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Mount Bohemia keeps a top spot among the country’s best ski resorts. Recently USA Today released its 10 Best Ski Resorts in North America. In 2023 the ski resort at home in Lac La Belle earned the list’s top spot at number one. In 2024 Mount Bohemia passes the crown …

Nearly a year ago, Cody Smith started turning his favorite hobby into a new business. Smith’s Kewenaw Custom Rods creates custom fishing rods, primarily for ice fishing. He says he began working on developing his own custom fishing rod when he found it difficult to purchase an ice fishing pole …

U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan reminds parents to talk with children about the dangers of the internet and how to stay safe. Earlier in the week US. Attorney for the western district of Michigan Mark Totten announced two sentencing cases involving upper peninsula residents charged with sexual …

A cold wind can chill a home, but wood supplies from Little Brother’s friends of the elderly keep seniors warm. Today and tomorrow the Torch Lake Knights of Columbus hosts the organization’s annual Turn On the Heat Fundraiser. The Knights of Columbus will seek donations to support LBFE’s firewood program …

The Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition announces its 2025 round of Community Conversation Grants and Environmental Education Grants have opened. The Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition works as an environmental advocacy group and organizes educational opportunities and grant programs. In 2025 the group will award two grant programs. The UPEC Community Conservation …

Families with a member who has a disability need support from the community to thrive. In December Family Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs will host the Upper Peninsula Virtual Health Resource Fair. During an hour-long session participants will learn about resources, services, and supports throughout …

This story was produced by My UP News correspondent Andrew Lorinsor find the original story here. Michigan Technological University (MTU) announced the establishment of a new Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering degree program, set to commence in the 2025-26 academic year. This initiative is part of the university’s ongoing …

This story was produced by My UP News Correspondent Andrew Lorinsor, find the original story here. Mines across the state, including Eagle and Talon, may receive the benefits of nearly $200 million to improve environmental practices by recycling waste materials, specifically tailings.  That money comes by way of a $145 million …

Northern Michigan University receives a 1 million dollar gift from the Schultz Family Foundation. Former Starbucks CEO and university alum Howard Schultz and his wife Sheri Kersch Schultz announced the Schultz Family Foundation will gift 1 million dollars to the university in support of first-generation students and university athletics to …

A sixth man was sentenced on domestic assault charges in the U.S. district court of western Michigan as a part of the Department of Justice’s efforts to bring domestic violence offenders to justice. Recently US. Attorney for the western district of Michigan Mark Totten announced Ronald Krull of Kinross, was …