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Veterans in the Upper Peninsula, SAIL, Michigan Presidential Primary Approaching, America’s Older Leadership, Our Aging Population, & More From Our Reader Survey

By David Haynes | December 18, 2023 | 1

Veterans in the Upper Peninsula, SAIL, Michigan Presidential Primary Approaching, America’s Older Leadership, Our Aging Population, & More From Our Reader Survey. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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UP Survey From Ford School at U of M, UP Continues to Struggle With Medical Specialist Availability, Home Buyer Changes, & Michigan Continues to Lose Population

By David Haynes | December 4, 2023 | 4

UP Survey From Ford School at U of M, UP Continues to Struggle With Medical Specialist Availability, Home Buyer Changes, & Michigan Continues to Lose Population. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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Child Care Cost Increases, Americans Losing Confidence in Higher Ed, Bad News for Donuts, and a Push for Transparency in Michigan

By David Haynes | November 20, 2023 | 4

Child Care Cost Increases, Americans Losing Confidence in Higher Ed, Bad News for Donuts, and a Push for Transparency in Michigan. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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A Correction, NMU Alumni Grumble on Football Losses, Election Time in the UP, Minimum Wage Effort, Transparency in Michigan Legislature, and More

By David Haynes | November 6, 2023 | 7

A Correction, NMU Alumni Grumble on Football Losses, Election Time in the UP, Minimum Wage Effort, Transparency in Michigan Legislature, and More. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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The Rural Insights Survey, a National Treasure in the Upper Peninsula, Veterans in Michigan and the UP, Bigger Planes Come to the UP, & Transparency in State Gov. and Public Universities

By David Haynes | October 23, 2023 | 6

The Rural Insights Survey, a National Treasure in the Upper Peninsula, Veterans in Michigan and the UP, Bigger Planes Come to the UP, & Transparency in State Government and Public Universities. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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New Rural Insights UP Issues Survey–Chance to Win a $50 Stormy Kromer Gift Certificate!

By David Haynes | October 9, 2023 | 4

We are running a new Upper Peninsula issues survey. If you are a UP resident, please consider taking the survey. You can also have a chance at winning a $50 Stormy Kromer gift certificate by taking the survey if you leave your email address.

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NMU and MTU Bounce Up, 2023 UP Pasty Fest, Housing Shortages Continue in the UP, UP Senator Introduces Transparency Bill, & From the World Around Us

By David Haynes | September 25, 2023 | 1

NMU and MTU Bounce Up, 2023 UP Pasty Fest, Housing Shortages Continue in the UP, UP Senator Introduces Transparency Bill, & From the World Around Us. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors.

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Never, Ever Forget, From the World Around Us, Child Care in the UP, Lifepoint Corporate Leaders to Visit UP, and UP Gets Some Earmark Funds

By David Haynes | September 11, 2023 | 0

Never, Ever Forget, From the World Around Us, Child Care in the UP, Lifepoint Corporate Leaders to Visit UP, and UP Gets Some Earmark Funds. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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Tourists, Tourists, and More Tourists, Governor’s Growth Commission, Baraga County Veteran Services, Back to School in the UP, New Education Department, & More

By David Haynes | August 21, 2023 | 4

Tourists, Tourists, and More Tourists, Governor’s Growth Commission, Baraga County Veteran Services, Back to School in the UP, New Education Department, & More. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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Health Care in the UP and Statewide, AGE Updates From Our Readers, No Word On UP Appointment, Cell Phone Reception, Community College Enrollment, & Birth Control

By David Haynes | August 7, 2023 | 5

Health Care in the UP and Statewide, AGE Updates From Our Readers, No Word On UP Appointment, Cell Phone Reception, Community College Enrollment, & Birth Control. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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