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Houghton researchers join international biofuels study

Fifteen researchers from Michigan Technological University in Houghton are joining a five-year National Science Foundation-backed project to explore two major questions facing the energy industry. Three dozen scientists from the […]

It’s not always politic to talk politics

Politics, politics. It's the season for debate, argument and opinions about candidates, issues, platforms and parties. Hopefully it also doesn't mean the end of friendships or bad feelings between family members. Columnist Deb Pascoe talks about how to navigate the elections socially.

Small publisher Mudminnow Press calls the Copper Country home

A small press doesn't have to be located in New York City or even Chicago--three partners are making a go of new publishing company Mudminnow Press right here in the U.P., at the end of U.S. 41 in Copper Harbor.

UPside of Life: You win some, you lose some

The sweetness of victory. The bitterness of defeat. In any sport, they are realities of the game. But managing editor Sam Eggleston, who is the assistant coach for the varsity eight-man football team at Mid Peninsula High School, says it's not always about winning or losing--it's about how a team responds the following week.

UPside of Life: Wolverines earn win on long road trip

First week of football competition is officially behind us and managing editor Sam Eggleston talks about how the Wolverines fared on the road and facing adversity.

Winter is coming, or at least fall is

You might have noticed the subtle changes that tell U.P. residents it's almost time to say goodbye to our short yet sweet summer and welcome in another autumn. Columnist Deb Pascoe reflects on the changes.

Pie is only one of many reasons to come Up North

Source: The Jewish Week

Michigan Tech works with Arizona researchers on water use project
MTEC SmartZone already exceeding job creation goal for 2012
Making it anywhere: Crowdfunding fuels startup companies in surprising places

As the Beatles once crooned, sometimes you just need a little help from your friends. Thankfully, in the world of crowdfunding, entrepreneurs have a lot of potential friends who are looking to lend them a hand in getting their business off the ground.

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