Cutting the ribbon for UPHP.

UPHP opens new office in Marquette

The Upper Peninsula Health Plan has new offices in Marquette.

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.

Veridea Group's new Staybridge Suites in Marquette.
Staybridge Suites opens in downtown Marquette

A long-stay hotel is open in Marquette, finishing the multi-year Liberty Way development.

Series regular Nate Alwine returns as ex-Marine and father Alex.
Northbound starts production of second season

An independent web series filmed and produced in the Upper Peninsula is starting its second season.

Three Shores CISMA coordinator stands near an invasion of Japanese knotweed in Sault Ste. Marie.
Eastern UP organization battles invasive plant species

Three Shores CISMA  is a group fighting invasive plant species in eastern U.P. locations and ecosystems including Mackinac Island.

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.

Star Line Ferry to Mackinac Island.
Star Line to operate former Arnold ferries

As the Arnold Line ferry goes out of business at Mackinac Island, another company is taking over much of its assets.

The grand opening of UPtown Gifts in Ishpeming.
New gift store opens in Ishpeming

The Gossard Building in Ishpeming is now home to a new retail gift shop.

Groundbreaking at the OSF St. Francis medical building in Gladstone.
OSF St. Francis breaks ground on new Gladstone building

Gladstone is getting a bigger, updated medical building, part of the OSF St. Francis Medical Group.

Michigan Technological University.
Michigan Tech submits plan for new health technology complex

Michigan Technological University is asking the state to approve plans for a big new health technologies building on campus.

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