Central Region

Aaron Johnson is the new regional MDOT head.

MDOT taps Johnson for top U.P. spot

MDOT Superior Region has a new head engineer in Aaron Johnson.

Helen Kahn of the Sasawin Project.
Domestic violence shelter pioneers companion animal program

In the Anishinaabe language, Sasawin means nest, or safe place. The Sasawin Project provides that safe place for the pets of  women seeking shelter from domestic abuse.

Veridea Group's new Staybridge Suites in Marquette.
Staybridge Suites opens in downtown Marquette

A long-stay hotel is open in Marquette, finishing the multi-year Liberty Way development.

Series regular Nate Alwine returns as ex-Marine and father Alex.
Northbound starts production of second season

An independent web series filmed and produced in the Upper Peninsula is starting its second season.

Mona Lang says Marquette's downtown is growing.
Q&A: Mona Lang on Downtown Marquette

DDA director, Mona Lang ,talks about the future of the city of Marquette's downtown.

The grand opening of UPtown Gifts in Ishpeming.
New gift store opens in Ishpeming

The Gossard Building in Ishpeming is now home to a new retail gift shop.

Groundbreaking at the OSF St. Francis medical building in Gladstone.
OSF St. Francis breaks ground on new Gladstone building

Gladstone is getting a bigger, updated medical building, part of the OSF St. Francis Medical Group.

Ishpeming quarterback Daniel Olson.
How a football state title is bringing depression awareness to the big screen

An Upper Peninsula football coach and his family are pushing to turn personal tragedy into helping as many other people as possible with the documentary "Do It For Daniel," a story of football, mental health, and suicide.

UP Home Health and Hospice relocated in Marquette.
UP Home Health and Hospice relocates

Home health provider U.P. Home Health and Hospice has relocated its Marquette office.

Windsong Studios has opened in downtown Marquette.
Windsong Studios welcomes artists in Marquette.

A new art studio is open in downtown Marquette.

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