Two township clerks in the Upper Peninsula were removed from their election duties this week after they planned to hand count votes in Tuesday’s election, state officials said.
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5 charming Upper Peninsula farmers markets worth a visit
The UP has plenty of farmers markets to choose from.
Federal grants to fix up 8 Michigan parks—and preserve a big chunk of the Upper Peninsula
Funding from President Biden’s American Rescue Plan is being put to work in Michigan to improve outdoor recreation and protect about 8,000 acres of land.
This ‘Mom and Pop Cannabis Shop’ Has Kept Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Stoned for a Decade
A lucrative new industry is quietly thriving in what was once the heart of Michigan’s Copper Country—and only one pioneering pot shop has been there since the beginning. HOUGHTON—Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is cherished for its stunning landscapes and rugged, untamed...
6 Extra-Instagrammable Spots in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
With 90% of the UP covered in forests, there’s a natural backdrop scene somewhere that’s just begging to be featured in your Instagram feed.
Nessel Charges Upper Peninsula Prison Staff in Inmate’s Death
Eight current and former prison employees were charged Tuesday in the death of an inmate who lost 50 pounds over two weeks and died of dehydration while being restrained in 2019.
New Michigan ‘Job Court’ Offers Second Chances in the Upper Peninsula
A new pilot program aims to reduce recidivism and help local businesses by providing Michiganders who are accused of low-level crimes an opportunity to obtain gainful employment.
Upper Peninsula Mall to Open ‘Rage Room’ in April
A Michigan mall plans to open a so-called “rage room” where people buy tickets to smash things.
Survey Shows Upper Peninsula Wolf Population Holds Steady in 2022
Michigan’s gray wolf population remains stable and might have reached its natural ceiling after mounting a decadeslong comeback in the Upper Peninsula, state biologists said after the latest survey.
Wyoming Woman Arrested in Cold Case Death of Upper Peninsula Baby
ST. IGNACE—A Wyoming woman has been arrested and is awaiting extradition to Michigan's Upper Peninsula to face arraignment in the death 25 years ago of a baby found discarded in the waste pit of an outhouse, authorities said Wednesday. Investigators traveled to...
That one time in Michigan: When we created the Lost Peninsula
This small Michigan community is separated from the rest of the state.
5 Places in the Lower Peninsula to Plan Your Next Snowmobile Trip
You don’t have to go all the way up to the Upper Peninsula to have a great snowmobiling experience in Michigan. The Lower Peninsula is filled with options—like these five below-the-bridge hotspots.
5 Places in the Lower Peninsula to Plan Your Next Snowmobile Trip
You don’t have to go all the way up to the Upper Peninsula to have a great snowmobiling experience in Michigan. The Lower Peninsula is filled with options—like these five below-the-bridge hotspots.
5 Places in the Lower Peninsula to Plan Your Next Snowmobile Trip
You don’t have to go all the way up to the Upper Peninsula to have a great snowmobiling experience in Michigan. The Lower Peninsula is filled with options—like these five below-the-bridge hotspots.
America’s No. 1 destination for fall colors is right here in Michigan
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is getting the love it deserves as America’s best destination for fall colors, according to the results of the USAT 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards for fall.
11 quaint & historical B&Bs in Michigan
From the Upper Peninsula to the Lower Peninsula, here are the most quaint and historical B&Bs in Michigan to enjoy on your next restful retreat.
Michigan black bears move south
Around 80% of Michigan’s bear population is found in the Upper Peninsula But the DNR has found a 37% increase in the number of bears in the Lower Peninsula since 2012.
Glowing rocks in Michigan? What to know about ‘Yooperlites’
Here’s what to know about the rock that is found in the Upper Peninsula along Lake Superior.
Concern over federal cuts loom over rural homeless shelters
The director of an Upper Peninsula homeless shelter worries federal cuts might increase the number of people who need shelter services.
Great Lakes fish consumption app improves Anishinaabe way of life, study shows
A new study from the Medical University of Wisconsin shows hundreds of Chippewa-Ottawa Resource Authority tribe members in the Northern Lower Peninsula and the Upper Peninsula are utilizing an app to decide how much of what types of fish to eat.
Northern Michigan University drops support for controversial UP mine, irking Republicans
While funding for a copper mine in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula sits in limbo, opponents of the project have shared that a key proponent of the project dropped its support in July.
That one time in Michigan: When a Cornish pastry became a UP staple
A quick history of the Upper Peninsula’s most famous food.
8 cozy lakefront cabins in the U.P. to book this fall & winter
Book one of these cozy lakefront cabins in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula for the ultimate fall getaway or idyllic winter retreat.
White water rafting in Michigan: What you should know
For an adventurous summer activity in Michigan, consider going white water rafting in the Upper Peninsula! We’ve got all the beginner tips to make it a breeze.
Wreck of ship that sank in 1940 found in Lake Superior
Shipwreck hunters have discovered a merchant ship that sank in Lake Superior in 1940, taking its captain with it, during a storm off Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Lost Michigan Toddler Found in the Woods Was Using Family Dog as a Pillow
A 2-year-old girl who walked away from her home in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula alongside two family dogs was found in the woods hours later sleeping on the smaller dog like a furry pillow, state police said.
That One Time in Michigan…When the Mackinac Bridge Was Built
Whether you’re heading north into the natural splendor of the Upper Peninsula or coming down into the Mitten, few things compare to the wonder you feel as you drive over the Mighty Mac. But how did it come to be?
That One Time in Michigan…When We Went to War With Ohio
The true story about how Michigan’s “boy governor” led Michigan to war with Ohio and got the Upper Peninsula in the process.
Body of Ice Climber Recovered After Fall Into Lake Superior
Authorities have recovered the body of an ice climber who fell into Lake Superior in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Bay Region Bounty: 10 Unique Reasons to Visit Michigan’s Tri-Cities
The Great Lakes Bay Region can sometimes be overlooked by locals and tourists who explore Michigan for its “Up North” splendor, and the campier vibes of the Upper Peninsula. But there’s plenty of things to do along the base of the Thumb.