LSSU earns ABET accredition for four engineering programs

This marks the first ABET accreditation for the robotics engineering program, with the other three programs completing re-accreditation.

A Second Season: The story behind Norway Mountain’s big return

Founded in the early 1970s, Norway Mountain had been a longtime fixture with local skiers and others before its lengthy dormancy.

Former Finlandia building to become apartment complex

Twenty-seven apartments are planned for the multi-story structure in Hancock.

Bay Mills Community College awarded $9 million gift 

President Dr. Duane Bedell called the contribution “extraordinary” and “transformative."

A recent graduating class at the Marine Trades Institute, formerly the Great Lakes Boat Building School.
Marine Trades Institute partners with businesses for high-impact giving

The Cedarville school hopes to build on fundraising success from last year.

Partridge Creek Farm sets Giving Tuesday campaign to bolster food access

The farm hopes to raise $5,000 to upgrade free community grazing beds at the Ishpeming Middle School garden.

New restaurants in Houghton and Hancock boost local food scenes

New restaurants replace eateries that have closed in recent months.

Keeping an eye on ships crossing the Straits of Mackinac

The Enbridge Straits Maritime Operations Center monitors ships passing through the Straits to make sure anchors are properly secured.

Houghton's waterfront before the improvements were made.
Visit Keweenaw and Keweenaw Chamber share new space

The organizations are sharing office space in the historic Leopold Building in downtown Houghton.

Northern Michigan University listed in “2026 Guide to Green Colleges”

NMU scored a 91 out of 99 possible points, focusing on effective and realistic environmental responsibility.

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