Lake Superior Community Partnership announces new CEO
Natalie Chmiko is the former senior vice president of culture and collaborative operations for the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
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U.P. Arts and Culture Alliance awarded $50,000 for local projects
The National Endowment for the Arts grants are aimed at better understanding how arts and culture work as an economic driver in the Upper Peninsula.
Six U.P. organizations awarded America250MI History grants
The America250MI program is a state-level initiative that provides funding to help local historical organizations develop projects as part of the country's 250th anniversary celebration.
Winter storm poses challenges in Central U.P.
Drifts reaching over 25 feet high stuffed Downtown Munising’s “Art in the Alley” installation after one of the biggest March blizzards in recorded history struck last week. The alleyway is used as an artwalk featuring local painters and photographers during the summer months.
NMU officially recognized as Bee Campus USA affiliate
To be an affiliate, participants have to increase the availability of native plants, reduce the use of pesticides, and provide nest sites for local wildlife species
LSSU to invest more than $10 Million in campus improvements
Campus-wide improvements include major roof repairs, upgrades to sidewalks, roads and parking areas, as well as refreshed landscaping and new signage.
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.
