Bay Mills Community College awarded $9 million gift
President Dr. Duane Bedell called the contribution “extraordinary” and “transformative."
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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.
LSSU, Coast Guard expands partnership
Lake Superior State University has renewed its partnership with the U.S. Coast Guard.
Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians has committed $200,000 to Rx Kids
“The Sault Tribe is proud to stand behind the Rx Kids program because it provides real, immediate relief for families when they need it most,” said Austin Lowes, who is chairman of the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians.
U.P. students learn trades at annual summer camp
“This experience has helped you explore what the world needs, what you’re good at, what you love and what you can be paid for,” said Trent Bellingar, director of the DSISD Career and Technical Education Center.
Reconnecting U.P. streams benefits flora and fauna
“The Superior Watershed Partnership is pleased to be working with the Michigan DNR to remove three obsolete dams in the Upper Peninsula,” said Geraldine Grant, who is a planner for the Superior Watershed Partnership.
