North Country Trail supported by communities
Source: Mlive.com
Central Region
River Valley Bank pays back 2009 bailout money
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
UP Great Start wins statewide award
Source: ABC 5 & 10
U.P. students spark interest in power industry
Source: Bridge Michigan
Partner Partner Content Michigan hosts architectural and industrial design event of the year
The Michigan State Historic Preservation Office will launch a blockbuster show June 14 at Cranbrook Art Museum in Bloomfield Hills, displaying how the state contributed to the American Modernism movement in art, architecture and design.
From old school to new apartments: Iron River’s Central School is rehabilitated
An historic building in Iron River that closed its doors in 1980 was dying a slow death until a visitor to the area realized its potential as an apartment complex. Second Wave writer Neil Moran explains how the Central School in Iron River is being transformed into affordable housing.
Be safe this Memorial Day week
We here at U.P. Second Wave want to pass on our hope that everyone has a safe Memorial Day weekend (and every day after as well!). We, personally, will be spending time with family and friends and will not publish next week, but will return with all-new content on June 5. Until then, enjoy your extended weekend and we will see you in two weeks!
Farmers’ markets are taking over the U.P. this summer
We all want to eat the best we can, and for a lot of folks, that means choosing local or maybe organic foods. One way to find good, fresh food in your local community is to stop by a farmers' market. Long a staple in more agricultural-friendly areas, they are now hitting the U.P. too, and seem to just keep growing by the year.
