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NMU Governance in Good Hands, Making Ends Meet in Michigan, NMU Foundation’s Involvement, and the World Around Us

By David Haynes | January 31, 2022 | 2

NMU Governance in Good Hands, Making Ends Meet in Michigan, NMU Foundation’s Involvement, and the World Around Us. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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The World Around Us, Listening and Learning in the UP, Luce County’s Census, and Civil War Tombstone Cleanup

By David Haynes | January 24, 2022 | 6

The World Around Us, Listening and Learning in the UP, Luce County’s Census, and Civil War Tombstone Cleanup. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes!

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Covid Vaccination Response, University Presidential Search, UP Hospital Owners Make Loan to Japanese Bank, UP Prison Population, and New Job for Bill Vajda

By David Haynes | January 17, 2022 | 6

Covid Vaccination Response, University Presidential Search, UP Hospital Owners Make Loan to Japanese Bank, UP Prison Population, and New Job for Bill Vajda. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes!

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Welcome to 2022, New Digital Journalism Nationally and Locally, Income Inequality, Reapportionment in Michigan, and Lack of Rural Representation

By David Haynes | January 10, 2022 | 8

Welcome to 2022, New Digital Journalism Nationally and Locally, Income Inequality, Reapportionment in Michigan, and Lack of Rural Representation. Read about this and more in this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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Taking a Holiday Break, Looking Into 2022 in Michigan, and Child Care Tax Credit Lapses

By David Haynes | December 20, 2021 | 1

Taking a Holiday Break, Looking Into 2022 in Michigan, and Child Care Tax Credit Lapses. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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Child Care Concerns Continue, Michigan Minimum Wage Increase, DCHS Closer to Deal, and Democracy Failing?

By David Haynes | December 13, 2021 | 1

Child Care Concerns Continue, Michigan Minimum Wage Increase, DCHS Closer to Deal, and Democracy Failing? Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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Newberry Native Was Named One of 100 Most Influential People in the World

By David Haynes | December 6, 2021 | 2

Newberry native named one of 100 most influential people in the world. His name is Ian Fishback and the year was 2005, and the honor was bestowed by Time Magazine. Read this week’s edition of Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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Thanksgiving Recollections, Concerns About Inflation, InvestUP Adding Lobbying Power, and a Big Loss for NMU

By David Haynes | November 29, 2021 | 1

Thanksgiving Recollections, Concerns About Inflation, InvestUP Adding Lobbying Power, and a Big Loss for NMU. Read this week’s edition of Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes!

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NMU Foundation and the Old Marquette Hospital Purchase, Global Supply Chain in the UP, and State Teacher Shortage

By David Haynes | November 22, 2021 | 6

NMU Foundation and the Old Marquette Hospital Purchase, Global Supply Chain in the UP, and State Teacher Shortage. Read this week’s edition of Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes!

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UP Scholars, Another Yooper Moves On Up, Women and Selective Service, 2022 State Elections, and Women and Selective Service

By David Haynes | November 15, 2021 | 1

UP Scholars, Another Yooper Moves On Up, Women and Selective Service, 2022 State Elections, Women and Selective Service, and the Most Expensive Real Estate in the Country. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes!

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