Menominee

Menominee Lighthouse and "salty" freighter

Having once been known as a lumber town and producing more lumber than any city in America during its peak production, Menominee has been an integral part in the growth of the Upper Peninsula. Nestled on the shores of Green Bay and sharing the state border with Marinette, Wisc., Menominee is home to industries that include shipbuilding, chemicals, helicopters, paper making and auto and airplane parts. The city, which is the fourth largest in the Upper Peninsula, hosts events such as Art for All, a juried art show, and the Cabela's Master Walleye Circuit fishing tournament. In addition, they sponsor Waterfront Festival, a four-day celebration that showcases the downtown and city marina. Menominee's high school, the Maroons, shares a football rivalry with Marinette High School that is known for being the oldest interstate high school rivalry in the United States and the third longest.

UPside of Life: Remembrance and a dark week for Memorial Day

Sam Eggleston Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Here at U.P. Second Wave, we urge our readers to take the time and observe Memorial Day with safety and in solemn remembrance of those who have fallen for this country as members of the military. In addition, we will be observing our annual dark week and will be back with a new publication come June 6.

UPside of Life: Happy birthday to us!

Sam Eggleston Wednesday, May 09, 2012

May 10, 2010--a day that will live in infamy around the UP Second Wave offices. That was the day the first publication went live and out into the world. It's been two years of great times, wonderful experiences and a slew of interesting stories since then and we're not planning on slowing down anytime soon.

From Where I Sit: The Civilizing of Indiana Jones

Deb Pascoe Wednesday, May 09, 2012

What do you need to know about award-winning writer and author Deb Pacoe's views on life? She's funny at times, solemn at others and ranges everywhere in between. Her writing is always straight from the heart. She's also U.P. Second Wave's newest ongoing columnist. Enjoy.

Craftworkers create their own new entrepreneurial class

Douglas Trattner Wednesday, May 02, 2012

There is no requirement for a time card or a boss to be part of the working world. Some folks, even here in the U.P., have made a name for themselves, and an income, by being a bit more crafty than the rest.

Michigan communities are dancing to a new beat

MSHDA Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Placemaking is important to the future of the community you live in, even though you may have never really heard of it until now. MSHDA and the Small Business Administration of Michigan are trying to change that.

Malone's Lens: A sure sign that spring has sprung

Shawn Malone Wednesday, April 11, 2012

For some folks, seeing the first robin of the year is their sign that spring has finally arrived. For others, it may be that morel mushroom they come across. We here at UP Second Wave like to think that there is another sure sign that the season is upon us, as managing photographer Shawn Malone captured in this photo recently.

Complete Streets: Designing roadways for the benefit of all

K.G. Wassus Wednesday, April 04, 2012

Recently, the Michigan Environmental Council conducted a study with two focus groups. The results showed that state residents are more interested in seeing sidewalks and bike lanes--not just more roads. Amen to that, we say.

The Northern Lights: A slideshow by Shawn Malone

Shawn Malone Wednesday, March 21, 2012

We have the luxury of living in a place where nature's beauty showcases itself on a daily basis. Better yet, we have an amazing photographer in Shawn Malone who is capable of capturing it all. Check out her slideshow this week that captures the beauty of the northern lights.

Upside of Life: Every job should be celebrated

Sam Eggleston Wednesday, March 21, 2012

We here at Second Wave believe that any job that is created or retained deserves its own story. Managing editor Sam Eggleston writes in this week's column about job growth and how companies can spread the word that they're hiring.

Embarking on an Odyssey: Traveling through Michigan by bus and train

James Bruckbauer Wednesday, March 14, 2012

If you've ever traveled from the southern edge of our great state to the northern reaches, then you probably are well aware that you can't just jump on a train and make the trek. That's something that needs to change and is the focus of the upcoming Michigan Odyssey, an event being undertaken by Transportation for Michigan.

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