Winter storm poses challenges in Central U.P.

Drifts reaching over 25 feet high stuffed Downtown Munising’s “Art in the Alley” installation after one of the biggest March blizzards in recorded history struck last week. The alleyway is used as an artwalk featuring local painters and photographers during the summer months. 

Bay Mills Community College plans state-of-the-art health care facility

The new facility will feature a state-of-the-art nursing simulation lab and an EMT lab, providing hands-on, real-world training for aspiring healthcare professionals.

Michigan Iron Industry Museum closed due to roof damage

The structural damage was caused by heavy snow; the roof is intact but several trustees that bear the roof's weight began cracking on Feb. 21.

Negaunee’s Newest Neighborhood: Maple Ridge helps ease housing crunch

The wooded Maple Ridge Subdivision  is being developed by Wildflower Development Group, a Wisconsin-based company with strong ties to the U.P.

How Enbridge’s community grants power Michigan’s future

Endbridge's Fueling Futures program helps fund education, workforce development, emergency services, and environmental conservation.

The Orbion propulsion system.
York Space Systems acquires Houghton-based Orbion Space Technology

Founded in 2016, Orbion designs and manufactures Hall-effect electric thrusters for constellation-scale satellite missions.

Keweenaw Mountain Lodge announces schedule for 2026 Dark Sky Festival

Eleven speakers have been confirmed, representing fields spanning astrophysics, aurora chasing, night sky photography, dark sky conservation, archaeoastronomy, and geomagnetic science.

From Forest to Pharmacy: Researchers explore maple sap as a lifeline for cancer survivors

Researchers in the U.P., Michigan and beyond are looking into potential health applications for maple sap.

Michigan Outdoors: Adventure for everyone

Over the past several years, Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park has worked with organizations including Disability Network West Michigan, schools and colleges to expand adaptive recreation.

Keweenaw tourism thrives with boost in short-term rentals

The region drastically outperformed statewide and regional averages in revenue growth.

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