Big projects ahead in downtown Munising
Two-multimillion-dollar projects will bring much-needed housing and commercial development to Munising, the gateway to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
Jennifer Donovan's Latest Articles
Gladstone: A hub for outdoor innovation
What is about Gladstone that inspires outdoor innovators? Walleye fishing? Hunting? Wherever that inspiration comes from, this outdoor community in Delta County is home to a multitude of outdoor manufacturers, creating everything from knives to fishing lures.
Maine firm brings cybersecurity know-how to Marquette
A Maine-based cybersecurity firm has set up shop in the U.P., working with Northern Michigan University and its Upper Peninsula Cybersecurity Institute to develop cybersecurity, computer science and risk management capabilities for the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.
Childcare SPARK finds unique solutions to pressing issue
A collaborative effort of several organizations under the umbrella of the Lake Superior Community Partnership is addressing the childcare issue in the U.P. Childcare SPARK trains prospective home childcare providers and also encourages graduates to develop their own in-home businesses.
New space program lifts off at LSSU
The growing aerospace industry in the U.P. prompted Lake Superior State University in Sault Ste. Marie to add the Space Missions and Operations Certification program this fall. The one-year program will prepare students to obtain high-paying jobs and careers in U.P. space businesses.
The snowy U.P.: Ideal for testing solar panels
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.
Three small towns to discover in the U.P.
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.
New pier welcomes cruise ships to Houghton
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.
Honoring the U.P.’s literary greats
“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.
