Mission Point Resort changes hands
Mission Point Resort has new owners. For the first time in three decades, the Mackinac Island resort has been sold and will undergo a thorough renovation.
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Manistique artist creates from his surroundings
The winner of the Upper Peninsula Second Wave Media Award for 2014 at the Northern Exposure exhibit in Escanaba is a Manistique artist who creates furniture designs based on wood already shaped by nature.
Michigan Tech researcher forges ahead with global warming research
Using a project called TRACE, Molly Cavaleri studies the effects that climate changes are likely to have on tropical forests worldwide.
Old movie theaters find new life in the U.P.
Historic movie theaters often have had to close, or transform into something else, after the growth of television and now, the transition to digital film. Here's how two U.P. theaters have survived the changes.
906 Technologies taking the mobile app world by storm
906 Technologies in Marquette is a small company that has achieved large success in a relatively short time--and one you'll definitely want to keep your eye on.
Heated wiper blade company has been keeping winter drivers safe for 20 years
A Houghton-based company has been quietly innovating in the world of heated windshield wiper blades for more than 20 years. And you can even get them on your own car.
Shooters Firehouse Brew Pub brings fresh brews to Munising
Craft brews aren't just found in the largest U.P. towns; Munising offers its own brewpub, Shooters Firehouse Brew Pub, which has been proving popular with locals and visitors alike.
Pedal your way to the pubs
Bicycle cruises have been popular on both coasts for awhile now, but it seems they're making their way to the shores of the Great Lakes, too. New services have opened in Traverse City and Marquette that offer a new way to see areas you might already be familiar with--and have a drink and a bite to eat along the way.
