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Tourism is an important component of the U.P.’s economy. Tourists help support businesses, which provide employment and a source of tax revenue. In 2022, over 25% of total employment in Alger, Keweenaw, Luce, Mackinac and Ontonagon counties was related to tourism. Total tourist spending in the U.P. amounted to $1.5 billion and contributed $155 million to state and local taxes, according to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.

For individuals and organizations looking to make a difference in the lives of veterans this holiday season, consider Michigan Veteran Homes’ “Make a Veteran Smile Campaign.” The effort encourages Michiganders to support veteran members of MVH’s three nursing homes for veterans by recording a video message of gratitude for veteran members of the homes, writing a personalized letter to a veteran member or donating to the MVH Charitable Support Fund that assists quality of life programming and initiatives.

Inspired by his recent visit to Northern Michigan University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in communications in 1975, Starbucks chairman emeritus and former CEO Howard Schultz and his wife, Sheri Kersch-Schultz, have announced a $1 million gift to NMU through their Schultz Family Foundation.

The Michigan State Police announced this week that it has ended the search for a previously reported missing man. On Sept.

Marquette Choral Society will present winter-themed concerts at 7:30 p.m. on Dec.

We’ve discussed the importance of routines here a few times before and how routines can have a positive influence on your life as a whole. Fitness routines, gratitude routines and meal preparation routines can all be game changers for your health and wellness.