Leigha Woelffer, winner of the Sue Nott Scholarship for young women who ice climb.

Tiny Munising gets big boost from ice climbing festival

It's not skiing, snowmobiling, or snowshoeing that brings crowds to tiny Munising on the shores of Lake Superior each winter. Some of the world's best ice climbing is found there, and it's making a big impact on the small town.

A LSSU team has developed a new ski pole.
LSSU prototypes new ski pole
Houghton County makes bid for $5 million energy prize
TEAM Wireless has locations in Wisconsin and Michigan.
TEAM Wireless plans headquarters in Escanaba
Growlers at the Soo Brewing Company
New gastropub opening in Sault by owner of Soo Brewery
The new Delta Animal Shelter building.
Two U.P. animal shelters getting new homes
Health care jobs are growing.
UPHS hires two in management
Gear Patrol names Marquette one of the best places to travel

Source: Gear Patrol

Northern schools turn rural status into an advantage for education

Source: Mlive.com

The crowdfunding site for Norm Breyfogle's health care costs.
U.P. comic artist example of health care crowdfunding

Source: The New York Times

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