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Hidden in Plain Sight: The effort to save the markers of an Old Indian Trail in Northern Michigan
A project refurbishing more than a dozen 1940s-era trail markers is breathing new life into an old Native American pathway.
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Glazed and Grilled: The merger of Cops & Doughnuts and Halo Burger
Cops & Doughnuts famously began in 2009 when nine local police officers banded together to save a long-time business from becoming another boarded-up casualty.
One year after ice storm, Michigan maple syrup producer back to tapping
It’s been a full year since the ice storm that devastated tens of millions of trees across northern Michigan, including many sugar maples.
Pulp & Press Lit Arts Fest brings world-class authors to rural Southwest Michigan
A new literary festival is coming to Vicksburg this spring, but the idea behind it reaches further than just arts programming.
A new view from the saddle: Midland Police introduce mounted patrol
Midland’s first-ever mounted patrol unit is bringing a quieter, more approachable form of policing to community events, creating new opportunities for connection.
Michigan’s agricultural agency launches innovative contaminant research grant
MDARD is one of the first state agriculture agencies in the nation to create a research grant program dedicated to understanding how PFAS influences agriculture systems.
Michigan Iron Industry Museum closed due to roof damage
The structural damage was caused by heavy snow; the roof is intact but several trustees that bear the roof’s weight began cracking on Feb. 21.
Copper Country 100 relocates to Houghton for season finale
The Copper Country 100 Snowmobile Race is a professional cross-country snowmobile race where riders will race up to 100 miles on a backcountry course.
From Pews to Pints: Why some rural Michigan churches are reopening as breweries
The desire to keep existing churches and historical buildings intact has motivated and inspired a number of Michigan’s 400 licensed brewery owners.
Partner Partner Content How Enbridge’s community grants power Michigan’s future
Endbridge’s Fueling Futures program helps fund education, workforce development, emergency services, and environmental conservation.
Distance isn’t a barrier to supporting LGBTQ youth in Battle Creek, Vermontville, and beyond
Christine Terpening founded “I’ll Be Your Rock” in Vermontville to create supportive spaces for LGBTQ youth, and her organization is now expanding to rural communities across Michigan and beyond.
Marine City wayfinding project launches action plan for economic growth
New wayfinding signage will connect four business districts and help boost the local economy.
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