Central Region

UPside of Life: Finnish squeaky cheese is a Yooper treat

Take a quick bite and you'll learn immediately why Finnish squeaky cheese--also called juustoa--earned its name. But beyond the noise it makes against your teeth, the main reason to sit down and enjoy a slice of this Yooper treat is because is just tastes so darn good.

Diamonds and dreams: a family business

The children of Wattsson and Wattsson Jewelry Store owner Ron Wattsson stepped in to shoulder their father's business and legacy following his untimely death. Second Wave writer Deb Pascoe sat down with the family to discuss the challenges, and successes, that have come since. 

Marquette General announces plan to build a new facility in Escanaba

First-ever SBA small business outreach tour of Michigan coming to area

Iron Mountain, Ironwood and Menominee receive grants for tree inventories

Marquette redefines ‘Up North’ for downstate travelers

NPR interviews Grand Marais author on her new book

U.P. named one of the ‘coolest’ summer vacation to beat the heat

Yooper Steez: 9,000 Year-old tool discovered in Hermansville

A 9,000-year-old tool was discovered by researchers in Delta County not too long ago, as noted in this post that originally appeared on Yooper Steez. How much you want to bet it was used for either cutting venison or making pasties?