Northern Michigan University boasts U.P.’s top chef in Nathan Mileski

Being named Chef of the Year in the Upper Peninsula is old hat for Nathan Mileski, who has been awarded the honor three times during his career. But you wouldn't know it by the way Mileski reacts--each and every victory is special to him and keeps him motivated to continually strive to be the best he can be.

Farmers Markets in Calumet, Marquette get grants
Evergreen Award of Marquette County honors Nheena Weyer Ittner
Projects will improve transportation choices in Houghton
Kennecott Eagle Minerals selects company for mine water treatment
Cliffs pledges quarter million to Marquette General Health Systems’ Accelerating The Future campaign
Rapid River artist profiled after ArtPrize win

Source: ArtServe Michigan

Norway native finds job — in Antarctica

Source: Traverse City Record Eagle

UPside of Life: Zombies will walk the streets of Sault Ste. Marie

Ever want to be one of the walking dead without having to eat brains? Well, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario is making that happen with a zombie walk benefiting a local food bank. Second Wave managing editor Sam Eggleston talks about the invasion of the living dead, and how you can join them for a good cause.

Remote location not a hindrance for this family-owned business

State of the art technology and staying abreast of changing business practices has allowed this family to run a successful publishing business from a remote location in Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula.

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