Rising from the Ashes: Lambda Chi Alpha restoration earns prestigious 2026 Build Michigan Award
The Associated General Contractors of Michigan recognized Iron Mountain-based Gundlach Champion for its restoration work on the historic home.
Western Region
Groups work to address food needs in the U.P.
With concerns about food insecurity on the rise, organizations in the U.P. and across Michigan are working to provide local food and support food distributions.
Copper Peak moves closer to return of competition
Renovations are expected to begin in the spring at Copper Peak, a ski flying hill that once attracted international athletes. Advocates hope to bring international competitions and visitors back to the famed tower in the western U.P.
Taking off: Ford Airport expands, wins awards
Ford Airport isn't resting on any accolades. The Dickinson County airport is expanding. A new hangar will open this summer and a second one is in the works. And the ground will be broken in the spring of 2025 on a new multi-million dollar passenger terminal.
A co-op for artists in Menominee
An intrepid group of artists have come together in Menominee to create a co-op for artists in the far-western Upper Peninsula community. Artwork is on display and for sale. The artwork includes watercolor, oil, acrylic, oil and cold wax, pastel, mosaic art, metal sculpture, jewelry, woodworked pieces, pottery, and ceramic wall art.
Crucial snowmobile stretch reopens after new agreement
"This is great news for snowmobiling and the communities that rely on its economic lifeblood in the western Upper Peninsula,” said Ron Yesney, U.P. trails coordinator with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Parks and Recreation Division.
Economic growth shows the U.P. has year-round strength
January is often a slow time of year for businesses, but there's still plenty happening in the U.P. as we get ready to look toward spring and take on new challenges.
The latest in new businesses around the U.P.
New additions to the Upper Peninsula business community continue to arrive this winter.
It’s pizza season: Three new pizza places open
Three new pizza places are enriching the U.P food scene this winter with recent openings.
U.P. economy steams ahead to the holidays
From deep dish pizza to new and innovative research, the U.P. is always moving forward.
