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Feature Story The opera house has been a center for the performing arts in the Straits region for decades. Rural Innovation ExchangeCommunity Development

The show must go on for all: Cheboygan Opera House plans upgrades to improve accessibility

Rosemary Parker Thursday, October 26, 2023
Feature Story sawmillrendering Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

New Grayling housing development back on track

Rosemary Parker Thursday, October 19, 2023
Development News A Michigan farm field planted with a cover crop. Cover crops help control erosion, improve soil fertility, and can improve farmland productivity. Rural Innovation ExchangeSustainability

Application window opens for conservation and restoration funding for Michigan landowners

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 19, 2023
Development News "Farming isn't just their career choice and how they pay their bills, it's an integral part of this family's DNA and now it will also be part of the long-term legacy of Michigan farming," says Tim Boring, MDARD Director. Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

Farming since 1853, this family just made sure their farmland remains so for decades to come

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 19, 2023
Feature Story Alber Orchard and Cider Mill in Manchester is among the state's many hard cider producers. Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

Michigan's hard cider renaissance: Orchards, entrepreneurs, and the future of an age-old beverage

Brenda Sodt MarshallThursday, October 12, 2023
Feature Story harborspringstrail Rural Innovation ExchangeSustainability

Trails 'with spectacular views' in the works in Emmet County

Rosemary ParkerThursday, October 12, 2023
Development News “We are thrilled to officially open our doors in Traverse City with this state-of-the-art warehouse in such an amazing community,” says Joe Cekola, president of Imperial Beverage Company. Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

Imperial Beverage celebrates grand opening of ‘state-of-the-art’ facility in Traverse City

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 12, 2023
Development News The Michigan DNR has recommended a $1 million Spark Grant for Grass River Natural Area Boardwalk Trail improvements in Antrim County. Rural Innovation ExchangeCommunity Development

‘Tangible benefits’: Nearly $22M in grants awarded to 31 parks and rec projects throughout Michigan

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 12, 2023
Feature Story Fennville The LakeshoreHealthy Communities

Encouraging greener communities

Sarah SpohnMonday, October 9, 2023
Feature Story Covered Wagon Farms sells eggs, honey and other food products. Rural Innovation ExchangeEntrepreneurship

Farmers markets help launch and grow businesses

Sarah RatledgeThursday, October 5, 2023
Development News x Rural Innovation ExchangeHealthy Communities

New program repurposes old newspaper boxes to dispense free Narcan in Mecosta, Osceola counties

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 5, 2023
Development News "These grants represent a critical step forward in addressing the significant housing, infrastructure, and other challenges facing our rural communities," says MDARD Director Tim Boring. Rural Innovation ExchangeCommunity Development

More than $1M in grants awarded to 21 rural development projects throughout Michigan

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 5, 2023
Feature Story Williamstown Township earned a bronze level of certification in the Michigan Green Communities Challenge. Rural Innovation ExchangeSustainability

Encouraging greener communities

Sarah SpohnThursday, September 28, 2023
Feature Story Helping out at Arcadia Dunes Baldy Trailhead is an option for volunteers. Rural Innovation ExchangeSustainability

Sustainable steps

RIX StaffThursday, September 28, 2023
Partner Content Mari Romero Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

Community foundations, nonprofit lenders blending strengths

Northern InitiativesThursday, September 28, 2023
Partner Content Mari Romero The LakeshoreEconomic Development

Community foundations, nonprofit lenders blending strengths

Northern InitiativesThursday, September 28, 2023
Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

Michigan Outdoor Summit returns this week

Sarah Spohn Monday, September 25, 2023
Feature Story The De Vors have a herd of about 100 Jersey cows and a few Guernseys on their farm east of Kalkaska in northern Michigan. Rural Innovation ExchangeEntrepreneurship

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

Kim SchneiderThursday, September 21, 2023
Feature Story hastingdowntownstreetscene Rural Innovation ExchangeCommunity Development

Hastings spruces up its downtown

Rosemary ParkerThursday, September 21, 2023
Feature Story Kayak pass under the Old Iron Bridge in downtown Allegan. (City of Allegan) The LakeshoreEconomic Development

Redevelopment Ready: Harrison and Allegan

Sarah SpohnThursday, September 21, 2023
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