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Rural areas have several demographic components that lend themselves to having a…
Recent Population Changes in the U.P. Amidst the Pandemic
The population dynamics of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula are well documented. Its population,…
Boom and Bust: Calumet and Keweenaw National Historical Park 30 Years On
Many communities throughout the Upper Peninsula have developed their sense of place…
Survey Shows Diversity of NMU’s Student Veterans
Diversity is something that members of America’s armed forces inadvertently come to…
Housing Rental Cost Dynamics in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Housing prices in the US have been increasing at an average rate…