Six U.P. organizations awarded America250MI History grants
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Bay Mills Community College plans state-of-the-art health care facility
The new facility will feature a state-of-the-art nursing simulation lab and an EMT lab, providing hands-on, real-world training for aspiring healthcare professionals.
Michigan Iron Industry Museum closed due to roof damage
The structural damage was caused by heavy snow; the roof is intact but several trustees that bear the roof's weight began cracking on Feb. 21.
York Space Systems acquires Houghton-based Orbion Space Technology
Founded in 2016, Orbion designs and manufactures Hall-effect electric thrusters for constellation-scale satellite missions.
Keweenaw Mountain Lodge announces schedule for 2026 Dark Sky Festival
Eleven speakers have been confirmed, representing fields spanning astrophysics, aurora chasing, night sky photography, dark sky conservation, archaeoastronomy, and geomagnetic science.
Keweenaw tourism thrives with boost in short-term rentals
The region drastically outperformed statewide and regional averages in revenue growth.
NMU officially recognized as Bee Campus USA affiliate
To be an affiliate, participants have to increase the availability of native plants, reduce the use of pesticides, and provide nest sites for local wildlife species
Registration open for Partridge Creek Farm’s 2026 CSA program
Seventeen weeks of fresh, locally grown produce available to the community.
LSSU to invest more than $10 Million in campus improvements
Campus-wide improvements include major roof repairs, upgrades to sidewalks, roads and parking areas, as well as refreshed landscaping and new signage.
Copper Peak seeks executive director for multimillion dollar transformation
This high-visibility role offers a starting salary of $75,000 – $105,000, plus relocation assistance and flexible scheduling.
Bay Mills Community College plans state-of-the-art health care facility
The new facility will feature a state-of-the-art nursing simulation lab and an EMT lab, providing hands-on, real-world training for aspiring healthcare professionals.
Michigan Iron Industry Museum closed due to roof damage
The structural damage was caused by heavy snow; the roof is intact but several trustees that bear the roof's weight began cracking on Feb. 21.
York Space Systems acquires Houghton-based Orbion Space Technology
Founded in 2016, Orbion designs and manufactures Hall-effect electric thrusters for constellation-scale satellite missions.
Keweenaw Mountain Lodge announces schedule for 2026 Dark Sky Festival
Eleven speakers have been confirmed, representing fields spanning astrophysics, aurora chasing, night sky photography, dark sky conservation, archaeoastronomy, and geomagnetic science.
Keweenaw tourism thrives with boost in short-term rentals
The region drastically outperformed statewide and regional averages in revenue growth.
NMU officially recognized as Bee Campus USA affiliate
To be an affiliate, participants have to increase the availability of native plants, reduce the use of pesticides, and provide nest sites for local wildlife species
Registration open for Partridge Creek Farm’s 2026 CSA program
Seventeen weeks of fresh, locally grown produce available to the community.
LSSU to invest more than $10 Million in campus improvements
Campus-wide improvements include major roof repairs, upgrades to sidewalks, roads and parking areas, as well as refreshed landscaping and new signage.
Copper Peak seeks executive director for multimillion dollar transformation
This high-visibility role offers a starting salary of $75,000 – $105,000, plus relocation assistance and flexible scheduling.
