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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.

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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.

A drone view of the campground, perched 200 feet above Lake Superior.
Camping with a view: Kona Hills Campground opens in Marquette

Three lifelong Marquette friends with a passion for the outdoors and rustic camping have come together to create their campground: Kona Hills Campground. The unique 80-acre site boast views of Lake Superior, the Huron Mountains and Marquette.

All Gods Children Developmental Learning Center plans to be certified by  Michigan’s free PreK for All program by fall of 2025.
Detroit early education center preparing littles for “the next phase in life” despite challenges

All of Gods Children Developmental Learning Center in Detroit exemplifies the need for addressing early education professionals low wages and the need for increased state child care subsidies.

Norway butcher finds success in his hometown

Norway native Jeff Muraro gave up a sales career in the tech industry to open a butcher shop in his hometown. He learned sausage-making skills from his family -- his butchering skills were honed by watching YouTube.

This sign stands at the site of the Copper Country Intermediate School District’s first home build.
Build U.P. invests in teens and trades

InvestUP's housing development fund this spring welcomes the completion of the first student-built home among its career and technology education partnership with intermediate school districts.   

Kat Layton
Library social worker connects patrons with resources and a listening ear

Ypsilanti District Library’s social worker bridges the gap between patrons and local resources they need — everything from housing support to simply listening without judgment.   

Sweet News: U.P. maple syrup producer receives state grant to modernize, expand

A family-owned maple syrup producer in Iron County has been awarded a $100,000 state grant to modernize and expand operations. 

Helping start-ups on the road to success

From brilliant idea to product: The Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Program Accelerator helps innovators learn the ins and outs of moving their creations from the lab to the marketplace. 

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