An aerial view of the Michigan Tech campus

Michigan Tech approves new campus master plan; includes facility upgrades, new residence hall, more

“The campus master plan presents a collective vision from our students, staff and faculty about the future of Michigan Tech and the facilities we will put in place to support that vision,” says Rick Koubek, Michigan Tech president..  

Ironwood’s Miners Park combines history and recreation

Once the site of several mines, Ironwood's Miners Memorial Heritage Park is now home to a network of trails, inviting outdoors fun and history lessons in one setting.

Children enjoy a StoryWalk®.
Dearborn nonprofit forges relationships to inspire healthy living

Dearborn-based Leaders Advancing and Helping Communities has honed the art of bringing community residents and organizations together while ensuring that the unique perspectives of Arab Americans, refugees, and immigrants have a seat at the table during the decision-making processes.

Blackrocks Brewing in Marquette.
Craft beer business continues to grow in U.P.

The number of breweries continues to grow in the U.P., appeasing locals and  travelers alike. 

Synergy Health Center CEO Valarie Cunningham is the organizer of the upcoming symposium.
Kalamazoo symposium to address mental health disparities in Black community

Black Americans face many unique mental health challenges, including higher rates of emotional distress and lower access to behavioral health care.

Inspiration for what one of the new public art installations in downtown Iron Mountain will become.
Downtown Iron Mountain wins grant to help complete new public art installation project

“I firmly believe that public art brings the community together and it brings economic growth to an area. And I think that our community recognizes that,” says Mindy Meyers, program director for the Iron Mountain Downtown Development Authority.  

Negaunee celebrated the opening of its downtown social district on Saturday, Oct. 1.
Negaunee celebrates opening of social district, becomes second U.P. community to do so

“The social district provides new opportunities for more people to come downtown and for us to drive more traffic downtown. That's what we're looking for, for people to come to our businesses,” says Nate Heffron, city manager for Negaunee.  

A trail under construction in the Dickinson network.
Dickinson Trail Network brings new level of adventure to the U.P.

The trail network for hikers, bikers and winter sports enthusiasts continues to expand in Dickinson County, making the western Upper Peninsula county a mecca for eco tourists.

A children's vaccination event at the Ottawa County Department of Public Health.
Michigan health providers work to reverse falling childhood vaccination rates in pandemic’s wake

Michigan health officials are sounding the alarm that childhood vaccination rates for diseases like measles, chickenpox, and polio have yet to rebound from their slump during COVID-19 lockdowns.

The 2021 Operation Action U.P. Excellence Awards.
Nomination window opens to award the U.P.’s most excellent businesses

You’ll find that most of these business owners have some of the biggest hearts of anybody, and have a strong focus on their local communities and have made a significant impact,” says Rich Tegge, co-chair of Operation Action U.P.

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