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Michigan's first mass timber building built with Michigan wood.

DNR hosts open house at Newberry Customer Service Center

Here's your chance to see Michigan’s first mass timber building built with Michigan wood. The DNR is hosting a family-friend open house at its Customer Service Center in Newberry on Thursday, Aug. 14.

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Fairs in full swing across the U.P.

“I think it's very important as we see the change in our agricultural industry, there’s just so many people now that are so far removed from agriculture and what it takes to raise an animal, and it's just wonderful to show folks what it does take and how much effort goes into it,” said Paul Naasz, president of the Alger County Fair Board.

NEOMED launches dental program to improve statewide oral health access

NEOMED's new Bitonte College of Dentistry will embed dental students in Ohio communities to improve access and address shortages in rural and urban oral health care.  

This sculpture was unveiled at Keweenaw National Historical Park last year.
New sculptures to be unveiled at Keweenaw National Historical Park

“The sculptures were intended to bring the memory of those miners and their families, those original immigrants to this area, back here,” says artist Kasey Koski.

NMU hosts BIPOC Outdoor Summit

"There are multiple groups that help people learn about the outdoors and enjoy things they've never done before in community with others, but people don't always know they exist or actively seek them out," says Shawnrece Butler, assistant vice president for Opportunity, Empowerment and People at Northern Michigan University.

A forested parcel up for auction in Montmorency County in the northern lower peninsula.
U.P. properties included in upcoming DNR auctions

“These lands are used for a variety of recreation activities and also support the state’s economy through tourism, the timber industry and job creation," said Scott Whitcomb, who is director of the DNR’s Office of Public Lands.

Rep. Greg Markkanen receives Visit Keweenaw Tourism Champion Award

“Rep. (Greg) Markkanen has been and continues to be a champion of the Keweenaw’s visitor economy through his hard work with mom-and-pop businesses and recreation volunteer groups,” said Brad Barnett, who is executive director of Visit Keweenaw. 

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How an Indiana hygienist inspires careers, expands access as an industry ambassador

Hali Householder helps recruit future dental hygienists and promotes whole-body health through a pioneering workforce initiative tackling care shortages.

InvestUP receives $1.6 million from Michigan Innovation Fund

“The funding from the Michigan Innovation Fund is recognition that rural regions like the Upper Peninsula have the sophistication and capability to be meaningful partners in innovation and entrepreneurship. This distinction is critical given growth follows a culture of innovation,” said Marty Fittante, CEO of InvestUP.

A rendering of the new state-of-the-art education building at the Marine Trades Institute.
Marine Trades Institute break grounds on state-of-the-art training facility

"This new facility, bolstered by our partnership with Formula Boats, marks a pivotal moment for the Marine Trades Institute," says Nikki Storey, president of the Marine Trades Institue. "It not only allows us to meet the growing demand for skilled marine technicians but also reinforces our commitment to providing students with the best possible training environment."  

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