Western Region

March set as Maple Syrup Month in Michigan

Source: WNEM

MTEC gets award for job creation
Tom Tikkanen, Executive Director of Main Street Calumet
From Mining to Main Street: Calumet’s Revitalization

The copper era that brought prosperity to Calumet and eventually left the town high and dry left a legacy in more than one way: some marvelous historic structures that are being preserved and transformed for other uses, including galleries and downtown housing. Read how Main Street Calumet has led efforts to revitalize this historic city located smack dab in the middle of the beautiful Keweenaw Peninsula.

Dreaming of owning a Michigan home?
Dreaming of owning a Michigan home?

With low mortgage rates and many houses to choose from, there’s never been a better time for state residents to buy their own home.

The first musher flys down the chute at the Copper Dog 150 Sled Dog Race, Calumet
Malone’s Lens: Off to the races

Here in the Upper Peninsula, we sure love celebrating winter and what better way to show that love than by a great sled dog race? Managing photographer Shawn Malone was on hand in the Keweenaw when the Copper Dog 150 took off last week.

Johnsonville Sausage co-founder, U.P. native, dies at 96

Source: Green Bay Press Gazette

Shifra joins family medicine staff in Ontonagon
U.P. makes headlines for snow

Source: Detroit News

Randy Buchler of Shady Grove Farms
Food and labels: Shopping with knowledge

Labels can be confusing or misleading when you're trying to find the best foods for your family--maybe none more so than all the different types of organic foods available. Randy Buchler of Shady Grove Farm explains the difference between local and organic farms, and the variations therein.

Malone’s Lens: Got snow?

Are you one of those people who can't get enough snow? Well, Munising would likely be willing to let you come and take away as much as you want, since they've met their yearly quota and then some.

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