U.P. Deer Habitat Program improved, open for applications
Funding this year increased to a total of $200,000, raising the range of grant funding requests to $5,000-25,000 per project.
Innovation in Calumet: Steelhead Technologies secures $84M Boost
Steelhead has developed a cloud-based software platform that digitizes the shop floor, streamlining quoting, scheduling, inventory, production tracking, quality control and accounting.
Eastern U.P. colleges create a new pathway for early childhood educators
Lake Superior State University and Bay Mills Community College are stepping in to address a critical need for highly qualified educators in the region and beyond.
Cedarville’s Marine Trades Institute honored with 2026 Make It Better Foundation Philanthropy Award
This prestigious honor recognizes organizations that demonstrate the highest standards of excellence, leadership, and impact.
Is the Keweenaw Peninsula on track for a historic winter?
As of this Monday, the Keweenaw Peninsula received 187.75 inches of snow, far outpacing last winter’s totals at this same point.
How NMU’s ‘Work Scholars’ program is helping power Marquette’s medical device manufacturing boom
The university’s Work Scholars program provides a pipeline for students to earn a specialized engineering degree or certificate while gaining paid, hands-on industry experience before graduation.
Brrrr: The Heikinpäivä Polar Plunge returns to Hancock in February
The return of the polar plunge, organizers said, elevates Heikinpäivä’s role as the official kickoff to Hancock’s winter festival season.
Marketing firm behind Schoolcraft rebranding campaign honored
A grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture enabled Schoolcraft County to hire a professional marketing partner to create a consistent, countywide brand.
Lake Superior Community Partnership plans CEO transition
CEO Christopher Germain will remain in his role throughout the search and transition process.
Building a Legacy: New endowment fund helps secure the future of the Iron Ore Heritage Trail
Marquette residents Bill and Dea Danly worked with the Community Foundation of Marquette County to establish the fund.
