Western Region

Michigan Tech partners with CMU to offer physical therapy degree

Michigan Technological University students interested in pursuing a career in physical therapy can do just that with the addition of a new partnership with Central Michigan University to offer a […]

The city as a startup

Tracy Certo, publisher of one of our sister publications, Pop City in Pittsburgh, brings back new ideas from the spring CEOs for Cities conference, including one key approach to urban development: Looking at cities as if they were startup businesses.

American Spectator visits U.P.

Source: The American Spectator

Keweenaw’s Entrepreneur Support Center recognized nationally
Not just for the city: Rural busing helps drivers leave their cars behind

Just because you're not in the big city doesn't mean there are no transportation alternatives. Rural bus systems can help people leave their cars behind when gas prices or the environment are a concern.

MTU researcher works on generating heat from solar panels
Summer illness should come with make-up days

Columnist Deb Pascoe asks, why can't we have make-up days of summer when we're sick? After all, we get extra days of school to make up for all the snow; it only seems fair.

Big Louie Moilanen monument gets attention from Freep

Source: Detroit Free Press

Michigan Nature Association announces 60th anniversary tour
Enjoy the Fourth–Upper Peninsula style!

We'll be taking a week away from publishing over the Fourth of July (we'll be back July 11) and we here at U.P. Second Wave urge you to be safe, responsible and to have a great time celebrating our nation's independence. While you're at it, pick up some Vollwerth's to grill and some cool, refreshing KBC to drink and celebrate with some Upper Peninsula flair.

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