Preserving MichiganHow Michigan turned $1 billion in oil and gas revenue into conservation with the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund


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Development News Agricultural property in Washtenaw County, representative of the type of properties that will be covered by the document being prepared under the grant.
Feature Story The Highway 2 Community Drive-in Theater is the last drive-in theater in the Upper Peninsula.

Community rallies to keep nostalgic Manistique drive-in open


Feature Story Idealmarquee

Revitalized theater adds spark to downtown Clare


Feature Story The Highway 2 Community Drive-in Theater is the last drive-in theater in the Upper Peninsula.

Community rallies to keep nostalgic Manistique drive-in open


Feature Story nisubakery

Nisu Bakery & Cafe brings Finnish flair to Hancock


Development News Gil Starks, Gilbert and Kay Starks Family Trust
Development News "Our board and our community recognize the significant cultural heritage farms bring to Park Township," says Park Township Manager Howard Fink.
Feature Story Part of the streetscape of downtown Wayland.
Feature Story ironwoodminersmural

Ironwood and other rural towns embrace placemaking


Feature Story The museum is part of a park, already popular with cross-country skiers.

Erwin Township museum connects past to future


Feature Story A mural depicting a chapter of Ironwood history.

Rural towns across Michigan embrace placemaking