It makes total sense to have solar farms set up across the nation, collecting energy from the sun and providing it in a clean, sustainable fashion. But what about here in the U.P. where snow covers the ground (and solar panels!) for five or more months?
In Sault Ste. Marie growth has never been achieved overnight; it's been more like a slow, steady climb up a mountain. Read how the Soo has weathered the storms of change and is looking forward to a bright future.
While many try to consciously buy many products they use on a daily basis from local companies, buying brake systems locally may not have crossed many people's minds. But it's completely possible in the U.P. thanks to a Hancock-based company.
Living in a rural or remote area doesn't mean you can't work from home, or telecommute, to a job in your chosen field. In fact, a home-based job can give some folks the freedom to live wherever they want--and if that's the case, like it is for the telecommuters we talked to, why not live in the beautiful Upper Peninsula?
After barely a year in business, Brogie’s Tavern is already a key player in downtown Ishpeming’s social and cultural scene, and its young owners have big plans for the future.
A historic Upper Peninsula lighthouse is just emerging from a rehabilitation project backed by state and local agencies and many volunteers. The DeTour Reef Light in northern Lake Huron has all the tools to become a maritime placemaking asset for the area, drawing visitors, and strengthening the local economy, and it'll be open for visitors this coming year.
Black Bear Grill is the newest restaurant on the scene in the Gwinn area, and the Cave Fitness Center is the newest gym. What makes them different is that they both are at home in a former community center, and are inheriting some of the same roles it played to move the community of Sawyer forward.
Craft brews aren't just found in the largest U.P. towns; Munising offers its own brewpub, Shooters Firehouse Brew Pub, which has been proving popular with locals and visitors alike.
For youngsters who have grown up a stone's throw from its shores, Lake Superior's enormous presence can sometimes be taken for granted. Michigan State University Extension's Life of Lake Superior program offers youngsters and adults alike a fresh take on the recreational and educational opportunities offered by this powerful natural resource.
The funding model for medical research is a difficult one--either apply for scarce government funding, or work for a big pharmaceutical company. Even charities that back medical research for specific diseases can be inefficient. So, a Marquette entrepreneur had a better idea: crowd-fund it. That's how WeSearch was created.
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