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Feature Story The Connor Sport Court mill is located in Amasa, Michigan. Maple basketball courts played on under bright lights in big cities come from this rural spot in the Upper Peninsula. (photo courtesy Nick Jensen/Floline Media) UPword - UPSustainability

Diverse trees, diverse products support Michigan's forestry industry

AJ HughesFriday, February 12, 2016
Feature Story Jay Bierlein cutting a log into lengths. UPword - UPBuilding Communities

Voices from the woods: Logging for a living in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Tom BuchkoeFriday, January 29, 2016
Feature Story Katie Armstrong stands in front of a red maple clump marked to cut as part of a hardwood thinning. UPword - UPSustainability

A career path through the woods: Michigan's next generation of forestry talent

Natalie BurgWednesday, October 28, 2015
Feature Story Quest Skinner.jpg UPword - UPArts and Culture

Artists can be the "connective tissue" of a neighborhood -- but first they need a place to live

Camille LeFevreThursday, October 15, 2015
Feature Story Scott Robbins stands among Michigan maples. UPword - UPEconomic Development

The Surprising Second Life of a Michigan Tree

Natalie BurgWednesday, September 30, 2015
Feature Story Stefanie Stauffer and Ryan Padgett are urban farmers in Ann Arbor. UPword - UPEntrepreneurship

The secret(s) to sustainable urban farms

Amy Elliott BraggWednesday, September 16, 2015
Feature Story Michigan is covered in maple trees, yet few are used in syrup production. UPword - UPEconomic Development

Michigan farms keep eye on demand for natural maple syrup

Neil MoranWednesday, September 2, 2015
Special Report Sarah LeSage UPword - UPKids and Education

What We've Lost: The community impact of invasive species

Natalie BurgWednesday, July 29, 2015
Feature Story An ore carrier pushes into Marquette. UPword - UPKids and Education

Michiganders have a voice when it comes to the protection and strategy regarding the state's water

Brian MartucciWednesday, July 29, 2015
Feature Story Manufactured home communities also sometimes offer old-fashioned neighborhood amenities. UPword - UPEntrepreneurship

The return of the pre-fab home

Jan HollingsworthWednesday, July 22, 2015
Feature Story Great Lakes Coffee in Detroit. UPword - UPEntrepreneurship

The next level of being a localist: 3 ways to up your local game

Jessica MeyerWednesday, July 15, 2015
Feature Story Bill Sterrett stands in a portion of maintained state forest land. It was clear cut around 35 years ago and has grown back. UPword - UPEntrepreneurship

All about the (real) green: How forestry is about community impact, not financial

Natalie BurgTuesday, June 30, 2015
Feature Story Students take M-STEP online testing in the DeTour Area Schools. UPword - UPKids and Education

Island and remote schools provide unique mix of culture, challenges

Kayla PutzWednesday, June 24, 2015
Feature Story The Honoring Our Children program focuses on young children. UPword - UPEntrepreneurship

In the U.P's Native American communities, early childhood education is getting a big boost

Brian MartucciWednesday, June 17, 2015
Feature Story The Flying Moose will soon be open in Marquette, owned by Jeremy and Melanie Poch. UPword - UPEntrepreneurship

Husband-wife team opens old-time general store in Marquette

Brian MartucciWednesday, June 17, 2015
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