Western Region

David Gill dives into the decoction process.

What does the craft beer boom mean for home brewers?

The craft beer boom hasn't shaken the foundations of the U.P's rich homebrewing tradition. If anything, the region's amateur brewing community is more tight-knit, creative and ambitious than ever before.

Cody Huebner demonstrates a modified dirt bike for use on snow.
Dirt bikes can be turned into snow bikes for winter
Portage Health in Hancock
Portage Health has a new CFO
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
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.

Waterfalls are among the sights in the U.P.
Pure Michigan has new chief of tourism

Source: Lansing State Journal

Winter is coming.
The U.P. can offer advice to lower Michigan on how to survive this winter

Source: The State News

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