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Pathways to Success co-principal Tyrone Weeks.

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The Jampot Bakery in the Keweenaw, run by the Society of St. John.
Documentary reveals life of Keweenaw monks

Source: The Republic.com

Tech startups do exist in the U.P.
Lasalletech moves to new Hancock office
A familiar view to many Yoopers -- the pasty.
Thrillist names best 24 U.P. restaurants

Source: Thrilllist.com

The Smithsonian is focusing on the Gogebic Range in a new traveling exhibit.
Smithsonian traveling exhibit arrives in Ironwood

Source: Downtown Art Place

The beauty of the Pictured Rocks.
Things no one tells you about leaving the U.P.

Source: Movoto.com

A gorgeous view of Marquette's Lower Harbor. / Shawn Malone
LSJ explores challenges and growth for Michigan tourism

Source: Lansing State Journal

A new company is working with the Houghton/Hancock SmartZone.
Systems Control will open Houghton office
Road trips are an American tradition.
Biker tracks an 1800-mile course across the U.P.

Source: Pure Michigan

There is apparently a house in this blizzard photo.
Two U.P. towns on top 10 snowiest list

Source: Washington Post

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