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The historic Rogers Theater is owned by the Presque Isle District Library and is used for movies, community and school events.
Photo: The historic Rogers Theater is owned by the Presque Isle District Library and is used for movies, community and school events. Facebook / SHPO

Need to work away from home? Consider these co-working spaces in rural Michigan Read Article

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How one rural Michigan brewery created community Read Article

A craft beer enthusiast, Jeremy Grossenbacher grew up in Coopersville.
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Michigan's first commercial elderberry farm offers u-pick, market and more Read Article

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New 'ride' showcases Cadillac as an ORV destination Read Article

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A roadmap to prosperity for rural communities Read Article

Cassopolis has made many improvements, including to its downtown, but housing remains an issue.
Photo: Cassopolis has made many improvements, including to its downtown, but housing remains an issue. Bryan Esler

The life of a modern shepherdess: Bridging tradition and innovation in farming in rural Michigan Read Article

Dasher? Dancer? Prancer? Nope. But there are "other" reindeer at this festive farm in Clare County Read Article

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It's a gym, theater, library ... a building for the community in Harbor Beach Read Article

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

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Michigan hop farmers are upbeat about their future Read Article

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Photo essay: The murals of Monroe Read Article

Indoor axe throwing and corn hole entertainment venue coming this fall to Mt. Pleasant Read Article

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Visitor perspectives help move MI communities forward Read Article

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Ludington celebrates a milestone anniversary Read Article

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Barn Believers work to save iconic farm structures Read Article

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An honor for the whole village of Vicksburg Read Article

An historic postcard of the Lee Paper Mill, which once generated over 17 tons of paper per day at its peak.
Photo: An historic postcard of the Lee Paper Mill, which once generated over 17 tons of paper per day at its peak.

Now showing ... former theaters repurposed Read Article

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Barns become works of art in Michigan's 'thumb' Read Article

Secret Sky Barn in Hume Township
Photo: Secret Sky Barn in Hume Township Catie Newell of Alibi Studio.

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Feature Story “I’m really excited about the opening of the kitchen at Grace Episcopal Church. It opens doors for many new business owners as well as those who are currently running an established business,” says kitchen coordinator Daysha Woodley. Arts and Culture

Thumb Coast Kitchens opens to the public: ‘An integral part of the entrepreneurial ecosystem’

Harold PowellTuesday, February 8, 2022
“I’m really excited about the opening of the kitchen at Grace Episcopal Church. It opens doors for many new business owners as well as those who are currently running an established business,” says kitchen coordinator Daysha Woodley.
Feature Story Two photographs featured in “Contemporary Portraits of Native Americans by James Cook,” an exhibit at the Holland Museum. Arts and Culture

Saugatuck photographer’s work featured in new Holland Museum exhibit

Shandra MartinezTuesday, February 8, 2022
The new Holland Museum exhibit explores the varied lives of Native Americans in the modern-day world through the lens of Saugatuck photographer James Cook.
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The 5 Healthy Towns Foundation sought new ways to address rising mental health issues in Chelsea, Dexter, Grass Lake, Manchester, and Stockbridge. One solution it identified was equipping faith leaders to help.

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