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Michigan DNR purchases more than 100 miles of U.P. snowmobile trail easements, designates for public
MJ Galbraith
Thursday, April 7, 2022
Community Development
In Rural Minnesota, a Documentary Series Tells Local Stories and Invites New Residents
Thursday, April 7, 2022
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Economic Development
Copper Peak ski jump to attract international athletes to U.P.
Thursday, April 7, 2022
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Increases in Rural Housing Programs Depend on Fast Congressional Action
Thursday, April 7, 2022
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Developer to invest $27.2M in historic Jackson building
Thursday, April 7, 2022
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WLNS
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Healthy Communities
Elks and local family team up to support free dental clinic for Beaver Island students
Rosemary Parker
Thursday, April 7, 2022
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Furniture-maker expands operations in Zeeland
Shandra Martinez
Thursday, April 7, 2022
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The time is now to prepare for broadband equity, access and deployment (BEAD) funding
Connected Nation Michigan
Thursday, April 7, 2022
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Community Development
Community foundations partner on small-town development
Dawn Bradbury
Thursday, March 31, 2022
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Ten businesses advance in the 2022 Scale Up North awards competition
Dawn Bradbury
Thursday, March 31, 2022
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Crazy Quarters Arcade grows, creating one of the largest collections of pinball games in Michigan
Denyse Shannon
Thursday, March 31, 2022
Arts and Culture
Tiny doors bring magical mystery to downtown Charlevoix
Thursday, March 31, 2022
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The Petoskey News-Review
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Q&A: The Magic of Bookstores in Rural Communities
Thursday, March 31, 2022
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The Daily Yonder
Community Development
Much of Michigan is rural. What will it take for small towns to thrive?
Thursday, March 31, 2022
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Bridge Michigan
Community Development
Community Foundation welcomes back latest Come Home Award recipient, Josh Prusik
Thursday, March 31, 2022
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Community Foundation of St. Clair County
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Technology and Innovation
Elk Rapids library tackles the digital divide
Greg Tasker
Thursday, March 31, 2022
Economic Development
Barn Believers find ways to restore old barns so they can be used for public purposes
Jane Simons
Thursday, March 31, 2022
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Coopersville brewery creates sense of community
Greg Tasker
Thursday, March 24, 2022
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Alpena hospital receives $500,000 grant for new tower project
Rural Innovation staff
Thursday, March 24, 2022
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Beyond Fate: How Rural Schools Can Move Forward
Thursday, March 24, 2022
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New health care technologies improve outcomes for Michiganders of all ages
Estelle Slootmaker
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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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Thursday, May 12, 2022