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Recent Articles
Sweating it Out: The U.P. and the Growing Popularity of Saunas
The Upper Peninsula’s rich sauna tradition, rooted in Finnish culture, is contributing to the booming popularity of saunas across the U.S. Learn about local businesses like The Sauna Guys and Esjay Saunas that are innovating in the industry and helping people experience the relaxation and health benefits of the sauna.
Military Appreciation Month, New Bay College President, Mackinac Island Named Best, Immigration Law, Commission Vacancy, & More
Military Appreciation Month, New Bay College President, Mackinac Island Named Best, Immigration Law, Commission Vacancy, & More. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.
Whitmer for Congress, Donor Dollars at Finlandia University, UP Child Care Solutions, An Idea From a Reader, & Dark Store Exemption Legislation
Whitmer for Congress, Donor Dollars at Finlandia University, UP Child Care Solutions, An Idea From a Reader, & Dark Store Exemption Legislation. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.
Demography is Destiny? The Implications of Declining School Enrollment for the Upper Peninsula
In his latest article, Michael Broadway takes a look at the drop in school enrollment in the Upper Peninsula and the consequences this decline might have, and discusses what we might do to address this issue.
Soo Locks Reconstruction, Nurses, Health Care and Patient Care in the UP, Finlandia Closure Continues, and Banned Books
Sault Locks Reconstruction, Nurses, Health Care and Patient Care in the UP, Finlandia Closure Continues, and Banned Books. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.
Changes in the UP Economy: 2017-2021
Michael and John Broadway examine the recent changes to the Upper Peninsula’s GDP in the aftermath of Covid-19, and determine which sectors of the UP’s economy are growing and which are underperforming.
Former Houghton County Administrator Returns, Shuffling of Upper Peninsula Presidents, & Marshfield Clinic Moves Into Central UP,
Former Houghton County Administrator Returns, Shuffling of Upper Peninsula Presidents, & Marshfield Clinic Moves Into Central UP. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.
Congrats to the Munising Mustangs, New UP Veterans Home Location, Dark Stores and the UP, Friend of UP Appointed, Former City Manager Returns, and a Real Estate Rumor
Congrats to the Munising Mustangs, New UP Veterans Home Location, Dark Stores and the UP, Friend of UP Appointed, Former City Manager Returns, and a Real Estate Rumor. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.
Upper Peninsula Together with Veterans Initiative Created to Reduce Rural-Veteran Suicides
The Together with Veterans (TWV) initiative was first introduced on Rural Insights…
Brookings Institution: Public schools heavily rely on women’s labor. Why do they pay female teachers less?
In recognition of Equal Pay Day, The Brookings Institution published a policy brief that summarizes the findings of their recent study investigating gender wage gaps among public school teachers–most notably that male public school teachers earn $2,200 more than their female colleagues of similar contexts and with comparable qualifications.
