Central Region

3rd street revitalization

Marquette working toward multi-use Third Street corridor

Marquette's Third Street is an increasingly busy thoroughfare, and city planners are looking at its future as a mixed-use, walkable, bikable corridor that can connect downtown with residential areas with some needed improvements.

Dave and Susie of Northern Sun Winery
Wineries thrive in the Upper Peninsula

In the last few years, more new wineries and wine tasting rooms have cropped up in the U.P., joining established wineries and vineyards and strengthening this growing Upper Peninsula industry. Take a drive down U.S. 2 this fall along the shores of Lake Michigan and visit some of the newcomers and existing winemakers.

Pam Perkins of Rare Earth Goods
How to revitalize a small downtown: Ishpeming has some ideas

Small town downtowns don't necessarily serve the customers they once did. So how do they keep moving forward when the business is gone? Some folks in Ishpeming have answers to that question, and it involves adapting and reshaping the downtown.

Gladstone, Marquette farmers’ markets get grants
Connor Sports wins exporter of the year state award
Craft Beer
Group dedicates entire week to craft beer

In its second year, U.P. Craft Beer Week is on the horizon. Coming up in the beginning of September, craft beer lovers will have the chance to experience craft beer through various venues and events.

RV blog author travels through U.P.

Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Environmental journalists visit U.P. mines

Source: Peninsula Pulse

U.P. elects own poet laureate

Source: Michigan Radio

Marquette farmers market will get new look

Source: Mining Journal

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