Thousands Drive Past This Tiny U.P. Town Every Day — Almost Nobody Knows Its Story
If you've ever driven US-41 between Escanaba and Iron Mountain, you've passed right through it. A bend in the highway, a railroad crossing, a...
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It’s Not Just Amasa — A Second Tiny U.P. Town Has Made Basketball’s Floors Since The Sport Was Invented In 1891
We recently told you about the Amasa company behind the Final Four floor. Turns out it has a U.P. neighbor — and Horner Flooring...
The Iron Mountain Pizza Hut Just Brought Back the Red Roof — And Yoopers Are Losing Their Minds
If you grew up in the U.P., you know exactly what that red roof means. Personal pan pizzas. Book It! buttons. A frosted red...
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