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New Family Dollar location opens in Gwinn

The new location for Family Dollar in Gwinn is now open. 

The Connor Sport Court mill is located in Amasa, Michigan. Maple basketball courts played on  under bright lights in big cities come from this rural spot in the Upper Peninsula. (photo courtesy   Nick Jensen/Floline Media)
Diverse trees, diverse products support Michigan’s forestry industry

Michigan's forest industry is building on its checkered past, producing an array of products connecting the Michigan's wilderness economy to its urban centers. But keeping forests healthy is the key.

The new warming hut
New warming hut makes cross-country skiing a little more toasty

There's a new warming hut at Blueberry Ridge cross-country ski trail in Marquette County. 

Jay Bierlein cutting a log into lengths.
Voices from the woods: Logging for a living in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

Logging has long been an industry that has been a part of the Upper Peninsula landscape and communities. We take a minute to meet some of the loggers who are out in the woods working no matter what the weather brings. 

PC Medic wants to help you keep your data backed up and secure

PC Medic is offering a backup service for clients to help ensure they never lose their information, photos and more. 

A new destination for coffee, baked goods now open in Chatham

The Chatham Depot is now open in Alger County, and coffee and a wide variety of baked goods await you. 

Wagener's in Au Train serves up classic German food.
New German-inspired restaurant open in Au Train

A new deli and cafe is open in Au Train serving authentic German food.

Dickinson County, Michigan.
Dickinson Chamber hires new office coordinator

A new staffer at the Dickinson Area Chamber Alliance will help small businesses with marketing and coordination.

It's finally time to keep your ice shack warm in the U.P.
The top UP Second Wave stories of 2015

A new year means a new beginning for many, and a chance to look back for others. Here is a rundown of the top five stories published by Upper Peninsula Second Wave last year. 

CCI Systems adds plenty of experience to staff with two hires

CCI Systems has hired two new employees to its ever-growing staff, and they each bring with them plenty of industry experience. 

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