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Mackinac Bridge

The perfect Michigan road trip has been created in time for spring

Source: Mlive.com

Solutions to obesity include healthy foods and regular activity.
Three U.P. health departments get grants to tackle obesity
Kanava International's office in downtown Sault Ste. Marie.
Development company Kanava locates in Sault Ste. Marie
Many of the manufacturers testing equipment at the Smithers Winter Testing center are auto companies.
Why the U.P. may be the best cold-weather testing environment in the lower 48

Ice, snow, and cold may be some people's least favorite things about the U.P., but for auto and aircraft manufacturers, they are prized assets that bring industry to the area each winter.

Finnish culture is a big part of the U.P.
Finland Calling goes off the air after over 50 years

Source: UpperMichigansSource.com

Sprout Lab will help Michigan entrepreneurs.
Sprout Lab offers agribusiness, startup resources
A familiar view to many Yoopers -- the pasty.
14 tastebud-pleasing restaurants in the U.P.

Source: Movoto.com

With the help of MSHDA funding and expertise, this historic structure was transformed into classy downtown apartments.
Two new U.P. communities enlist in Michigan Main Street

Downtown districts in the Upper Peninsula have come a long way since the mass exodus of retail businesses a few decades ago. Sault Ste. Marie and Iron River are among those getting help with downtown revitalization from the Michigan Main Street program.

Northern Michigan is rich in musical talent.
Two northern Michigan musicians audition on The Voice

Source: UpNorthLive

Snowy owls are subject to changing habitats.
Snowy owls tracked through U.P. and Midwest

Source: Detroit Free Press

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