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Solar Energy at the Former Groveland Mine Site: A Conversation with Lois Ellis & Elise Matz
In the latest episode of the Rural Insights Podcast, David Haynes sits down with Lois Ellis, Executive Director of the Dickinson Area Economic Development Alliance, and Elise Matz, Vice President of Circle Power Renewables, to discuss the transformative solar energy project at the former Groveland Mine site in Dickinson County.
Congratulations to LSSU, Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency Gives Grant, Weed Funds to Flow, & From the World Around Us
Congratulations to LSSU, Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency Gives Grant, Weed Funds to Flow, & From the World Around Us. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.
Michigan Taxation Reader Survey, New LSSU President, UP Hospital to Close, Reminder for Veterans in Your Community, Tax Credit Checks, Student Loan Help, & Increase in High School Graduates
Michigan Taxation Reader Survey, New LSSU President, UP Hospital to Close, Reminder for Veterans in Your Community, Tax Credit Checks, Student Loan Help, & Increase in High School Graduates. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.
Global Service from Upper Peninsula Roots: Talking to Karen Ogle About Her Foreign Service Career
In the latest episode of the Rural Insights Podcast, David Haynes sits down with Karen Ogle, a Marquette native who has carved out a distinguished career in the U.S. State Department’s Foreign Service.
‘UPVETS Served’ Program Provides Recreational Events and Connection to UP Veterans and Their Families
Learn about the UPVETS Served program created by SAIL and how it benefits local veterans and their families.
Western UP Copper Mine Complexities, UP Voter Information, Legal Service Dates for UP Vets, UP Leader Appointed, & Opioid Counseling to be Available
Western UP Copper Mine Complexities, UP Voter Information, Legal Service Dates for UP Vets, UP Leader Appointed, & Opioid Counseling to be Available. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.
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.
