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Going Northbound: Filmmakers Investing in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Iron Mountain natives Seth and Nathan Anderson developed the web series Northbound in their hometown with producer Jason Hagen, adapting from their original film concept due to Michigan’s film incentives and digital industry shifts. The series, which premiered in 2015, has highlighted local talent and production, contributing to efforts like the Multimedia Jobs Act to boost Michigan’s creative economy.
Health in the UP: Is it Improving?
Is overall health in the Upper Peninsula improving? Michael and John Broadway take a look at the data, comparing UP county health rankings for the state in 2011 to 2023.
National Sauna Week, Free Legal Services for UP Veterans, Governor Whitmer Issues 2024 Goals, Free Speech on UP Campus, & Marquette Named Best Place to Visit
National Sauna Week, Free Legal Services for UP Veterans, Governor Whitmer Issues 2024 Goals, Free Speech on UP Campus, & Marquette Named Best Place to Visit. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.
A Brief Overview of the Changing Housing Market in Poland
Dr. Weronika Kusek’s latest article examines Poland’s evolving housing market, which has seen significant price increases and shifts from communist-era housing to modern developments.
Finlandia Property Bought Up, Free Speech on UP Higher Ed Campuses, Primaries in the 109th, Powell Township Says No to Rockets, & From the World Around Us
Finlandia Property Bought Up, Free Speech on UP Higher Ed Campuses, Primaries in the 109th, Powell Township Says No to Rockets, & From the World Around Us. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.
Yankee Influence in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
In his latest article, Dr. Russell Magnaghi details the extensive history of migration and settlement in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, focusing on the significant influence of New Englanders and New Yorkers from the colonial period through the 19th century.
Welcome to 2024, Former UP State Rep Awaiting Charges, LSSU Reveals Banished Words List, Good News for Michigan, and Schools of Choice Grow
Welcome to 2024, Former UP State Rep Awaiting Charges, LSSU Reveals Banished Words List, Good News for Michigan, and Schools of Choice Grow. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.
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.
Veterans in the Upper Peninsula, SAIL, Michigan Presidential Primary Approaching, America’s Older Leadership, Our Aging Population, & More From Our Reader Survey
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.
U.P. local government leaders identify challenges in getting state and federal grants
The article we are sharing from University of Michigan’s CLOSUP center addresses the struggle of local governments in Michigan, particularly in the Upper Peninsula, in utilizing federal funding opportunities from recent legislation like the ARPA and IIJA.
