Renewable Energy: At Any Cost?
On Nov. 6, you will have a chance to play an important role in establishing Michigan public policy. Besides having the opportunity to select...
The UP200 Sled Dog Racers Mush On
The image of a bundled and booted individual on the back of a sled pulled by a dozen magnificent dogs seems like a scene...
U.P. Bakers Take The Cake
Joe Heck of Huron Mountain Bakery (Marquette and Ishpeming) and Marybeth Kurtz of Midtown Bakery & Café (Negaunee) are still fresh off the airing...
The Ultimate Icebreaker
The Coast Guard’s motto is “Semper Paratus” or “Always Ready.” And ready is what you have to be when navigating the miles of waterways...
Midwest Grit
In the quaint town of Cheboygan, Michigan, nestled in the heart of the state’s rural landscape, Kyle Ostwald grew up surrounded by hardworking people...
S.S. Badger: A Historic Icon of the Great Lakes
Common sense says the path of least resistance is the wise choice. But what if the wise choice isn’t the one that can bring...
Jack Barnwell is Mackinac’s Master Gardener
Mackinac Island has been getting a facelift. It’s the kind that requires rakes and shovels, because it’s a facelift in flowers and plants. Barnwell Landscape...
Sault Schools Save Big on Energy Efficiency
Does energy efficiency add up for schools? Let’s do the math. Not only are students and staff more comfortable and focused, but energy efficiency...
Tackling Commercial Fishing With Massey Fish Co.
When zebra mussels or other foreign aquatic invaders find their way into the Great Lakes, the outlook can appear dire. But nature has a...
Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary Is Saving The Gators
When we think of alligators, we’re flooded with imagery of sunbathing crocodiles on southern golf courses or Everglades-dwelling animals we’d just as soon not...














