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Pitch, Please. The Outdoor Innovation Pitch Competition seeks new entrepreneurs in recreation

The grand prize is $50,000 in services and investments.

U.P. Deer Habitat Program improved, open for applications

Funding this year increased to a total of $200,000, raising the range of grant funding requests to $5,000-25,000 per project. 

Michigan DNR releases fish restocking numbers for the state

Some 648,557 fish were released in the hopes of increasing the populations of traditional fishing targets like rainbow trout, steelheads and muskies. 

MTU’s largest donation ever will fund new student wellness center 

The approximately 90,000-square-foot center will reorganize many of the university’s student services into one location.

Bay Mills Community College awarded $9 million gift 

President Dr. Duane Bedell called the contribution “extraordinary” and “transformative."

Northern Michigan University listed in “2026 Guide to Green Colleges”

NMU scored a 91 out of 99 possible points, focusing on effective and realistic environmental responsibility.

Aspen Prize calls GCC a top community college

Gogebic Community College has advanced to the next round in a $1 million prize for America’s top community colleges.

Sawyer International adds United, additional flights to Chicago

The new flight schedule will begin on May 21, 2026.

Potato auction scores big in Trenary

Annual auction raises money for the local little league team.

Michigan Christmas tree selected from the U.P.

A 68-foot spruce from Sault Ste. Marie will serve as Michigan's official Christmas tree.

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