Western Region

The historic Fayette townsite.

Ghost towns of the U.P. explored

Source: Detroit Free Press

UIX brought together innovators.
VIDEO: New ideas for cities come from Urban Innovation Exchange

In September, innovators from around the country convened in Detroit to exchange their ideas for building better cities and stronger communities. For three days, Detroit was transformed into a marketplace for ideas for cities.

The U.P. won the Duluth Trading Co.'s Flannel City Face-Off.
U.P. wins Flannel City Face-Off

Source: UpperMichigansSource.com

The historic Quincy Mine in Hancock.
Old mine shafts suggested as energy option

Source: Midwest Energy News

U.S. 41 in the Keweenaw provides a stunning fall drive.
Keweenaw makes Most Scenic Roads list

Source: Mlive.com

Michigan Technological University is home to some of the brightest students in the country.
Tech recognized for number of women getting doctorates

Source: Michigan Tech News

Hancock Middle School Students work on a wetlands preservation project.
Students build underwater robots to keep an eye on the Great Lakes

Students across the Copper Country are learning new ways to protect the Great Lakes and its watersheds through the Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative.

Why is Michigan a leader in place-based education?

Dr. Doris Terry Williams, Executive Director of the Rural School and Community Trust, on the need for place-based education in both rural and urban environments, and how Michigan's Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative is leading the charge.

An apple a day...
Western U.P. Health Department names new administrator
Solar powered 3D printing is now possible.
Tech professor works on making an off-grid 3D printer

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