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Rural Forest Markers Act is a Bipartisan Win-Win for Rural Landowners and the Environment

By Tom Watkins | October 21, 2020 | 1

Rural Insights contributor Tom Watkins shares his thoughts on the bipartisan “Rural Forest Markets Act” bill, which authorizes the USDA to offer loan or bond guarantees of up to $150 million to open emerging markets for carbon mitigation, among other things, to rural forest owners.

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Reimbursement Policies Put Financial Strain on Larger UP Hospitals

By David Jahn | September 18, 2020 | 0

President and CEO of Chippewa County War Memorial Hospital David Jahn discusses some of the financial difficulties of being a Prospective Payment System hospital in the U.P., and what will be necessary in order for rural PPS hospitals to survive financially.

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The UP Should Embrace Winter in 2020 to Prevent the “Twindemic”

By Alex Wellman | September 16, 2020 | 8

In our latest “Rural Voices” piece, Upper Peninsula expat Alex Wellman shares his thoughts on how the UP could help prevent the “twindemic” this winter by embracing outdoor activities.

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Thimbleberries: A Precious U.P. Treasure

By Daniel Truckey | September 9, 2020 | 3

In the first article of our “Rural Voices” column, Daniel Truckey shares an account of why thimbleberries are such a special treasure in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

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Nearly Half of U.P. Households Struggle to Make Ends Meet

By Nick Palmer | September 3, 2020 | 1

Upper Peninsula families–even those who are employed–are having a harder time making ends meet, according to the United Ways “ALICE” measurement system.

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Great Lakes Sports Commission Helps Sustain Important Economic Sector

By Kevin Korpi | August 19, 2020 | 3

Susie Fox and Kevin Korpi of the Great Lakes Sports Commission provide a great overview of the history of the commission, the role that state investment into sports and related infrastructure has played, and the economic importance of sports in Michigan.

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Survey shows UP teachers’ opinion mixed on return to school

By Pamela Spady | August 5, 2020 | 0

Educational technology expert Pamela Spady shares the results and her thoughts on a UP-wide survey of K-12 teachers on their opinions for how to return to school for the 2020-21 school year.

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Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors: August 3, 2020

By David Haynes | August 3, 2020 | 1

Primary day in Michigan, absentee ballots, NMU EAN update, news tips, and book suggestions. Read more in this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors.

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Air travel in Rural America met with more challenges than ever

By Duane DuRay | July 29, 2020 | 0

Sawyer International Airport Manager Duane DuRay illustrates the current landscape of airports in the rural U.P., and the challenges faced by the airports, airlines, and communities.

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Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors: July 27, 2020

By David Haynes | July 27, 2020 | 0

The UP’s first Marriott hotel, dark store tax reductions, who is Leon Black, and a veteran historical marker goes missing. Read more in this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors.

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