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Exploring the U.P.: 3 small towns you have to visit

Some of the Midwest's best kept secrets are located right here in the U.P. Small towns throughout the U.P. offer visitors unsurpassed, breathtaking views, homemade dinners, unique festivals and overall, a darn good time. We've uncovered tips and suggestions from locals to help you prepare for trips to three U.P. small towns.

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The Green Door survives decades with commitment to regulars, great entertainment

While neighboring businesses suffered during the economic decline, Lansing's live entertainment bar, the Green Door didn't just survive; it grew. By never wavering in their commitment to the community while evolving their entertainment to reach new audiences, the Green Door has built a reputation as one of Lansing's best hangouts.

The Sparrows welcomes community, grows with Wealthy Street neighborhood

Inspired by the gathering places of early 20th century writers and poets in Russia, Lori Slager and two friends set out to make a coffee shop in Grand Rapids where they'd want to hangout. Now, The Sparrows is the gathering space for neighbors and has been a catalyst for more neighborhood growth.

Woodbridge Pub plants the seeds of community in Detroit

Jim Geary set out to change a neighborhood in Detroit. He began with homes in the Woodbridge neighborhood, but things really started to swell when he finished rehabbing a commercial building and opened the Woodbridge Pub, the new center for community in the neighborhood.

Jim Korpi of Korpi's Hop Farm
Demand for hops creates niche for farmers

The lure of a cold lager, ale or other specialty beer crafted in a local brewery has created a demand for locally grown hops. Read how a handful of farmers are working to meet this need while encouraging other farmers to do the same.

UP Breweries
A guide to your favorite U.P. breweries coming to print

Fall is right around the corner and that (along with these hot summer days) gets everyone thinking about a nice, cool brew. We recommend having a locally-crafted beer, as do Jesse Land and Josh Marenger, the authors of a soon-to-be-released guide on the various breweries across the U.P.

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Upper Peninsula partners come together on Safe Routes to School program

The tiny village of Newberry is showing Yoopers and Michiganders alike how to collaborate to develop a better community through transportation.

Lagniappe
Popular Marquette chef creates Cajun dishes with a twist

With years of experience in the rearview mirror, local chef Don Durley has spent the past few years shaking things up on the Marquette food scene.

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Sault Area Chamber of Commerce names Kisner new director

The Sault Area of Chamber of Commerce has gone through two directors in less than two years but appears to be on track to serve its members with an energetic new director.

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Crowdfunding campaigns in Michigan offer (mostly) uplifting reports

Two northern Michigan entrepreneurs started up their businesses using crowdfunding, such as Kickstarter. Here's how they did it.

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