A Second Season: The story behind Norway Mountain’s big return
Founded in the early 1970s, Norway Mountain had been a longtime fixture with local skiers and others before its lengthy dormancy.
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Former Finlandia building to become apartment complex
Twenty-seven apartments are planned for the multi-story structure in Hancock.
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The farm hopes to raise $5,000 to upgrade free community grazing beds at the Ishpeming Middle School garden.
New restaurants in Houghton and Hancock boost local food scenes
New restaurants replace eateries that have closed in recent months.
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Munising Components is one of the first operations in the country to connect a primary sawmill directly to a fully automated hardwood component line.
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Return North is about making it easier for people with roots in the U.P. to come back.
Donald W. Koivisto: An advocate for Upper Peninsula farms
He built a reputation for bipartisanship, cooperation, and steady attention to rural concerns.
MSU Extension’s ERAIL program equips responders for livestock accidents in the U.P. and across Michigan
ERAIL trains first responders, law enforcement, and agricultural professionals to handle the unique challenges of livestock accidents.
Niche farms in the U.P. and rural Michigan receive grants to expand
Small family farms in rural Michigan receive state grants to expand operations.
Innovation and advocacy: Building the early childhood workforce
If implemented, the many innovative solutions for building the early childhood workforce could have phenomenal results.
Former Finlandia building to become apartment complex
Twenty-seven apartments are planned for the multi-story structure in Hancock.
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.
New restaurants in Houghton and Hancock boost local food scenes
New restaurants replace eateries that have closed in recent months.
Rooted in Wood, Powered by Innovation: Timber Products’ new Munising Components facility redefines manufacturing in the U.P.
Munising Components is one of the first operations in the country to connect a primary sawmill directly to a fully automated hardwood component line.
Return North: Finding a way back home
Return North is about making it easier for people with roots in the U.P. to come back.
Donald W. Koivisto: An advocate for Upper Peninsula farms
He built a reputation for bipartisanship, cooperation, and steady attention to rural concerns.
MSU Extension’s ERAIL program equips responders for livestock accidents in the U.P. and across Michigan
ERAIL trains first responders, law enforcement, and agricultural professionals to handle the unique challenges of livestock accidents.
Niche farms in the U.P. and rural Michigan receive grants to expand
Small family farms in rural Michigan receive state grants to expand operations.
Innovation and advocacy: Building the early childhood workforce
If implemented, the many innovative solutions for building the early childhood workforce could have phenomenal results.
