Western Region

Heated wiper blade company has been keeping winter drivers safe for 20 years

A Houghton-based company has been quietly innovating in the world of heated windshield wiper blades for more than 20 years. And you can even get them on your own car.

Portage hires new marketing director
Isle Royale wolf found dead after leaving for mainland

Source: Mlive.com 

Scott Corpolongo Smith of Wintergreen Farms
What to do with a college education: Start farming

A young couple from lower Michigan found their ideal life on a farm near Ontonagon, and now are working to help build the local food infrastructure across the Upper Peninsula. 

Veridea has several promotions, additions to staff
What Michigan tourism might look like in wake of climate change

Source: Detroit Free Press

Researcher finds way to make DNA sequencing, HIV drugs cheaper
What the ice on Lake Superior means for Isle Royale

Source: LakeSuperior.com

Chassell native makes a name for herself in Nashville

Hannah Bethel, from a small town in the Keweenaw, is gaining recognition among Nashville's elite and garnering fans around the globe by pounding out some powerful licks she has written and recorded on her first album.

Copperwood mine project sold to new owner

Source: Junior Mining Network

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