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Talent Together: Addressing teacher shortages in the U.P. and across Michigan
Paula McCambridge
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
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Keweenaw Community Foundation launches fund to help preserve downtown Calumet
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Wednesday, April 2, 2025
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Old Houghton furniture store gets a new life as apartment housing with a view
Rosemary Parker
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
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Wednesday, March 12, 2025
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From Munising to Memphis: Two U.P. brothers' journey to winemaking in rural Michigan
Jennifer Champagne
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The race is on in Sault Ste. Marie to raise money for a permanent pavilion at the International 500
Rosemary Parker
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New NMU program aims to keep graduates in the U.P.
Jennifer Donovan
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
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Beyond books: Libraries in the U.P. and rural Michigan expand services
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Wednesday, January 8, 2025
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4-H art exchange program connects U.P. and rural Michigan students with China and beyond
Dawn Kemp
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
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Groups work to address food needs in the U.P.
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Free online calendar brings together rural Michigan and Wisconsin towns
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A small but important step in housing
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Wednesday, October 30, 2024
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Jason M. Karel
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
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Houghton's waterfront 'vision' earns honors from Michigan Municipal League
Paula McCambridge
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
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Autonomous vessel to map the Great Lakes
Paula McCambridge
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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Co-working spaces support remote work -- and quieter lifestyle -- in U.P. and beyond
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Wednesday, August 14, 2024
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Visit Keweenaw awards $85,000 to recreation and community projects
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CMU and FSU GEAR UP take 50 students on an Upper Peninsula college tour
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Wednesday, July 24, 2024
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