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NMU Alumnus Nominated for Legislative Award, LSSU Issues Annual Banned Words List, Brock Tessman Lookalike, & Facts From Around the World

By David Haynes | January 13, 2025 | 2

NMU Alumnus Nominated for Legislative Award, LSSU Issues Annual Banned Words List, Brock Tessman Lookalike, & Facts From Around the World. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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Snow in the UP, Happy Holidays and Other Greetings, and Community Holiday Efforts to Help Those Less Fortunate

By David Haynes | December 16, 2024 | 4

Snow in the UP, Happy Holidays and Other Greetings, and Community Holiday Efforts to Help Those Less Fortunate. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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The UP’s Blue House District Goes Red, Dark Stores Loophole, a Tax Bill to Help Local Communities, and Whooping Cough Increase

By David Haynes | December 2, 2024 | 11

The UP’s Blue House District Goes Red, Dark Stores Loophole, a Tax Bill to Help Local Communities, and Whooping Cough Increase. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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A Belated Happy Veterans Day, Free License Plates for Disabled Veterans, Congrats to UP University Athletes, & Rural Regions Losing Population

By David Haynes | November 18, 2024 | 4

A Belated Happy Veterans Day, Free License Plates for Disabled Veterans, Congrats to UP University Athletes, & Rural Regions Losing Population. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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Izzo Fans Crowd Superior Dome, Election Day Approaches, UP State House Races, and An Interesting Tattoo Statistic

By David Haynes | October 21, 2024 | 1

Izzo Fans Crowd Superior Dome, Election Day Approaches, UP State House Races, and An Interesting Tattoo Statistic. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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Free Community College Tuition Limited, K-12 Students and Classroom Cellphone Use, Weed Outlets on Every Corner, Cost of UP Child Care, & More

By David Haynes | October 7, 2024 | 8

Free Community College Tuition Limited, K-12 Students and Classroom Cellphone Use, Weed Outlets on Every Corner, Cost of UP Child Care, & More. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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A Tradition in Hancock, Good News at NMU and MTU, Tourist Tax Gets Lots of Response, and From the World Around Us

By David Haynes | September 23, 2024 | 7

A Tradition in Hancock, Good News at NMU and MTU, Tourist Tax Gets Lots of Response, and From the World Around Us. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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Welcome New LSSU President, Disturbing News from Rural K-12 Schools, Important State Supreme Court Seats, Tourist Tax, and Big Box Store Loophole

By David Haynes | September 3, 2024 | 9

Welcome New LSSU President, Disturbing News from Rural K-12 Schools, Important State Supreme Court Seats, Tourist Tax, and Big Box Store Loophole. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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US Veteran Program Announced, Onto the General Election, Michigan Minimum Wage Increase, Students Returning to School, and Comments From Our Readers

By David Haynes | August 19, 2024 | 7

US Veteran Program Announced, Onto the General Election, Michigan Minimum Wage Increase, Students Returning to School, and Comments From Our Readers. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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UP Boat Building, Michigan Municipal Execs Meet, Update on Dark Store Issue, Tourist Tax, & Free Community College Tuition

By David Haynes | July 22, 2024 | 2

UP Boat Building, Michigan Municipal Execs Meet, Update on Dark Store Issue, Tourist Tax, & Free Community College Tuition. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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