In a time when social distancing from neighbors was mandatory, Jan Wheelock found a way to still come together as a community. She founded The Gathering Place, a network of volunteers who donate their time, talents, and energy. Rural Innovation spoke with the founder, who was recently named 2023 Women’s Action Network (WAN) Woman of the Year.   

Get ready to unleash your inner Viking! Valhalla Indoor Axe Throwing is coming this fall to Mt. Pleasant, offering axe-throwing adrenaline activities as well as corn hole and arcade games.

The River Raisin Wine Trail is the state's newest wine route, an alliance promoting four wineries in southeastern Michigan.  

Ironwood's Jacquart Fabric Products bought the rights to manufacture a one-of-a-kind wool hat, resurrecting Stormy Kromer as an iconic brand. 

Within Kent District Library’s network of 20 branches, a variety of communities are served, with unique needs at each location, whether urban or rural. At rural branches, the library staff provide crucial resources like reliable, high-speed Internet, tech lessons, audiobooks and more to residents who might not otherwise have access to such.

Neil C. Juhnke started his Michigan Sugar career in April. Since then, he’s met grower-owners, employees, and started enjoying Michigan’s recreational opportunities including fishing, hunting, and golfing.  

The Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan is in the midst of a $1.5 million fundraising campaign to create a new interactive exhibit about the region's history.