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On tap: annual Michigan Rural Health Conference
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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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Ironwood and other rural towns embrace placemaking
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Thursday, January 5, 2023
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Now showing ... former theaters repurposed
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Agritourism is flourishing at farms in the U.P and lower Michigan
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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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Marquette entrepreneur sees growth potential for outdoor recreation economy in the Upper Peninsula
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Thursday, September 22, 2022
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Newberry's historic Tahqua-Land Theatre reopens after standstill
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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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Almost heaven: Silver Mountain
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Blending art and history in the Upper Peninsula
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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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Michigan ports welcome new era in Great Lakes cruising
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Tuesday, August 23, 2022
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A new substance use minor from NMU could help address treatment workforce shortages in the UP
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Thursday, August 18, 2022
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All-inclusive playground planned for Marquette’s Mattson Park
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Thursday, August 11, 2022
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Niche sports help put rural towns on the map
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Thursday, July 28, 2022
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New Farm Innovation Grant Program seeks Michigan innovators in the food and agricultural industries,
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Thursday, July 28, 2022
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Placemaking by way of fish: Restoration of fish cleaning station planned in Marquette
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Thursday, May 26, 2022
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State placemaking initiative helps make projects in St. Ignace andRogers City possible
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Thursday, May 5, 2022
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Marquette entrepreneur sees growth potential for outdoor recreation economy in the Upper Peninsula
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