How charter schools have changed Michigan education
An exploration of the history and changing nature of charter schools in Michigan, through the eyes of the universities which charter them most often.
Eastern Region
Chippewa County Credit Union cuts ribbon on new location
A longtime Sault credit union moved to a new building recently.
Hello, Mr. Ambassador: Bugsy Sailor promotes the Yooper lifestyle like it’s his job
Meet Bugsy Sailor. He loves the Upper Peninsula. So much so, he's taken it upon himself to let the world know what a great place it is to live and play.
Movie tells coming-of-age story set in the U.P.
Directed by Edd Benda, the movie "Superior" was filmed in the U.P. and now is making its way around the festival circuit, including upcoming Michigan showings.
A career path through the woods: Michigan’s next generation of forestry talent
A career in forestry might appeal to anyone who loves spending time in the woods and gaining a deeper understanding of them--and the next generation of foresters is making a new, sustainable path.
Artists can be the “connective tissue” of a neighborhood — but first they need a place to live
How affordable live/work housing for artists can reinvigorate neighborhoods and bring members of diverse communities together.
The boys of fall more often number eight these days
Football season is here, but it's not the sport many Upper Peninsula high school alumni remember. Amid declining enrollment, football doesn't draw as many players as it once did. That's giving rise to smaller 8-man teams across the state.
Soo Motors holds ribbon cutting
The Soo Motors Ford dealership in Sault Ste. Marie is expanding.
The Surprising Second Life of a Michigan Tree
In Michigan, we appreciate our trees for their beauty, and the shade and recreation they provide. But that's just part of their value. Here, we follow the surprising second life of a Michigan tree.
Plaidurday will be celebrated Oct. 2
Plaidurday is a celebration of everything plaid that has been running since 2011, started by a U.P. man.
