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Development News “While significant, this is only a part of the support we provide through our renewable energy program and additional projects are on the way,” says U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development State Director for Michigan Brandon Fewins. Rural Innovation ExchangeSustainability

Michigan agricultural producers, rural small businesses win $2.1M in renewable energy grants

MJ GalbraithThursday, September 21, 2023
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‘Whisper-quiet’ solar boats create buzz on Lake Leelanau

Rosemary ParkerThursday, September 14, 2023
Feature Story Harrison is a city of more than 2,000 residents in Clare County. Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

Redevelopment Ready: Harrison and Allegan

Sarah SpohnThursday, September 14, 2023
Feature Story Jon Ornée starting his swim off the North Manitou Island on Sept. 10. (Jon Ornée) Rural Innovation ExchangeArts and Culture

'Epic' record-holder swims between Manitou Islands

Shandra MartinezThursday, September 14, 2023
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Easing the EMS staffing shortage in the U.P. and Michigan

Rosemary Parker Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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Michigan’s rural CMHs work hard on improving access to mental health resources

Sarah SpohnTuesday, September 12, 2023
Longform Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority Grayling location. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Michigan’s rural CMHs work hard on improving access to mental health resources

Sarah SpohnTuesday, September 12, 2023
Feature Story Jon Ornée starting his swim off the North Manitou Island on Sept. 10. (Jon Ornée) The LakeshoreHealthy Communities

'Epic' record-holder swims between Manitou Islands

Shandra MartinezMonday, September 11, 2023
Feature Story mercyvehicles Rural Innovation ExchangeHealthy Communities

Looking to ease Michigan's EMS staffing shortage

Rosemary Parker Thursday, August 31, 2023
Feature Story The Alluvion features state-of-the-art audio and visual equipment. Rural Innovation ExchangeCommunity Development

Uncommon space: A venue for musicians, designed by musicians

RIX StaffThursday, August 31, 2023
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Michigan hop farmers are upbeat about their future

Brenda Sodt Marshall Thursday, August 24, 2023
Feature Story The Orienteering and Land Navigation Course formally opened to the public last fall. Rural Innovation ExchangeCommunity Development

Orienteering a new course in Isabella County

Jason M. Karel Thursday, August 24, 2023
Feature Story Boyne City was designated a Monarch City this past year and is one of several in Michigan. Rural Innovation ExchangeSustainability

Michigan towns help monarch butterfly population recover

Erica HobbsThursday, August 17, 2023
Feature Story “My grandparents actually started grapes on our property in the late 1950s," says owner Becky Wrubel. "I always remember my grandma saying, ‘If you take care of the grapes, they're going to take care of you.’” Rural Innovation Exchange

Explore the wineries of St. Clair County

Riley ConnellThursday, August 17, 2023
Feature Story “My grandparents actually started grapes on our property in the late 1950s," says owner Becky Wrubel. "I always remember my grandma saying, ‘If you take care of the grapes, they're going to take care of you.’” The Keel - Port HuronEntrepreneurship

Explore the wineries of St. Clair County

Riley ConnellFriday, August 11, 2023
Feature Story Idealmarquee Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

Revitalized theater adds spark to downtown Clare

Sarah SpohnThursday, August 10, 2023
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Narrowing the gender gap in municipal leadership

Greg TaskerThursday, August 3, 2023
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Narrowing the gender gap in municipal leadership

Greg TaskerWednesday, August 2, 2023
Feature Story ausableartisandisplay Rural Innovation ExchangeCommunity Development

AuSable Artisan Village poised to expand

Sarah SpohnThursday, July 27, 2023
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Port Austin's famous barn art takes a detour with "The Deity"

Erica HobbsThursday, July 20, 2023
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