UPword Buono! Strega Nonna's Italian fare enchants diners in Negaunee Read Article

Concentrate Ann Arbor nonprofit works to restore native plants one home at a time Read Article

Kat Baskin, William Kirst, and Rachel Lipson of Adapt Landscapes planting a garden in Ann Arbor.
Photo: Kat Baskin, William Kirst, and Rachel Lipson of Adapt Landscapes planting a garden in Ann Arbor. Doug Coombe

Southwest Michigan Food Prize goes from simmer to fast boil in Battle Creek Read Article

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Metromode Macomb County reptile zoo lets visitors get up close and personal with lizards and alligators Read Article

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The Keel Explore the wineries of St. Clair County Read Article

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Concentrate Ypsi's Rutherford Pool partners with Washtenaw County to meet high demand for swim lessons Read Article

Cathy Thorburn leading a water exercise class at Rutherford Pool.
Photo: Cathy Thorburn leading a water exercise class at Rutherford Pool. Doug Coombe

Rural Innovation Exchange The story of the Tour da Yoop, Eh Read Article

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Southwest Michigan SPLAT: Lifelong friendship lands world's largest fly swatter collection in Kalamazoo Read Article

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Rural Innovation Exchange Photo essay: The murals of Monroe Read Article

Midland Dow GLBI getting ready to tee off Read Article

Teeing off on #18 at the 2021 Dow GLBI
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Rural Innovation Exchange Indoor axe throwing and corn hole entertainment venue coming this fall to Mt. Pleasant Read Article

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Midland Phoenix Community Farm rises to combat food insecurity in Midland County Read Article

Crystal Gwizdala

Rural Innovation Exchange New Michigan Sugar CEO sees a bright future for his family and his company in the region Read Article

Michigan Sugar turns millions of tons of beets into sugar every year.
Photo: Michigan Sugar turns millions of tons of beets into sugar every year. Photo courtesy of Michigan Sugar

Route Bay City From Bay City to Broadway Read Article

Ben Tierney

Route Bay City Outdoor Driven, based in Bay County, combats PTSD by channeling the healing power of nature Read Article

Jennifer Veitengruber

Metromode Build Institute helps cultivate the flavor of Detroit’s food ecosystem Read Article

Nick Hagen

Rural Innovation Exchange Visitor perspectives help move MI communities forward Read Article

Katielynne Gougherty

Rural Innovation Exchange Raising the hotel bar in the U.P. Read Article

Joel Marotti

UPword A bold vision for the Straits of Mackinac Read Article

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Epicenter Connecting Mt. Pleasant with Korean culture through food, art, and conversation Read Article

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Michigan Outdoor Summit returns this weekTraverse City again hosts annual event to bolster Michigan's outdoor economy

Sarah Spohn Monday, September 25, 2023
The Traverse City area will be the base camp this week for the Michigan Outdoor Summit. The event takes place Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 26 and 27, and brings together networking, programming and outdoor activities to strengthen the outdoor economy across the state.  
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Communities across Michigan tie teal ribbons, spreading awareness of ovarian cancer with MIOCA

Courtney JeromeThursday, September 21, 2023
Have you seen teal ribbons tied in bows along lamp posts in Michigan downtowns recently? Each September during National Ovarian Cancer Awareness month, cities throughout Michigan tie teal ribbons to raise awareness of ovarian cancer. This year, groups of volunteers in over 60 cities and 14 campuses are participating in the Tie Michigan Teal campaign. Discover more about the initiative. 
Feature Story The De Vors have a herd of about 100 Jersey cows and a few Guernseys on their farm east of Kalkaska in northern Michigan. Rural Innovation ExchangeEntrepreneurship

Cow cuddling? It's a thing at this northern Michigan dairy farm

Kim SchneiderThursday, September 21, 2023
Looking to earn money while waiting for permits to sell their food products, Jackie and Henk De Vor opened up their northern Michigan farm to a Dutch wellness practice called koe knuffelen, which translates to cow cuddling. Customers can cuddle with the cows during designated times during the week. 
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Macomb County applies for grant to expand Butterfly Flyway at the Sterling Relief Drain

MJ GalbraithThursday, September 21, 2023
“We’re looking to build on the success of an award-winning green infrastructure project and butterfly flyway by expanding it, including the planting of many pollinator species of plants that attract butterflies,” says Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice S. Miller.  
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Ypsi coffee shop to host local chocolate makers for inaugural Michigan Chocolate Festival

Sarah RiggWednesday, September 20, 2023
Promotional materials say the event, hosted by a Grand Rapids-based chocolate company, will offer an opportunity to "meet, greet, and eat" with a variety of Michigan-based chocolate producers.
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Voices of Youth: Kalamazoo students wage Climate Strike to demand end of fossil fuel use

Mark WedelThursday, September 21, 2023
Kalamazoo students waged a Youth Climate Strike to end the use of fossil fuels on Friday, Sept. 15 with nearly 150 youth and concerned adults attending the protest. The Ardea Youth Climate Action Coalition organized the rally to ask for decisive action.
Feature Story The marina site on the Belle River in Marine City is highlighted in red. The Keel - Port HuronCommunity Development

New marina in Marine City aims to boost tourism and downtown economy

Genevieve FoxFriday, September 22, 2023
The result of a multi-year collaborative effort with more developments still on the horizon, Marine City’s new marina is working to boost tourism in the coastal community.
Longform Michael Williams, president and CEO of Orchards Children's Services, a child and family services agency with locations in Genesee, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Michigan's foster children face mental health challenges – but these agencies set them up to succeed

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, September 21, 2023
All foster children experience some form of trauma, but Michigan's child and family service agencies are working to provide the mental health services foster kids desperately need.
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How URC is building talent-generating capacity, designed to propel Michigan’s economy

Sarah Spohn Thursday, September 21, 2023
“The state of Michigan has realized that this is a ‘do or die’ moment with this economic and technological transformation of the automotive industry and related industries,” says University of Toronto Professor Richard Florida. It's one of the reasons he is part of a group working closely with universities, cities, and stakeholders to build better, more vibrant, sustainable cities in our state.
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