New Red Wings coach has roots in the Soo
New Red Wings head coach Jeff Blashill talks about his experiences playing hockey growing up in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.
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Forward thinking helps U.P. schools push ahead with technology
No matter how remote their locations, some U.P. districts are taking technology by the horns to keep their students learning at full speed.
Strongly-rooted businesses to watch in the U.P.
Several new businesses are on the move--from jewelry to health care, keep a sharp eye on these new enterprises in the Upper Peninsula.
What’s next for downtown Marquette?
An extended farmer's market, a to-be-renovated theater, and other initiatives are shaping the look of downtown Marquette's future.
Local restaurants build chains in Marquette
Some U.P. entrepreneurs are doing what it takes to build in the restaurant business in the U.P., creating new chains out of successful restaurants.
Cool jobs: I’m a professional athlete
Second Wave's Jeff Barr talked to three professional athletes who call Michigan home about how where they're from has shaped who they are and their careers.
Cool jobs: I make beer
Brewers tell tales of mixing art and science, creating new recipes, enjoying their jobs and looking forward to the next challenge.
Youth help conserve Great Lakes through Superior Watershed Partnership programs
K-12 students are taking part in a monarch butterfly project, while 16-24 year olds have been working in the Great Lakes Conservation Corps for years. Both are initiatives through the Superior Watershed Partnership to connect youth with their environment.
PlacePlans offer design concepts for Michigan downtown areas
Marquette and Cadillac are among the Michigan cities receiving plans to help improve target sites in their cityscapes to help improve aesthetics, walkability, and other key aspects to make their downtowns more attractive.
Michigan Tech research on the cutting edge
Several projects are breaking new ground in 3D printing, prosthetics and snow grooming, all with the goal to look to the future and bring it to the present.
