The UPside

The Dawgz Adapt program at Alger Correctional Facility gives both pups and prisoners a second chance.

More than five decades after leaving high school to serve in the Vietnam War, Dan Burns finally received the diploma he never had the chance to pick up.

Beekeepers in the western U.P. and northern Wisconsin have built a community based on a shared passion, one with impacts that ripple out to the environment and the region's food system.

At Forest Park Schools, a group of 3rd grade girls heard their fellow students' story and decided to take action.

Negaunee resident Dave Hallgren has been a Lions Club member since 1970, and his dedication to the community still shows.

A Delta County family is honoring their daughter’s birthday nearly 13 years after her passing through a charity event.

A random bouquet can go far in making someone’s day brighter, and that’s what Manistique Florist Jodi Bosanic strives to do at Flowers By Jodi.

Heidi Oman, volunteer band director for North Dickinson Schools, is this week’s Upsider.

Ontonagon’s Ken Waldrop volunteers as the MC for Camp Josh's annual fundraising banquet.

This week’s Upsider has been called the basket lady for the fundraising she does for the Rapid River Rockets sports teams.

Becky Petersen is this week's Upsider for making a difference to the people of Upper Michigan.

Ironwood’s Debra Wahlberg is a super survivor, first diagnosed with cancer at age 15.

Luanne and Craig Bates of Menominee saw a need and created a therapeutic gardening center for veterans and their caregiving spouses.

Since opening its door four years ago, the U.P. Foster Closet in Menominee has helped over one thousand children in foster care.

This week's Upsiders raised funds to replace the chandelier at the historical Calumet Theater.

Troy Drebenstedt, a wounded Army combat veteran, enjoys sailing. He describes it as being calm, quiet and peaceful.