Western Region

Shawn Malone wins viewers’ choice in Smithsonian contest

Source: Smithsonian Magazine

Jim Korpi of Korpi's Hop Farm
Demand for hops creates niche for farmers

The lure of a cold lager, ale or other specialty beer crafted in a local brewery has created a demand for locally grown hops. Read how a handful of farmers are working to meet this need while encouraging other farmers to do the same.

UP Breweries
A guide to your favorite U.P. breweries coming to print

Fall is right around the corner and that (along with these hot summer days) gets everyone thinking about a nice, cool brew. We recommend having a locally-crafted beer, as do Jesse Land and Josh Marenger, the authors of a soon-to-be-released guide on the various breweries across the U.P.

Owner Lori Slager at The Sparrows in Grand Rapids
Small businesses as third places experience growth

How many places do you have? If you're not sure, here's a recommendation: three. In this special report, we'll discover small businesses throughout Michigan that serve as "third places" for their communities, and are growing because of it. 

Tahquamenon safe schools
Upper Peninsula partners come together on Safe Routes to School program

The tiny village of Newberry is showing Yoopers and Michiganders alike how to collaborate to develop a better community through transportation.

Daniels talks U.P. on David Letterman

Source: Detroit Free Press

Huffington Post puts U.P. on top waterfalls list

Source: The Huffington Post

Historians gather in Upper Peninsula

Source: Detroit Free Press

Jutila Center’s newest resident is LeClaire Surveying Services
U.P.-wide appliance recycling program underway

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