Western Region

Crisp Point April Moonset

Malone’s Lens: Waves lapping in the moon light

Being a fan of the night sky in the Upper Peninsula is easy, especially when it's a clear, cool night. The stars twinkle with such brilliance that it's hard not to stare. And the moon? Well, see for yourself.

Blogger Jennifer Tucker of Wren Photography
U.P. bloggers connect both locally and globally

From their computers in the fairly-remote reaches of the Upper Peninsula, bloggers love to touch base with readers from around the globe. Writer Jeff Barr recently connected with some of the top-read Yoopers in the bloggersphere.

Michigan ranked as one of best craft brew states

Source: USA Today

Marketing Department finds new home in Houghton
Erik Mitisek of NexGreatPlace, Denver
The Rise of the Rest: Tech hubs bloom far from Silicon Valley

From Greenville, North Carolina to Baltimore, from Tampa to Denver to Cleveland to the Twin Cities, tech savvy, entrepreneurship, and investment are coming together to create bright clusters of digital innovation.

a glass of stout beer and variety cheeses
Drink, eat and be merry! How to pair your local meal with a local craft beer

When it comes to truly enjoying a meal, it takes not only outstanding food, but outstanding drink, too. People almost always turn to wine when thinking of a great pairing, but you don't have to. There are so many tasty, locally-crafted brews to be had and paired with any kind of meal, especially with the industry starting to boom here in the Upper Peninsula.

weathered dock in Marquette's Lower Harbor
Malone’s Lens: Let’s take a walk

While Mother Nature is doing her best to make it difficult to enjoy spring (is that MORE snow on the way?), our photographer Shawn Malone snapped this beautiful picture of a great place to go for a walk.

Baraga farmer disputes exotic hog ban based on treaty rights

Source: Detroit Free Press

Permit granted for second Detroit-Canada bridge

Source: Detroit Free Press

Habaneros expands services, revamps menu

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