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Biggby Coffee expands its footprint in rural Michigan

Biggby Coffee is showing up in small towns across Michigan in a new, smaller drive-thru concept unveiled a few years ago. 

Feature Story This historic chapel will be renovated into a performance and gathering space.

Creating an idyllic space for artists, educators and entrepreneurs in rural Michigan

A former boarding school in southeast Michigan is being redeveloped as an idyllic working space and retreat for artists, educators and entrepreneurs.  

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St. Ignace hospital plans $10 million expansion

The new 20,000-square-foot building will provide badly needed space for business and administrative offices. Groundbreaking is scheduled for June, with completion of expected in 2024.

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New partnership between SVSU and Alpena Community College creates opportunities for nurses

SVSU and Alpena Community College form a new partnership to help nurses further their education and grow the nursing talent pipeline.  

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The world cup of bass fishing swims into Bay City this summer

The top bass fishermen in the world have set their sights on Bay City's waters. Two major bass fishing tournaments are set to take place here this summer.

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Michigan’s community mental health and law enforcement agencies team up to keep people out of jail

As awareness about how policing and mental health intersect grows across the state, more Michigan counties are involving community mental health agencies in law enforcement response and diverting people who are simply experiencing symptoms of mental illness from jail.


Feature Story A mural depicting a chapter of Ironwood history.

Rural towns across Michigan embrace placemakingSmall downtowns work to improve their cores

How are Michigan’s small downtowns working to improve their cores to attract new residents, businesses and tourists?

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Upper Peninsula program helps moms with opioid use disorder have healthier pregnancies

The program's goal is to identify and address the social determinant of health needs that create barriers for women with opioid use disorder.

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It's time to plan your Michigan vacation

National Plan for Vacation Day is a reminder for Americans and Michiganders to plan their vacations for the rest of the year. Surveys show many Americans fail to use all of their vacation days in any given year.

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Michigan's CCBHCs open mental health access to all

Michigan's 34 CCBHCs provide whole-person care by integrating physical health with a comprehensive range of mental health and substance use disorder services to vulnerable individuals no matter what a patients' income or insurance coverage.  

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Allergen awareness is always on the menu at Alcona Brew Haus

Sandy Arens set her brewpub and restaurant in Harrisville apart with thoughtful options that cater to those with dietary restrictions or limitations.

Feature Story Ground was broken last month on The Renwick, which will include condos and a grocery store.

Walloon Lake's newest village building: The Renwick'One of the last pieces of the puzzle.'

Commercial real estate developer Jonathan Borisch continues his efforts to rebuild the Village of Walloon Lake. His latest project is The Renwich, a multi-use development the includes condos and a grocery store.

Longform Jenifer Murray, a contracted grant coordinator with Munson Healthcare, works on programs for new parents in her office.

Northern Michigan works to build supportive services for parents in "maternity care deserts"

Many in the Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula live in areas with a serious lack of resources, facilities, and practitioners for pregnant people, new parents, and infants.

Feature Story Jess Hill is the owner of Breadventures based in St. Clair, Michigan.

St. Clair business Breadventures is on the rise

Born and raised in St. Clair, Jess Hill opened her home-based business Breadventures just over a year ago and has been rapidly growing her business since then.

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A childcare solution: Marquette County to expand home-based childcare

The Marquette County Childcare Coalition is launching a pilot program this spring to help new home-based childcare providers learn how to start and run a successful business.

Feature Story Michigan Veteran Entrepreneur (MVE)-Lab hosts pitch nights. (MVE)

Entrepreneurial program for veterans coming to Muskegon

Michigan Veteran Entrepreneur (MVE)-Lab will be coming to Muskegon to offer veterans the opportunity to become entrepreneurs

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(Em)powering students: Training future recreational vehicle mechanics

With boat and recreational vehicle mechanics high in demand, Pellston Area Schools steps up to offer students PowerSports Technology.