Community
Vajda: Community Resilience, Generational Transitions, and the Future of Charitable Endeavors in Marquette
In his latest piece for Rural Insights, Bill Vajda highlights Marquette’s challenges in transitioning community responsibilities to younger generations, emphasizing the need for balanced charity and civic engagement in a changing economic landscape.
Read MoreHistory Behind the Fence: The Marquette General Hospital Complex
Dr. Russell Magnaghi gives a fascinating overview of the history of Marquette’s early hospitals and how Marquette General Hospital came to be.
Read MoreExploring the Latest Census Bureau Estimates of UP Population Change from 2020 to 2022
The latest article by Michael and John Broadway explores the complex demographic changes happening in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and looks at the effects of population decline and growth on the region’s economy and environment.
Read MoreNew Organization Aims to Build Thriving Talent and Leadership in the UP
The Dickinson Area Economic Development Alliance (DAEDA) recently launched a new personal development and networking organization called LINK U.P. that aims to help build talent and leadership in the Upper Peninsula.
Read MoreUrban Gardens in Poland – How a Polish Tradition Could Inform American City Planning
Dr. Weronika Kusek explores the rich history and emerging trends of urban gardens in Poland and how these sustainable and community-focused practices could influence American city planning. This piece dives into how urban gardens offer solutions to urbanization, food deserts, and mental health challenges, while fostering a deep connection to nature and our food sources. Could these age-old traditions be a solution for a sustainable future?
Read MoreInternational Ski Federation Ski Jump Continental Cup Tournament Coming to Giant Pine Mountain March 3-5
The Pine Mountain Ski Jump is the largest in the United States that is explicitly used for ski jumping and not ski flying. Dubbed one of the U.P.’s biggest tailgate events, the 2023 FIS Ski Jumping Continental Cup tournament will take place March 3-5, with more than 40 jumpers from eight countries competing.
Read MoreRevisiting Our Conversation With Brigitte LaPointe-Dunham, CEO of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community
Brigitte LaPointe-Dunham was recently appointed to the NMU Board of Trustees, and so we wanted to revisit the podcast discussion we recorded with her back on November 2021. We think you’ll find it interesting if you haven’t watched or listened yet!
Read MoreA Conversation with Dan Truckey, Director of the Beaumier UP Heritage Center
In the latest episode of the Rural Insights Podcast, David Haynes sits down with Dan Truckey, Director and Curator of the Beaumier UP Heritage Center at Northern Michigan University.
Read MoreSystems Control: Sixty Years of Growth, Innovation and Success
Systems Control is one of the Upper Peninsula’s most successful companies. In this article, Lois Ellis of the Dickinson Area Economic Alliance gives a great overview of the company’s history and accomplishments over the last 60 years.
Read MoreChatting with Duane DuRay, Airport Manager at Sawyer International Airport
In the latest episode of the Rural Insights Podcast, David Haynes sits down with Duane DuRay, Airport Manager for Sawyer International Airport–the Upper Peninsula’s largest airport.
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