What's A Yooper? The people of Michigan's Upper Peninsula are nicknamed Yoopers. Weekend Edition Host Liane Hansen explores what defines the Yooper identity.

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What's A Yooper?

September 27, 20098:00 AM ET

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This week, Weekend Edition Sunday is exploring the culture, traditions and economy of Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

The people of Michigan's Upper Peninsula are nicknamed Yoopers. Weekend Edition Host Liane Hansen explores what defines the Yooper identity.

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Michigan's Upper Peninsula: A Trip U.P. North

This week, Weekend Edition Sunday is exploring Michigan's Upper Peninsula.