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Copper Country adds 60-plus childcare slots — more needed

A communitywide collaboration has resulted in the creation of more than 60 new licensed childcare slots.

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MTU’s largest donation ever will fund new student wellness center 

The approximately 90,000-square-foot center will reorganize many of the university’s student services into one location.

Young entrepreneur launches U.P.-inspired skate and streetwear

The company creates clothing and skate deck signs that reflect Aidryk's style and creativity.

Keweenaw Community Foundation creates fund for local radio station

The Radio Keweenaw Fund will help ensure the station’s long-term financial stability by supporting essential operational needs.

LSSU earns ABET accredition for four engineering programs

This marks the first ABET accreditation for the robotics engineering program, with the other three programs completing re-accreditation.

Bay Mills Community College awarded $9 million gift 

President Dr. Duane Bedell called the contribution “extraordinary” and “transformative."

A recent graduating class at the Marine Trades Institute, formerly the Great Lakes Boat Building School.
Marine Trades Institute partners with businesses for high-impact giving

The Cedarville school hopes to build on fundraising success from last year.

Partridge Creek Farm sets Giving Tuesday campaign to bolster food access

The farm hopes to raise $5,000 to upgrade free community grazing beds at the Ishpeming Middle School garden.

Houghton's waterfront before the improvements were made.
Visit Keweenaw and Keweenaw Chamber share new space

The organizations are sharing office space in the historic Leopold Building in downtown Houghton.

Northern Michigan University listed in “2026 Guide to Green Colleges”

NMU scored a 91 out of 99 possible points, focusing on effective and realistic environmental responsibility.

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