Wagener's in Au Train serves up classic German food.

New German-inspired restaurant open in Au Train

A new deli and cafe is open in Au Train serving authentic German food.

Dickinson County, Michigan.
Dickinson Chamber hires new office coordinator

A new staffer at the Dickinson Area Chamber Alliance will help small businesses with marketing and coordination.

It's finally time to keep your ice shack warm in the U.P.
The top UP Second Wave stories of 2015

A new year means a new beginning for many, and a chance to look back for others. Here is a rundown of the top five stories published by Upper Peninsula Second Wave last year. 

Health care jobs are growing.
War Memorial opens new cancer center

War Memorial Hospital in Sault Ste. Marie has opened a new, state-of-the-art cancer treatment center. 

CCI Systems adds plenty of experience to staff with two hires

CCI Systems has hired two new employees to its ever-growing staff, and they each bring with them plenty of industry experience. 

Dental care is needed in the U.P.
Aspen Dental comes to Marquette

Aspen Dental is now open in Marquette, offering dental care to an underserved area of Michigan.

Family health care is always in high demand.
New staff join Upper Great Lakes Family Health

Three new health care providers join the Upper Great Lakes Family Health network in the U.P.

Emily Geiger of Craft Cultures.
U.P. yeast adds new flavors to local beers

A Houghton-area scientist is building a successful business around locally-sourced and grown yeast cultures. Her work is changing Michigan's booming craft beer industry--and putting "local" in a whole new light.

The state of the creative economy in Michigan

Michigan has over 73,000 people working in various creative industries, contributing significantly to the the state's economy and those of its biggest cities. But according to Creative Many, we have lots of room to grow our creative sector.

Ray Johnson, new IMEC SmartZone CEO.
Ray Johnson to serve as new Marquette SmartZone CEO

The Marquette SmartZone, a branch of the MTEC SmartZone, has a new CEO, Ray Johnson.

Our Partners

Enbridge logo

Common Ground Is Brewing

Support local stories and receive our signature roast straight to your door when you join at the Standard level (or above).

Drink Better, Read Local

Close the CTA

Don't miss out!

Everything Upper Michigan, in your inbox every week.

Close the CTA

Already a subscriber? Enter your email to hide this popup in the future.