The Issues
Recent Articles
A Conversation with Representative David Prestin on Rural Issues, Veterans, Childcare, and Healthcare in the U.P.
In the latest episode of the Rural Insights Podcast, David Haynes and Rural Insights Student Researcher Brenna Musser talk to Representative David Prestin from the 108th House District. They discuss the top issues affecting the district, including the need for more opportunities, housing, and jobs to improve the quality of life in the Upper Peninsula.
The Challenge of New Home Construction in Marquette County
In their latest article, Michael and John Broadway examine the housing crisis in the US with a focus on Marquette County, discussing the causes of reduced housing supply, rising costs, and new local developments–set against the backdrop of data from the Federal Reserve.
A Correction and Apology, UP Public Library Book Banning, UP Resident Appointed to National Board, & Michigan Public Policy Survey
A Correction and Apology, UP Public Library Book Banning, UP Resident Appointed to National Board, & Michigan Public Policy Survey. Check out this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.
Tom Baldini Mikva Challenge Winner Gets National Award, Gogebic College Searching for New President, State Revenue Estimate Down, & NMU’s New Master’s Degree
Tom Baldini Mikva Challenge Winner Gets National Award, Gogebic College Searching for New President, State Revenue Estimate Down, & NMU’s New Master’s Degree. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.
Sweating it Out: The U.P. and the Growing Popularity of Saunas
The Upper Peninsula’s rich sauna tradition, rooted in Finnish culture, is contributing to the booming popularity of saunas across the U.S. Learn about local businesses like The Sauna Guys and Esjay Saunas that are innovating in the industry and helping people experience the relaxation and health benefits of the sauna.
Military Appreciation Month, New Bay College President, Mackinac Island Named Best, Immigration Law, Commission Vacancy, & More
Military Appreciation Month, New Bay College President, Mackinac Island Named Best, Immigration Law, Commission Vacancy, & More. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.
Whitmer for Congress, Donor Dollars at Finlandia University, UP Child Care Solutions, An Idea From a Reader, & Dark Store Exemption Legislation
Whitmer for Congress, Donor Dollars at Finlandia University, UP Child Care Solutions, An Idea From a Reader, & Dark Store Exemption Legislation. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.
Demography is Destiny? The Implications of Declining School Enrollment for the Upper Peninsula
In his latest article, Michael Broadway takes a look at the drop in school enrollment in the Upper Peninsula and the consequences this decline might have, and discusses what we might do to address this issue.
Soo Locks Reconstruction, Nurses, Health Care and Patient Care in the UP, Finlandia Closure Continues, and Banned Books
Sault Locks Reconstruction, Nurses, Health Care and Patient Care in the UP, Finlandia Closure Continues, and Banned Books. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.
Changes in the UP Economy: 2017-2021
Michael and John Broadway examine the recent changes to the Upper Peninsula’s GDP in the aftermath of Covid-19, and determine which sectors of the UP’s economy are growing and which are underperforming.
