Western Region

The U.P. was declared Flannel City.

Five reasons why folks should visit the U.P.

Source: Business Wire

The Yooper Goddess at work.
Yooper Goddess puts out a venison e-cookbook
Eisenhower Center is locating in Chassell.
Eisenhower Center opens satellite office in Chassell
Molly Cavaleri at Michigan Technological University.
Michigan Tech researcher forges ahead with global warming research

Using a project called TRACE, Molly Cavaleri studies the effects that climate changes are likely to have on tropical forests worldwide.

Lake Superior.
Local NWS staffer gets statewide award

Source: Michigan State University Extension

A biomass project in Canada.
Biomass plant could replace aging coal plant in U.P.

Source: Midwest Energy News

There is apparently a house in this blizzard photo.
Keep up to date on the snow here

Source: Mlive.com

Tawnee McCluskey
Want to get people back to work? Fill the basic skills gap

Low-income workers like Tawnee McCluskey often lack the basic skills needed to find a good job. To bridge the gap, experts says it's essential to invest in training. Yet despite millions of people out of work, programs are hard to find.

Renewable energy is Michigan's future.
Powering the Mitten: What’s next for our renewable energy future?

Michigan's Renewable Portfolio Standard sunsets in 2015, and legislators, utilities and advocates are getting ready to decide what's next for renewable energy in Michigan. Here's a look at some facts behind that debate.

Who do you trust with your money?
Angel investor network being developed in the U.P.

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