“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.
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.
Residents north of the bridge didn't need a readers' poll to know the U.P. is second to none when fall colors explode. Writer Dianna Stampfler shares some hot spots for color and outdoor fun, underscoring how important fall tourism is in the U.P.
Libraries that serve both schools and the public are becoming popular co-working spaces across rural Michigan.
Thanks to a federal grant, a new program aims to expand training and education to increase the pool of community health care workers and paramedics in the U.P.
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.
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.
"After a rigorous interview and community engagement process, Dr. Brock Tessman rose to the top as the clear choice for the next NMU president,” says NMU Board Chair Steve Young.
“UP Michigan Works! will help facilitate a smooth transition back to the Upper Peninsula, so people can settle in and enjoy all the amenities that a U.P. lifestyle offers while contributing to the growth of a vibrant economy,” says Bill Raymond, CEO of Upper Peninsula Michigan Works!
"With our students, we've had 100 percent job placement over the last six years,” says Thomas Coates, director of development for GLBBS.
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