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NPLSF and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore staff and leadership gathered in October to test new equipment from Husqvarna’s Professional Battery Products line.
Pictured Rocks takes a green approach to park maintenace

“We look forward to showcasing this work at Pictured Rocks, as a model for other parks and to help visitors see that if a remote wilderness park can make the switch to clean, quiet electric equipment, they can too," said Tom Irvine, executive director of the National Parks of Lake Superior Foundation. 

The campus of Michigan Technological University.
STEM tour kicks off in Houghton on Dec. 12

Guided by students from Michigan Technological University, middle school participants from across the U.P. will discover firsthand the awe and power of science through a STEM road show by the Mind Trekkers.

Keweenaw resumes Adventure North winter campaign

"We really wanted to capture the spirit of a Keweenaw winter. Our winters aren't for the faint of heart. There's a level of tenacity required to live and play here during the cold months, so it's not for the faint of heart," says Brad Barnett, executive director of Visit Keweenaw.

Co-founders of KMI: Troy Morris, Austin Morris, and Adam Kall.
KMI advances space debris removal efforts

 A mix of Department of Defense contracts and investments is bolstering Marquette-based Kall Morris Inc's innovative efforts to remove debris in space. KMI’s goal is #KeepingSpaceClearForAll

The campus of Northern Michigan University.
New NMU fellowship promotes economic development in the U.P.

A first-of-its-kind fellowship program in the state will provide Northern Michigan University students with hands-on experience in economic and community development in the Upper Peninsula, while also encouraging them to pursue careers in those fields and make the U.P. their home.

The Vault Hotel opened in Houghton in 2019.
Vault Marquette project set to begin construction

A $4.6 million state grant is helping the much-anticipated Vault Marquette project move forward with construction. The downtown redevelopment project will transform an historic bank building into a boutique hotel and add a much-needed downtown parking structure.

Issue Media Group relaunches Upper Peninsula publication

Issue Media Group is excited to announce the relaunch of its online, community-informed, digital publication in the Upper Peninsula. UPword will focus on innovation, talent, entrepreneurship, social innovation, and community development, while featuring U.P.-based talent.

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