Dennis,
I am sure you have seen it by now.
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/dictionary-adds-150-entries-updated-edition-n109126
Merriam Webster has recognized the term “yooper” even though my spell check dictionary will not.;-)
Wally
Wally: If I had a a dime for every spellcheck oddity. And we are proud of this honor!