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Farmers' markets are taking over the U.P. this summer

Joe Baur Wednesday, May 22, 2013
We all want to eat the best we can, and for a lot of folks, that means choosing local or maybe organic foods. One way to find good, fresh food in your local community is to stop by a farmers' market. Long a staple in more agricultural-friendly areas, they are now hitting the U.P. too, and seem to just keep growing by the year.

From old school to new apartments: Iron River's Central School is rehabilitated

Neil Moran Wednesday, May 22, 2013
An historic building in Iron River that closed its doors in 1980 was dying a slow death until a visitor to the area realized its potential as an apartment complex. Second Wave writer Neil Moran explains how the Central School in Iron River is being transformed into affordable housing.

Michigan hosts architectural and industrial design event of the year

Brian Conway, Michigan State Historic Preservation Officer Wednesday, May 22, 2013
The Michigan State Historic Preservation Office will launch a blockbuster show June 14 at Cranbrook Art Museum in Bloomfield Hills, displaying how the state contributed to the American Modernism movement in art, architecture and design.

Be safe this Memorial Day week

Sam Eggleston Wednesday, May 22, 2013
We here at U.P. Second Wave want to pass on our hope that everyone has a safe Memorial Day weekend (and every day after as well!). We, personally, will be spending time with family and friends and will not publish next week, but will return with all-new content on June 5. Until then, enjoy your extended weekend and we will see you in two weeks!

North Country Dreamland video captures imaginations of many

Shawn Malone Wednesday, May 15, 2013
 Lake Superior Photo owner and Second Wave managing photographer Shawn Malone is one of the best there is at capturing the Northern Lights and other celestial events. Her recent time-lapse video showcasing a year's worth of night skies is stunning.

GUEST COLUMN: The quest for walkability

Lloyd R. Matthes Wednesday, May 15, 2013
CUPPAD's executive director, Lloyd Matthes, talks about the elements that can make up a walkable--or unwalkable--city.

UPWARD Initiatives take local economy to new heights

Neil Moran Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Often you read about a study being done to improve this or that and you never hear anything more about it. UPWARD Initiatives is using a study done in 2009 to bring together 180 volunteers to improve the quality of life for residents of the Upper Peninsula and two counties in Wisconsin.

Malone's Lens: High waters of the Upper Peninsula

Shawn Malone Wednesday, May 08, 2013
If there is one thing we didn't lack this winter, it was precipitation. The good news is, the lakes should be higher. The bad news? The spring run off was intense.

Teens start new cycle in their lives with mountain biking

Deb Pascoe Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Start the Cycle introduces court-referred and at-risk teens to the challenging sport of mountain biking as a positive alternative to drug and alcohol use and other unhealthy activities. In addition to physical conditioning, teens are paired with adult mentors who help them understand healthy boundaries and learn how to establish and meet positive life goals.

U.P. bloggers connect both locally and globally

Jeff Barr Wednesday, May 01, 2013
From their computers in the fairly-remote reaches of the Upper Peninsula, bloggers love to touch base with readers from around the globe. Writer Jeff Barr recently connected with some of the top-read Yoopers in the bloggersphere.

Celebrating the essence of being a Yooper

Lee Brown Wednesday, May 01, 2013
On August 10, thousands of Upper Peninsula natives will converge on Elwood Mattson Lower Harbor Park in Marquette. But what is Yooper Day and what are we celebrating?

Malone's Lens: Waves lapping in the moon light

Shawn Malone Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Being a fan of the night sky in the Upper Peninsula is easy, especially when it's a clear, cool night. The stars twinkle with such brilliance that it's hard not to stare. And the moon? Well, see for yourself.

The Rise of the Rest: Tech hubs bloom far from Silicon Valley

Eric Peterson Wednesday, April 24, 2013
From Greenville, North Carolina to Baltimore, from Tampa to Denver to Cleveland to the Twin Cities, tech savvy, entrepreneurship, and investment are coming together to create bright clusters of digital innovation.

Drink, eat and be merry! How to pair your local meal with a local craft beer

Sam Eggleston Wednesday, April 24, 2013
When it comes to truly enjoying a meal, it takes not only outstanding food, but outstanding drink, too. People almost always turn to wine when thinking of a great pairing, but you don't have to. There are so many tasty, locally-crafted brews to be had and paired with any kind of meal, especially with the industry starting to boom here in the Upper Peninsula.

Malone's Lens: Let's take a walk

Shawn Malone Wednesday, April 24, 2013
While Mother Nature is doing her best to make it difficult to enjoy spring (is that MORE snow on the way?), our photographer Shawn Malone snapped this beautiful picture of a great place to go for a walk.
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