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Mixed-use libraries are becoming co-working spaces

Libraries that serve both schools and the public are becoming popular co-working spaces across rural Michigan.

Ryan Smith stands behind the counter of his new restaurant, Seney Crossing, in Seney, Mich.
Seney Crossing restarts with new ownership

A restaurant in the Eastern Upper Peninsula is getting new life. Seney Crossing is in the rural community’s multipurpose building, which includes the local post office, an abandoned bank and space for a general store and commercial bakery. 

Globe rebrands after shift to weekly publication

The Ironwood Daily Globe, a newspaper based out of Ironwood, is dropping from a daily to a weekly. Since it will no longer be a daily newspaper, the publication will be called The Globe. 

Council divided: Should Menominee permit a third marijuana business?

The Menominee City Council was deadlocked on a vote to allow another marijuana business within city limits. The vote on a resolution to allow a third marijuana sales location was tied 4-4, so the resolution failed.

Copper Country Running Company logo features a spin on the Portage Lake Liftbridge connecting Houghton and Hancock.
Copper Country Running Company slated for Houghton

A new specialty store, Copper Country Running Company, is moving into downtown Houghton. The store provides a small-town approach to retail in one of the fastest growing region of the Upper Peninsula. 

Cognition Brewery
Microbrewery to bring craft beer to downtown Ishpeming

Another microbrewery will be opening up in the next year, this time in downtown Ishpeming. Cognition Brewing Company will look to add a new local product to the historic area.

Dia de los Tacos makes a splash on Marquette summer food scene

When Mike Walker decided he was going to strike out on his own and bring something to Marquette no one had ever seen before, he did it with style. Meet the town's only active food truck, which features scrumptious tacos and other tasty treats and can be found out and about waiting to greet you and your tastebuds.

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