January 14, 2026

Your Stories Wanted

Be our ear to the ground!
Jan. 8, 2022

Northern Express is for and by the people of northern Michigan. So hey, here’s your chance to be a part of it! We’re looking for your tips and ideas for several upcoming winter issues. Know any …

• romantic, heartfelt or downright quirky engagement or love tales for our Valentine’s Day issue?

• northern Michiganders whose stories are so impressive or fantastic they belong on our 10th annual “Fascinating People” list?

• true experts who make something great out of basically nothing? We’ll be showcasing interesting people and projects in our DIY Experts’ Guide 

• inside scoops from the trails for our massive spring 2022 Hiking & Biking Guide?

If you have leads or ideas, we’re all ears! Drop us a line at info@northernexpress.com.

As always, our readers make Northern Express a better read!

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