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The Upper Peninsula’s Ukrainian Heritage

Historian Dr. Russel Magnaghi gives an overview of Ukrainian heritage in the Upper Peninsula, and through this exploration he answers the question “did Ukrainians settle in the Upper Peninsula?”

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All-White Michigan Supreme Court No More, NMU Women’s Teams Recognition, Veteran Care in the UP, and Governor Whitmer and Transparency

All-White Michigan Supreme Court No More, NMU Women’s Teams Recognition, Veteran Care in the UP, and Governor Whitmer and Transparency. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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A Conversation with Kerri Schuiling, President of Northern Michigan University

In the latest episode of the Rural Insights Podcast, David Haynes sits down with Kerri Schuiling, President of Northern Michigan University.

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UP Leader Appointed by Governor, Michigan Legislature & Last Week’s Elections, Proposal 1, US Veteran Facts, Pollsters Miss Targets, & 2023 Legislature Agenda

UP Leader Appointed by Governor, Michigan Legislature & Last Week’s Elections, Proposal 1, US Veteran Facts, Pollsters Miss Targets, & 2023 Legislature Agenda. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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Don’t Forget to Vote Tuesday, Women’s Athletics Shines at NMU, and From the World Around Us

Don’t Forget to Vote Tuesday, Women’s Athletics Shines at NMU, and From the World Around Us. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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Happy Halloween, Welcome to NMU’s 17th President, Heating Bills Expected to Soar, and Eight Days Till Election Day

Happy Halloween, Welcome to NMU’s 17th President, Heating Bills Expected to Soar, and Eight Days Till Election Day. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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A 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.

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The Upper Peninsula’s Food Price Premium

Higher food and gas prices are part of the cost of living in a remote area, and the latest food price increases have only added to those costs. This article illustrates the added price premium that UP residents in remote areas pay for basic food items by examining the total cost of 13 commonly-purchased food items, and the impact dollar stores have had on availability of healthy food choices.

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UP School Debates Showing LGBT Flag, Ketchup on Pasties in Trouble, From the World Around Us, and Taxes Missed

UP School Debates Showing LGBT Flag, Ketchup on Pasties in Trouble, From the World Around Us, and Taxes Missed. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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Former UP State Rep Case Given to AG, General Election Races in the UP, Higher Education as a Hedge Fund, and From the World Around Us

Former UP State Rep Case Given to AG, General Election Races in the UP, Higher Education as a Hedge Fund, and From the World Around Us. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise, & Rumors by David Haynes.

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