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Vietnam Veterans Day, Moms for Liberty, Subcommittee Formed for MGH Property, and Facts From the World Around Us
Vietnam Veterans Day, Moms for Liberty, Subcommittee Formed for MGH Property, and Facts From the World Around Us. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.
Dr. Anne C. Miller: The First Woman Doctor of the U.P.
March is Women’s History Month! The Upper Peninsula has been home to hundreds of remarkable women, many who accomplished great things without much recognition in their lifetime. One such woman was Dr. Anne C. Miller of Crystal Falls–the first woman doctor to open a practice in the U.P.
A True Veteran Success Story: Master Sergeant Michael Rutledge
Sharing stories of veteran success is important for the public to be able to judge the state of our veteran community in America. NMU Veteran Services Coordinator Michael Rutledge is one of those success stories.
First Day of Spring, Michigan Policymakers Discuss Transparency (Again), Michigan Weed Prices, Mackinac Island Ferry Sells, and Chatfield Probe Continues
First Day of Spring, Michigan Policymakers Discuss Transparency (Again), Michigan Weed Prices, Mackinac Island Ferry Sells, and Chatfield Probe Continues. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.
Talking to Dirk Wierenga and Paul Sturgul About Their New Documentary “Route 2 Elsewhere”
In the latest episode of the Rural Insights Podcast, David Haynes sits down with Dirk Wierenga, director of the documentary “Route 2 Elsewhere” and his colleague Paul Sturgul who helped promote the film.
The Only Nickel Mine in America, Gasoline Prices and Rural Communities, Michigan Gas Tax Holiday, and Boomer Alert
The Only Nickel Mine in America, Gasoline Prices and Rural Communities, Michigan Gas Tax Holiday, and Boomer Alert. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.
Talking to Elise Bur, Director of NMU Center for Rural Health
In the latest episode of the Rural Insights Podcast, David Haynes sits down with Elise Bur, Director of the NMU Center for Rural Health.
Higher Education Funding vs. Midwest Funding, Life With John X. Jamrich, Term-Limited Legislators, and Campaign to Change Term Limits
Higher Education Funding vs. Midwest Funding, Life With John X. Jamrich, Term-Limited Legislators, and Campaign to Change Term Limits. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.
Pearl Windsor: A Trailblazer for Women Educators in the UP
March is National Women’s History Month, and the Upper Peninsula has been home to countless exceptional women who have made a unique mark on history. Pearl Windsor of Iron River was one such woman.
Former NMU President John X. Jamrich Dies at 101, New Study on Least-Educated Michigan Counties, Lifepoint and Duke, and View of Teachers Important
Former NMU President John X. Jamrich Dies at 101, New Study on Least-Educated Michigan Counties, Lifepoint and Duke, View of Teachers Important, and the World Around Us. Read this week’s Rural Noise, Whispers & Rumors by David Haynes.
