Featured Stories

Ishpeming quarterback Daniel Olson.

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How a football state title is bringing depression awareness to the big screen

Michael MurrayFriday, October 28, 2016

The UP 200 is hosting the first Dryland Dash.

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Dryland Dash aims to boost off-season sled dog racing

Neil MoranTuesday, October 11, 2016

Copper Crust Co. wood-fired pizza.

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Food truck revolution: U.P. sees boom in mobile restaurants

Kim EgglestonMonday, August 29, 2016

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Tacos and BBQ come together as two Michigan chefs collaborate

Kim EgglestonMonday, August 8, 2016

Promotional artwork for the Northstar Saga.

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Northbound opens filmmaking up to U.P. community

Kim EgglestonThursday, June 23, 2016

Ski Country Farm at the Sault Farmer's Market.

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Greens and growth: local agriculture is a growing business in the eastern U.P.

Megan CollierFriday, June 17, 2016

The new Lloyd apartments in Menominee, formerly a retail building.

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Reuse of historic U.P. buildings preserves sense of place

Neil MoranMonday, May 16, 2016

Pork schnitzel at Wagener's in Au Train.

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Au Train German deli doesn't disappoint

Rebecca BondThursday, April 28, 2016

Hematite Packs 2

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Helping hungry kids one Power Pack at a time

Kerry LucasFriday, April 15, 2016

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Dogs and inmates both transformed by prison rehab program

Deb PascoeThursday, March 31, 2016

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Upper Peninsula's Areas of Concern work toward restoration and 'delisting'

Kirk HaverkampThursday, March 24, 2016

The sun rises over Deer Lake in Marquette County.

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Deer Lake is a shining example of how to get an Area of Concern delisted

Sam EgglestonThursday, March 24, 2016

A familiar site to anyone who has been through the heart of Manistique.

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The Manistique River has a long history and a bright delisted future

Sam EgglestonThursday, March 24, 2016

A view of a very chilly Torch Lake.

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Torch Lake is a cautionary tale of what happens when pollution goes unchecked

Sam EgglestonThursday, March 24, 2016

Annette Gleason of Michigan Virtual Schools.

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U.P. teacher reaches kids across the state with virtual classes

Natalie BurgThursday, March 17, 2016

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