Old Houghton furniture store gets a new life as apartment housing with a view
An abandoned building in downtown Houghton will be transformed into much-needed housing, creating nine apartments and commercial space.
First cougar cubs discovered in Michigan in more than a century
“It’s pretty exciting, considering this could be the first known cougar reproduction in modern times in the western Great Lakes states,” said Brian Roell, large carnivore specialist for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Flower Power: Michigan Tech professor developing robot for lavender harvesting
Harvesting flowers is a gentle business, one traditionally done by hand. An assistant professor at Michigan Technological University hopes to help farmers automate that cumbersome task. She is developing a robotic harvesting system.
It’s now the Marine Trades Institute
Cedarville's boat building school has a new name: The Marine Trades Institute. The rebranding reflects the school's growth and its efforts to attract more students interested in the marine trades industry.
Sault Tribe works to recover from cyber attack
“Some tribal organizations were impacted more severely than others and are still recovering, but we’re fortunate to be able to reopen Kewadin’s doors and continue serving as a prime entertainment destination for the eastern U.P.,” said Sault Tribe Chairman Austin Lowes.
BOSS Snowplow marks milestone anniversary with the release of four groundbreaking products
"Cold Front Technology, SL4 LED Headlights, and SmartTouch+ represent the next generation of innovation in snow and ice control, delivering smarter, more connected tools that maximize efficiency, visibility and control " said Jody Christy, vice president at BOSS Snowplow.
U.P. ski resorts ride an expansion wave
Like ski resorts across the country, ski areas in the U.P. are investing millions of dollars to improve snowmaking and expand their winter offerings. They're also adding amenities to attract guests year-round.
From Munising to Memphis: Two U.P. brothers’ journey to winemaking in rural Michigan
Brothers Mike and Jeff Dausey have transformed a former wine shop and antique store into a flourishing winery in a rural area northeast of Metro Detroit.
New jobs and investments in Houghton County
A pair of performance-based grants from the Michigan Strategic Fund are supporting dozens of new jobs and the expansion of two Houghton County companies with ties to the U.S. defense industry.
Iron Mountain USPS Center will continue operations
“This is great news for rural Michiganders who depend on (the United States Postal Service) for delivery of essential items, including financial documents, lab tests, prescriptions for veterans, and more, that are critical to the health and safety of residents,” said U.S. Sen. Gary Peters.
