Lake Superior State University has secured a historic $30 million state appropriation to fund 75% of a major $40 million renovation and expansion of its Center for Applied Science and Engineering Technology.
The report, titled “A Strategy for Our Farms, Forests, Freshwater and Our Future,” details actionable policy pathways to unlock economic resilience and sustainable resource management for struggling rural communities.
An anonymous donor has established two endowment funds with the Keweenaw Community Foundation to support the long-term preservation of the Calumet Theatre and the Copper Country Firefighters Memorial Museum.
The Swedetown Trails Club has launched a $50,000 fundraising campaign to renovate and expand its chalet into the area's only universally accessible recreation and adaptive sports facility.
Reserved for low-income households receiving rental assistance, the Sault Ste. Marie project is expected to create at least 120 temporary jobs and two permanent positions.
The three-day conference includes a variety of speakers from across Michigan and breakout sessions about issues important to rural areas of the state.
Local tourism officials credited the community's dedication for the win, which saw the island beat out major cities like Chicago and New York, alongside earning a top-five finish for its annual flower festival.
Beyond campus culture and Laker Hockey, the docuseries captures the everyday rhythm of student life—from classrooms and labs to local businesses and waterfront activities.
The Escanaba-based Daniel J. Kobasic Foundation has committed $1.4 million to Build U.P., a sustainable housing development fund managed by InvestUP.
The improvements include a developed parking area, a bridge crossing Hammell Creek, and a gravel-packed trail to ensure a much easier hike for visitors.
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