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Upper Hand distribution soon to reach Minnesota

Beer fans in Minnesota will soon be able to enjoy the brews created at Upper Hand Brewery in Escanaba thanks to an expanded distribution plan. 

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Some of the Upper Peninsula women who marched on D.C.
U.P. women march on Washington

Among the marchers who filled the streets of Washington D.C. over the weekend, there were several groups from the U.P. present, along with one of our writers, who talks about the experience here.

Helen Kahn of the Sasawin Project.
Domestic violence shelter pioneers companion animal program

In the Anishinaabe language, Sasawin means nest, or safe place. The Sasawin Project provides that safe place for the pets of  women seeking shelter from domestic abuse.

Mona Lang says Marquette's downtown is growing.
Q&A: Mona Lang on Downtown Marquette

DDA director, Mona Lang ,talks about the future of the city of Marquette's downtown.

Ishpeming quarterback Daniel Olson.
How a football state title is bringing depression awareness to the big screen

An Upper Peninsula football coach and his family are pushing to turn personal tragedy into helping as many other people as possible with the documentary "Do It For Daniel," a story of football, mental health, and suicide.

The UP 200 is hosting the first Dryland Dash.
Dryland Dash aims to boost off-season sled dog racing

The Dryland Dash will be held for the first time this weekend in Marquette County, a new way to showcase sled dog racing in the off season.

Copper Crust Co. wood-fired pizza.
Food truck revolution: U.P. sees boom in mobile restaurants

The number of food trucks popping up in the U.P. seems to increase each season. Here's the latest new endeavors and why there are so many lately.

Tacos and BBQ come together as two Michigan chefs collaborate

Slows BarBQ and Dia de los Tacos are holding a collaborative food event in Marquette this week, combining their signature barbecue and tacos.

Promotional artwork for the Northstar Saga.
Northbound opens filmmaking up to U.P. community

A U.P.-made web series is getting ready to film its second season, and is reaching out to the U.P. community at large to get involved and support the production.

Ski Country Farm at the Sault Farmer's Market.
Greens and growth: local agriculture is a growing business in the eastern U.P.

Community supported agriculture is growing in popularity in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, and boosting local businesses as it does. We talked to two CSA farmers about why and how they do what they do.

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