Eastern Region

MDOT starts testing of Tow Plow in U.P.

This winter in the Upper Peninsula is certainly the perfect time and place for the Michigan Department of Transportation to test a new snowplow design, which is just what they’re […]

Ice biking video shows a new side of winter sports

Source: Adventure Journal

For St. Patrick’s Day, some history of the Irish in Michigan

Source: Detroit Free Press

New approach to business: Apps that help in everyday tasks

Remember the days of stacks of business cards and landlines? Smartphone and tablet technology has ushered in a new era of doing business and here are a few apps that help make day-to-day tasks just a little bit easier and more efficient.

Eagle Harbor lighthouse, March 2013
Malone’s Lens: Frozen in time

There's been plenty of snowfall this winter, and the lakeshores across the Upper Peninsula have seen the brunt of it. Managing photographer Shawn Malone captured this photo of a lighthouse--a moment frozen in time.

Statewide trail system to be discussed

Source: Detroit Free Press

Invasive species may be to blame for loon deaths

Source: Traverse City Record-Eagle

Dreaming of owning a Michigan home?
Dreaming of owning a Michigan home?

With low mortgage rates and many houses to choose from, there’s never been a better time for state residents to buy their own home.

The first musher flys down the chute at the Copper Dog 150 Sled Dog Race, Calumet
Malone’s Lens: Off to the races

Here in the Upper Peninsula, we sure love celebrating winter and what better way to show that love than by a great sled dog race? Managing photographer Shawn Malone was on hand in the Keweenaw when the Copper Dog 150 took off last week.

U.P. paddling trips highlighted by presenter

Source: Three Rivers Commercial-News

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