Sustainability

Robert Laitinen: Behind-the-scenes on restoring the Little Rapids in the St. Marys River

Chippewa County Road Commission superintendent Robert Laitinen calls the project to restore fast-flowing water in the St. Mary's River at Sugar Island the "highlight" of his career. Here's why.

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The menu at the new Delft Bistro in Marquette.
Delft Bistro transforms old marquee in downtown Marquette

An old theater has been transformed into an upscale restaurant in downtown Marquette.

Rainbow Packing in Escanaba
Food system grants boost meat, egg production in U.P.

Two U.P. food companies were awarded MDARD grants to expand their businesses.

This is just a small sample of the many wines available at Zephyr in Marquette.
Zephyr offers up wine, beer, and tasty eats in Marquette

Marquette's newest bar just happens to offer up one of the finest selections of wine in the entire regions, plus beers on tap, and a great selection of food to enjoy. 

The mouth-watering reuben at the Recovery Room.
Need a place to recover? Marquette’s newest restaurant is just right.

The Recovery Room is one of Marquette's newest places to grab a bite to eat or something to drink. 

Lift Nutrition in Escanaba.
Lift Nutrition opens in Escanaba

Those looking for expert advice on sports nutrition and supplements should stop in at the new Lift Nutrition in Escanaba.

Aaron Johnson is the new regional MDOT head.
MDOT taps Johnson for top U.P. spot

MDOT Superior Region has a new head engineer in Aaron Johnson.

Veridea Group's new Staybridge Suites in Marquette.
Staybridge Suites opens in downtown Marquette

A long-stay hotel is open in Marquette, finishing the multi-year Liberty Way development.

Three Shores CISMA coordinator stands near an invasion of Japanese knotweed in Sault Ste. Marie.
Eastern UP organization battles invasive plant species

Three Shores CISMA  is a group fighting invasive plant species in eastern U.P. locations and ecosystems including Mackinac Island.

Star Line Ferry to Mackinac Island.
Star Line to operate former Arnold ferries

As the Arnold Line ferry goes out of business at Mackinac Island, another company is taking over much of its assets.

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