Two NMU players and U.P. natives land NFL tryouts
Source: ABC 5&10
Eastern Region
Celebrating the essence of being a Yooper
On August 10, thousands of Upper Peninsula natives will converge on Elwood Mattson Lower Harbor Park in Marquette. But what is Yooper Day and what are we celebrating?
Malone’s Lens: Waves lapping in the moon light
Being a fan of the night sky in the Upper Peninsula is easy, especially when it's a clear, cool night. The stars twinkle with such brilliance that it's hard not to stare. And the moon? Well, see for yourself.
U.P. bloggers connect both locally and globally
From their computers in the fairly-remote reaches of the Upper Peninsula, bloggers love to touch base with readers from around the globe. Writer Jeff Barr recently connected with some of the top-read Yoopers in the bloggersphere.
Michigan pig debate hits the pages of the New York Times
Source: New York Times
The Rise of the Rest: Tech hubs bloom far from Silicon Valley
From Greenville, North Carolina to Baltimore, from Tampa to Denver to Cleveland to the Twin Cities, tech savvy, entrepreneurship, and investment are coming together to create bright clusters of digital innovation.
Drink, eat and be merry! How to pair your local meal with a local craft beer
When it comes to truly enjoying a meal, it takes not only outstanding food, but outstanding drink, too. People almost always turn to wine when thinking of a great pairing, but you don't have to. There are so many tasty, locally-crafted brews to be had and paired with any kind of meal, especially with the industry starting to boom here in the Upper Peninsula.
Michigan ranked as one of best craft brew states
Source: USA Today
Malone’s Lens: Let’s take a walk
While Mother Nature is doing her best to make it difficult to enjoy spring (is that MORE snow on the way?), our photographer Shawn Malone snapped this beautiful picture of a great place to go for a walk.
