In Chelsea, a sanctuary for rescued farm animals
The Barn Sanctuary in Chelsea is back in the spotlight with the publication of a children's picture book about rescued farm animals.
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Tapping trees: Students learn art of sugaring and more
Spring means sweet lessons for students in Forest Area Community Schools. They practice math, science and other skills while tapping trees for maple syrup.
Elk Rapids library tackles the digital divide
This small rural library in northern Michigan has managed to stay on top of the digital needs of its residents, offering WiFi HotSpots, internet access and more.
Coopersville brewery creates sense of community
A Coopersville native returned to his hometown and opened a craft brewery. Coopersville Brewing Co. is helping put the farming community on the map and creating a sense of community for newcomers and old-timers alike.
Michigan ski areas embrace “green”
Ski areas throughout Michigan are striving to reduce their carbon footprint. Their efforts range from using more efficient snow-making machines to reducing waste and energy consumption.
Welcome to Rural Innovation eXchange!
A new project of Issue Media Group, RIX focuses on the talent, entrepreneurship, social innovation and community development that is moving rural Michigan forward. Our goal is to identify and lift up the innovative people who are leading impactful work in rural Michigan.
Barns become works of art in Michigan’s ‘thumb’
Once common in rural Michigan, barns are disappearing from the landscape. But in one Michigan community barns are turning into works of art. This innovation has not only preserved part of the state's agricultural past but has become an economic tool for Port Austin.
The UP hosts epic dog sled race this weekend
One of the country's epic dog-sled races -- the UP200 -- is held every February in the Upper Peninsula. A qualifier for the legendary Iditarod, the UP200 lures about 20 mushers every year and draws thousands of people to the start and finish in Marquette.
