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Dan Schetter taking advantage of some big surf in April, Lake Superior Marquette

Malone’s Lens: Catching a Lake Superior wave

Surfing Lake Superior has become a faithful rite for several U.P. surfers, who find waves closer to home than some might expect. Our managing photographer Shawn Malone captured a great shot of the action.

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Isle Royale is already one of the most beautiful places on earth, but when paired with the swirling Milky Way, it goes beyond beauty in this photo from Shawn Malone.

Mary Townley, Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) Director of Home Ownership Div.
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MSHDA is partnering with the state’s religious leaders and faith communities to help homeowners avoid foreclosure with a program that addresses each homeowner’s unique situation.

Dave Nyberg of 40 Below Marquette County and Gov. Snyder
Young professionals have the chance to network, learn in Marquette County

Young and professional and in Marquette County? Then you should likely check out 40 Below, the organization built just for young professionals like you. Second Wave's Julia Woehrer sat down with 40 Below's Ryan Nummela to discuss what the group offers to the young and successful in the region.

Eagle Harbor lighthouse, March 2013
Malone’s Lens: Frozen in time

There's been plenty of snowfall this winter, and the lakeshores across the Upper Peninsula have seen the brunt of it. Managing photographer Shawn Malone captured this photo of a lighthouse--a moment frozen in time.

Dreaming of owning a Michigan home?
Dreaming of owning a Michigan home?

With low mortgage rates and many houses to choose from, there’s never been a better time for state residents to buy their own home.

The first musher flys down the chute at the Copper Dog 150 Sled Dog Race, Calumet
Malone’s Lens: Off to the races

Here in the Upper Peninsula, we sure love celebrating winter and what better way to show that love than by a great sled dog race? Managing photographer Shawn Malone was on hand in the Keweenaw when the Copper Dog 150 took off last week.

Malone’s Lens: Got snow?

Are you one of those people who can't get enough snow? Well, Munising would likely be willing to let you come and take away as much as you want, since they've met their yearly quota and then some.

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