park accessible to everyone
Taylor Andrews
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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NMU offers new online outdoor recreation degree
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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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Visit Keweenaw pushes responsible recreation
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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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