U.P. economy faces diversifying challenge

Mining is seeing something of a resurgence in the U.P. lately, but economic experts still say diversifying the economy is the long-term plan for success.

Excerpt: The new mine, scheduled to begin extracting ore late next year, is the next chapter in the Upper Peninsula’s long history of making a living from natural resources.

But Michigan’s remote, lightly populated northern third is working to expand beyond its traditional employment in mining, timber and tourism.

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Source: Detroit Free Press