Escanaba native brings pasties to lower Michigan

Source: Ionia Sentinel-Standard

Xcel suggests Wisconsin to U.P. power line

Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press

Outdoors writer has idea for different kind of moose hunt

Source: Mlive.com

UPside of Life: St. Ignace does stellar job in representing entire peninsula

St. Ignace is the first place you come to when crossing the Mackinac Bridge. Thankfully the town and its residents and entrepreneurs have no problem with being the gateway to all that is great about the U.P., says Sam Eggleston in his weekly column.

Making Marquette a little sweeter: Joe’s Cakes builds business, reputation

It’s not just the sheer number of fans of Joe’s Cakes that is growing. After starting in 2008, the company now produces 30 cakes a day and makes desserts for 72 weddings a year. Lucy Hough took a few moments to find out just what makes Joe Heck rise to the challenge.

Even your pets want you to shop local: Dr. Tim’s pet food created by Marquette veterinarian

Dr. Tim Hunt cares about animals. It's the reason he became a veterinarian in the first place, and why he opened his own practice in Marquette. But his care for animals goes beyond that; Hunt has created his own line of pet food for the dogs and cats in your life, available right here in the U.P.

Benchmark Leather Works offering custom pieces online
Escanaba’s newest hot spot: Salon West & Spa ready to make you look beautiful
Continental Fire Co. gives Houghton a new breath of night life
LSSU clean energy idea goes to state competition

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