Young entrepreneur launches U.P.-inspired skate and streetwear

The company creates clothing and skate deck signs that reflect Aidryk's style and creativity.

Three U.P. communities, three water projects

Houghton, Ironwood and Baraga benefit from grants from the Michigan Strategic Fund’s Community Development Block Grant.

The Sunrise Guy

For almost seven years, Bugsy Sailor has been on a mission to watch every sunrise. But now, he wonders if the inspiration that started this project will also be the thing that ends it.

Keweenaw Community Foundation creates fund for local radio station

The Radio Keweenaw Fund will help ensure the station’s long-term financial stability by supporting essential operational needs.

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.

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