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

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

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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.

New restaurants in Houghton and Hancock boost local food scenes

New restaurants replace eateries that have closed in recent months.

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Michigan Good Food Fund receives $3 million USDA grant to expand healthy food access

The Michigan Good Food Fund is expanding its efforts to bring fresh, affordable food to underserved communities.

Hancock mother creates her own maternity clothing line after being disappointed with traditional offerings

Hancock mother of five creates her own stylish maternity and infant clothing.

Vanlandschoot & Sons partner to bring local Whitefish to a national audience

The partnership with Great Lakes Tinned Fish will make Van Landschoot & Sons the primary supplier for the company’s full line of whitefish products.

Sanilac County CMH CEO Wilbert Morris presents iPad to Sanilac County Sheriff Paul Rich
Meeting rural Michiganders’ mental health care needs

Michigan’s rural residents face different challenges when accessing mental health care than residents of urban areas. Transportation issues, loneliness, and limited group therapy options can compound their mental health needs. To address these challenges, community mental health (CMH) agencies innovate community-based solutions that meet their populations where they are at.   

Stormy Kromer's Collegiate Collection represents 18 universities in the Midwest.
Stormy Kromer unveils first-ever series of collegiate hats

The iconic Stormy Kromer-style hat is now available in your favorite college colors. The Ironwood company this week unveiled a series of hats of representing colleges from the Midwest, including Northern Michigan University, Michigan Technological University, and Lake Superior State University.

Monica Smith, Yevgenia Gazman, and Christine Sauvé, MIRC Detroit Office.
الهجمات على العائلات المهاجرة وما تعنيه لتعليم الطفولة المبكرة

في عام 2024، لاحظ معلمو الطفولة المبكرة في جنوب غرب ديترويت انخفاضًا كبيرًا في تسجيل الأطفال في مرحلة ما قبل المدرسة، وذلك بعد تصاعد نشاط تنفيذ قوانين الهجرة. وعلى الرغم من أن هذا الانخفاض لم يتم توثيقه رسميًا في ذلك الوقت، أفادت منظمات مجتمعية أن ما يقارب 15٪ من الطلاب تم سحبهم من برامج ما قبل المدرسة في المنطقة خلال أسابيع قليلة.

Sold out: Stormy Kromer’s limited-edition cap honoring the Edmund Fitzerald’s 50th anniversary

Within days of its release, a special-edition Stormy Kromer cap commemorating the tragic sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald sold out. The caps were a fundraiser for a Wisconsin organization that wants to erect an historical sign at the ship's last port of call on Lake Superior.

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