Western Region

Cody Huebner demonstrates a modified dirt bike for use on snow.

Dirt bikes can be turned into snow bikes for winter

Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in Marquette Magazine and can be found in original form with more photos here.  The Upper Peninsula has always been known for its beautiful […]

Portage Health in Hancock
Portage Health has a new CFO
The Holiday Inn Express Houghton-Keweenaw.
Veridea names new Holiday Express manager
There are so many sights to see in Michigan.
Celebrate Michigan’s 178th birthday with a quiz

Source: Detroit Free Press

1st Element makes sustainable sunglasses.
Tech student creates sustainable sunglasses with Kickstarter help

Source: UpperMichigansSource.com

The Keweenaw Peninsula.
Keweenaw Community Foundation has new director
Research under ice on the Portage Canal in Houghton.
Michigan Tech tests under-ice equipment
Waterfalls are among the sights in the U.P.
Pure Michigan has new chief of tourism

Source: Lansing State Journal

How smart is our energy grid?
How ‘smart’ is Michigan’s electrical grid?

You may have a smart meter on your house, but what's so "smart" about it? We explore Michigan's foray into the "smart grid" and how it affects you.

Silent Sports-XC Skiing
Cross-country ski championships bring boost to Keweenaw

Source: ABC 10

Our Partners

Enbridge logo

Common Ground Is Brewing

Support local stories and receive our signature roast straight to your door when you join at the Standard level (or above).

Drink Better, Read Local

Close the CTA

Don't miss out!

Everything Upper Michigan, in your inbox every week.

Close the CTA

Already a subscriber? Enter your email to hide this popup in the future.