A glimpse into the talents of chefs in the U.P.
A recent fundraiser in Marquette showcases the many talents of chefs and mixologists in the U.P.
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U.P.’s first “rage room” a smashing success
“They’re kind of like what escape rooms use to be. Just because it’s new, doesn’t mean it’s wrong. It’s just a great time to have fun and break stuff,” said Myles Moncalieri, one of the creators behind The Rampage Room in Marquette.
Flat Iron Brewing opens in Manistique
A new brewpub called Flat Iron Brewing has opened in Manistique. The brewery is named after the famous Flat Iron block of town, once home to 22 bars.
DNR awards grants to help improve deer habitat
More than $100,000 in grants have been awarded to landowners in 10 Upper Peninsula counties, to help improve habits for deer.
Pat’s Foods expands to Munising
“We’re super excited. We’re planning a bunch of improvements in the next year and serving the Munising community,” said Ben Campioni. “The staff is great and we’re excited to work with them and provide that quality to Munising.”
Petersen tapped for TNC Keweenaw leadership
“Julia Petersen has worn so many different hats throughout her career that she was a natural fit to take on the project manager role for a multi-faceted project like the Keweenaw Heartlands,” said Helen Taylor, state director for The Nature Conservancy in Michigan.
Tribal effort to preserve historic site delayed
Tribal members call the area “Anaem Omot,” which translates to “Dog’s Belly,” and is near archeological remains of indigenous burial mounds, dance circles and ancient agricultural evidence.
Upper Peninsula Cyber Institute brings back Vajda
"We are excited to have Bill Vajda join our team as the new director of the Upper Peninsula Cybersecurity Institute at NMU. Since the doors opened in 2019, there have been a lot of successes and the momentum is continuing,” said Stephanie Zadroga-Langlois, director of Continuing Education & Workforce Development.
Sault Ste. Marie gets funding for mixed-use brownfield building
“EGLE is pleased to play a role helping put this property back into productive use in Sault Ste. Marie,” said Carrie Geyer, brownfield section manager at Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE).
The Newberry News bucks industry trends
Venerable newspaper embraces social media and other initiatives to thrive in the eastern Upper Peninsula. The Newberry News was named the Michigan Press Association's Newspaper of the Year for 2022 in its respective division.
