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Cybersecurity and Technology in the UP with Lois Ellis, Evan Rice, and Doug Miller
In the latest episode of the Rural Insights Podcast, David Haynes sits down with several UP leaders to discuss issues relating to technology and cybersecurity in the Upper Peninsula.
McBroom named a Michiganian of the Year, veteran issues, Rural Insights employs student and faculty researchers, VRBO regulations, and “Definitely Not Fritz Erickson” Twitter account
McBroom a Michiganian of the Year, veteran issues, Rural Insights employs student and faculty researchers, VRBO regulations, “Definitely Not Fritz Erickson” Twitter account, what happened to free community college tuition in DC, and what are the priorities for the Upper Peninsula?
Americans are willing to pay higher taxes to improve care for veterans
Americans are quick to show their appreciation for the service of our armed forces, but are they willing to contribute more to provide better care for veterans? Marine Corps veteran and current NMU student Clay Postlewaite analyzes a recent RAND Corporation study that shows Americans are willing to pay more taxes for better veteran care.
Two of the UP’s biggest employers battle with workers, school board elections as political battlegrounds, surge in Gen Z civic engagement, and is university tuition a tax?
Two of the UP’s biggest employers battle with workers, school board elections as political battlegrounds, surge in Gen Z civic engagement, and is university tuition a tax? Read about these issues and more in this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.
Upper Peninsula Digital Network project helps reveal the treasures of rural UP history
The Upper Peninsula Digital Network, or UPLINK, project is being started to help digitize, preserve, and share historically-significant materials from about the UP. Emily Tinder, senior student assistant for the Central UP & NMU Archives, shares why a project like UPLIINK is so important, how the project got started, and what the current progress looks like.
Blaney Park Resort – Part One
For decades, Blaney Park Resort in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula drew visitors from all over the Midwest to an unparalleled array of activities. From nearby and faraway, tourists and local residents came by train, small plane, and vehicle to Blaney Park. Read Part One of Ted Bays’ two-part series on this fascinating chapter in UP history.
A Great American Hero Joins the Ancestors, NMU Trustee Honored, Child Care Cost Priority Continues, and Census Undercounts
A great American hero joins the ancestors, NMU trustee honored, child care cost priority continues, census undercounts, and how high does $1 trillion stack up? Read this week’s edition of Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.
Discussion with Marquette Mayor Jenna Smith and City Commissioner Cody Mayer
In the latest episode of the Rural Insights Podcast, David Haynes talks to Marquette Mayor Jenna Smith and City Commissioner Cody Mayer to discuss the challenges currently faced by rural cities like Marquette, and what their thoughts are on where the future is headed for rural cities in the Upper Peninsula.
Giant Hedge Fund Apollo and UP Nurses Problems, More Health Care News, Finlandia President Announces Exit, Census-Related Losses, and Child Care Spending
Giant hedge fund Apollo and UP nurses problems, more health care news, Finlandia president announces exit, census-related losses, and child care spending. Read the latest Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.
A Tale of Two Counties: Houghton Sees Younger Population, Stronger Economy Than Marquette
Houghton and Marquette Counties are two major economic and population centers in the Upper Peninsula. Michael and John Broadway take a look at how the two have compared in recent years, and why proactive initiatives by Michigan Tech University and the MTEC Smartzone have contributed to Houghton County having a younger population and arguably stronger economy than that of Marquette.
