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Michigan fourth-grade classrooms can register for free DNR state park field trips

Registration is now open for Nature Awaits, a Michigan DNR program offering fourth-grade classrooms free, educator-led state park field trips with up to $1,000 in school transportation reimbursements available this fall.

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LSSU transitions campus Health Care Center operations to Alcona Health Center

Lake Superior State University is transitioning the operations of its campus Health Care Center to Alcona Health Center over a 120-day period that began July 27. The move ensures uninterrupted, quality medical services for students and the community while giving current staff the opportunity to join Alcona Health Center.

Six U.P. students awarded LP Building Solutions scholarships

LP Building Solutions is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its LP Scholarship Program by awarding a record 104 scholarships totaling over $250,000 to team members' children for the 2026–2027 academic year.

Rx Kids expansion to 60 Michigan communities is balancing family budgets and birthing healthier babies

The Michigan program is the largest unconditional cash transfer program for expectant parents in the country. 

Peninsula Fiber Network opens renovated office in Marquette

Peninsula Fiber Network has relocated to a newly renovated office in Marquette, expanding its regional telecommunications infrastructure to better support Michigan's first responders, businesses, and essential service providers.

Growing Michigan Markets: 11 vendors join new state initiative

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Michigan Farmers Market Association have launched the Farmers to Markets Program, selecting 11 farm businesses across five statewide markets to receive tailored marketing support from Taste the Local Difference.

Lake Superior State University unveils new landmark letter installations

Lake Superior State University (LSSU) installed two large-scale landmark letter displays to boost school pride and campus visibility.

Marine Trades Institute to host annual fundraiser August 21

On Friday, August 21, the Marine Trades Institute heads to Les Cheneaux Distillers for "Crafted for a Cause," an annual fundraiser.

NMU secures $13 million in state funding for new enterprise center

Northern Michigan University has secured $13 million in state funding to help construct its new $23 million Northern Enterprise Center, a 30,000-square-foot facility that will house the College of Business and feature advanced cyber security labs.

Visit Keweenaw awards nearly $99K to recreation and tourism projects

Fueled by a local lodging assessment, these grants will improve trail access, community gathering spaces, historic attractions, and accessibility for both residents and visitors.

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