Western Region

Two Upper Peninsula historic sites added to national register

Among the latest seven Michigan historic sites to be added to the National Register of Historic Places are two in the Upper Peninsula. Saint Henry’s Evangelical Lutheran Church and Cemetery […]

Royal Oak author sets collection of stories in the U.P.

Source: Kansas City Star

Folk music recordings provide glimpse of U.P.’s history

Source: Associated Press

Fitzgerald's
Things to do in the U.P.: Fitzgerald’s Eagle River Inn

Things to Do in the U.P. visits and reviews everything you might want to do in the U.P. but haven't done, whether you're a long-time resident or just visiting the area. This fall, while you're taking in the Keweenaw autumn colors, make sure to stop at The Fitz in Eagle River for good eats and a gorgeous place to stay, reviewed here by Things to Do in the U.P. author Jesse Land.

BridgeGuard adds two to staff
Local professor set to launch inaugural book
U.P. economy faces diversifying challenge

Source: Detroit Free Press

Jason Sides, Program Coordinator of MYOI
Program offers opportunities for those often forgotten by the foster care system

"Aging out" of the foster care system leaves young adults on their own in the world, often with little or no instruction or guidance on how to build a successful life. The Michigan Youth Opportunity Initiative is a new program that offers youths from foster homes support and common sense information as they learn to live in the "real world."

North Country Trail hiker recounts her journey

Source: Chelsea Standard

Michigan Tech has snowball record in 2014 record book

Source: Michigan Tech News

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