Western Region

Group seeks a collective vision for the Great Lakes basin

There is no doubt in anyone's mind that the Great Lakes deserve to be protected, and one international group with members in the Upper Peninsula, is seeking a unified vision as to the best way to achieve that goal. Second Wave writer Neil Moran sat down and talked with some of the 1st Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Symphony leaders to discuss the cause.

Keweenaw Brewing Company expanding facilities to meet demand
Report shows value of investing in arts and culture

Source: Crain's Detroit Business

Filmmakers plan to showcase Michigan, including a U.P. documentary

Source: Dearborn Press and Guide

Tech scientists say mining debate is missing some complex ideas

Source: Michigan Tech News

UPside of Life: Re-inventing the snow shovel, and other Yooper ingenuity

It takes special people to live in the U.P. and be happy about the long winter and the short rest of the year--but those who do live here are more than just hardy and determined, they're inventive, too, as UP Second Wave managing editor Sam Eggleston writes.

New Upper Peninsula job portal now online
Michigan Tech professor says solar is at affordability tipping point
U.P. ties mark the fledgling Olympic women’s ski jumping field

Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Keweenaw Chamber announces plans for growth

Source: UpperMichigansSource.com

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