A $4.6 million state grant is helping the much-anticipated Vault Marquette project move forward with construction. The downtown redevelopment project will transform an historic bank building into a boutique hotel and add a much-needed downtown parking structure.
Ishpeming is home to a new rustic campground. Named after a once-famous ski jump, Brasswire Campground also taps into the local mountain biking phenomenon. Campground trails connect to others in the region and are expected to attract bikers on overnight trips.
Looking to make it financially easier for everyone in the community to access live professional entertainment, the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts has launched an innovative ticket plan -- allowing patrons to pay what they're able to afford.
Ford Airport isn't resting on any accolades. The Dickinson County airport is expanding. A new hangar will open this summer and a second one is in the works. And the ground will be broken in the spring of 2025 on a new multi-million dollar passenger terminal.
Cruise ships are returning to Houghton and other U.P. ports. The Ocean Navigator will dock at the new Houghton pier on Thursday. Houghton, Visit Keweenaw and the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce will be on hand to greet passengers.
Every year Visit Keweenaw presents Destination Development Awards to communities and organizations to help improve the experiences of visitors and residents. Tourism, of course, is a big part of the peninsula's economy.
The Michigan Center for Rural Health holds its annual conference next week in Mount Pleasant. The two-day conference brings those working in rural health together to discuss a variety of issues in rural health, network and collaborate.
Hoping to lessen the crowds at popular trails (and sell beer), Busch Light launched a campaign to promote lesser-known paths, including three in the U.P. Participants had to sign a non-disclosure agreement promising not to share trail locations or post information on social media.
Issue Media Group is excited to announce the relaunch of its online, community-informed, digital publication in the Upper Peninsula. UPword will focus on innovation, talent, entrepreneurship, social innovation, and community development, while featuring U.P.-based talent.
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