Central Region

Solar power is a must-have living off-grid.

Modern off-the-grid living is alive and well in northern Michigan

Using a combination of modern technology and old-fashioned common sense, these Yoopers and northern Michiganders eke out an off-the-grid existence in a bounteous but occasionally hostile land.

The Vista Theater in Negaunee.
Old movie theaters find new life in the U.P.

Historic movie theaters often have had to close, or transform into something else, after the growth of television and now, the transition to digital film. Here's how two U.P. theaters have survived the changes.

The U.P. won the Duluth Trading Co.'s Flannel City Face-Off.
U.P. wins Flannel City Face-Off

Source: UpperMichigansSource.com

UIX brought together innovators.
VIDEO: New ideas for cities come from Urban Innovation Exchange

In September, innovators from around the country convened in Detroit to exchange their ideas for building better cities and stronger communities. For three days, Detroit was transformed into a marketplace for ideas for cities.

The historic Quincy Mine in Hancock.
Old mine shafts suggested as energy option

Source: Midwest Energy News

Bell Hospital has new CEO, CFO as new name is announced
Where do you do your banking?
Gladstone’s First Bank hires new director
The new Junction 95 bar in Champion.
Junction 95 bar now open near Champion
Stephenson National Bank & Trust in the U.P.
Stephenson National Bank and Trust adds new offices with merger
Former Delft Theater in Marquette gets grant for rehab

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