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$7.3 million manufacturing hub underway in eastern U.P.

July 5, 2024

Planes, trains and automobiles are what it takes for a thriving industrial infrastructure, and a giant leap in that direction is coming to the U.P. — a $7.3 million transportation and logistics hub at the Chippewa County Industrial Park in Kincheloe.

Michigan Tech Named a Best Value College for 2024 by The Princeton Review

July 5, 2024

Michigan Tech has been recognized as one of the nation’s best colleges for students seeking a great education with excellent career preparation. The Princeton Review named Michigan Technological University as one of its Best Value Colleges for 2024 on June 20.

July 5, 2024

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Boating, fishing outreach events to mark Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week June 30 – July 6

July 5, 2024

Michigan Department of Natural Resources Over 50 boat landing events are planned across the state to mark this year’s Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Awareness Week, June 30 to July 6. Public awareness about the impacts of harmful, nonnative aquatic plants and animals is critical to protecting Michigan’s ecosystems, tourism, and economy.

Latest DNR survey shows stable wolf population in Michigan

July 5, 2024

The 2024 winter wolf population survey estimate from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources found a minimum of 762 wolves in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. This year’s estimate showed an increase of 131 animals compared to the 2022 estimate of 631; however, the results demonstrate a continued trend of statistical stability in Michigan’s wolf population.

Aid Station #2 Volunteers

July 5, 2024

XC team at the Pictured Rocks Road Race

July 5, 2024

Local youth attend State-wide 4-H Exploration Days

July 5, 2024

Nine Alger County 4-H’ers joined about 1,000 youth, ages 1219, from across Michigan on the Michigan State University (MSU) campus in East Lansing to participate in Michigan State University 4-H Exploration Days from June 19-21, 2024.

MPS Honors Elizabeth (Libby) Blank

July 5, 2024

July 5, 2024

Michigan State University’s Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center (MSU-UPREC) will be celebrating its 125th anniversary with an open house. The event will take place on Saturday, August 10th, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Eastern Time) at the UPREC South Farm, E3774 University Dr., Chatham, MI 49816. This free event is open to the public and will include educational programming on the history and impact of UPREC, a lunch featuring local agricultural products, and tours of both the UPREC North and South Farms.