Conventional wisdom says extremely snowy climates aren't ideal for alternative energy sources such as solar panels. No one really knows how much snow impacts solar power systems or what to do about it. Those are questions Ana Dyreson, an assistant professor at Michigan Technological University, is looking to answer.
Some of Michigan's best-kept secrets are the small towns of the U.P. Long-time U.P. resident and writer Jennifer Donovan shares some cool things she's discovered about three towns off the beaten path in the Upper Peninsula.
Cruise ships arriving in Houghton this summer will be able to dock at a new $5 million pier. The pier also serves as a community gathering space for the U.P. community.
“The Upper Peninsula Literary Hall of Fame importantly acknowledges and honors the unique literary landscape of the U.P., its focus on the natural world and rural life, and its Native American voices,” says Diane Seuss, a presenter at a recent induction ceremony and an author.
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