October 2024

In the world of college basketball, the name Tom Izzo brings an automatic word association: Michigan State Spartans. When Upper Peninsula residents hear Izzo’s name, however, a different thought comes to mind: He’s one of us.

Editor’s note: This is the first installment in a four-part series that delves into the impact of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore on the local economy. The series will focus on several aspects of the topic, including the challenges faced by local workers, the expansion of recreational opportunities and the importance of sustainability for the future.

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