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Ride on! Gift will help fund upkeep of popular Noquemanon Trail Network
Administered by the Community Foundation of Marquette, a new fund will support maintenance of the popular Noquemanon Trail Network.
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MTU’s largest donation ever will fund new student wellness center
The approximately 90,000-square-foot center will reorganize many of the university’s student services into one location.
Ishpeming plans European-style Christmas market for 2026
The Ishpeming Kriskindlmarkt will be the first Christmas market of its kind in the U.P.
Partner Partner Content Enbridge’s St. Ignace center offers details about the Great Lakes Tunnel
The Great Lakes Tunnel Information Center provides the community with information about Enbridge’s plan to build a tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac.
MSU Extension programs help patients in the U.P and across the state manage diabetes
The Diabetes PATH (Personal Action Towards Health) program is a self-management workshop that explores a variety of tools to manage diabetes.
Young entrepreneur launches U.P.-inspired skate and streetwear
The company creates clothing and skate deck signs that reflect Aidryk’s style and creativity.
Three U.P. communities, three water projects
Houghton, Ironwood and Baraga benefit from grants from the Michigan Strategic Fund’s Community Development Block Grant.
The Sunrise Guy
For almost seven years, Bugsy Sailor has been on a mission to watch every sunrise. But now, he wonders if the inspiration that started this project will also be the thing that ends it.
Keweenaw Community Foundation creates fund for local radio station
The Radio Keweenaw Fund will help ensure the station’s long-term financial stability by
supporting essential operational needs.
LSSU earns ABET accredition for four engineering programs
This marks the first ABET accreditation for the robotics engineering program, with the other three programs completing re-accreditation.
A Second Season: The story behind Norway Mountain’s big return
Founded in the early 1970s, Norway Mountain had been a longtime fixture with local skiers and others before its lengthy dormancy.
Former Finlandia building to become apartment complex
Twenty-seven apartments are planned for the multi-story structure in Hancock.
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