“We aim to get better and better, raising our own standards while serving this area. A community needs a newspaper for so many reasons – an archive of local history, a method of accountability for local leaders, and a common place to get to know each other," Carol Stiffler, editor of The Newberry News, said in a statement.
This year's recipients of Operation Action U.P. have been announced and will be recognized at the economic development organization's annual meeting in February.
An entrepreneurial Iron Mountain couple has successfully created a pair of distinct businesses in the city's downtown. Their efforts have added vibrancy to the community and enabled them to pursue their own dreams.
This tiny village at the base of the Keweenaw Penisula wants to be a more welcoming destination. Ahmeek is at the beginning stages of a five-year recreation plan to improve the quality of life in the village for residents and visitors alike.
The lack of housing is an issue across many communities in the U.P. Looking to ease pathways to new housing, InvestUP has launched the Build U.P. fund, with financial components intended to each the crunch.
The Highway 2 Community Drive-In Theater is the last drive-in theater in the Upper Peninsula and among the few remaining in Michigan. The theater is run by a nonprofit organization and is open only for special movie events and community programs.
A one-room schoolhouse in Dickinson County has been converted into a community woodworking space. The nonprofit Pine Creek Woodworking aims to help anyone in the area learn woodworking skills and gain knowledge about the craft.
Provisions MQT isn't just about coffee. It's about space for the community. Since its opening, Provisions MQT has hosted yoga and cooking classes, offering a place for like-minded individuals to gather and sometimes collaborate.
The owner of Nisu Bakery & Cafe in Hancock has a long connection to the U.P., even though she only recently moved to the region. Proud of her heritage, her shop will sell Finnish and Swedish baked goods and gifts.
Long a part of the culture in the U.P., saunas are becoming increasingly common across the United States.
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