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Leelanau Conservancy completes Sugar Loaf land transfer

Plans for Sugar Loaf include a thoughtfully designed trail network for hiking, biking, snowshoeing, cross-country and backcountry skiing, along with universal access features.

Ludington again nominated for ‘Best Historic Small Town’ by USA Today

The West Michigan city took the number one spot in 2024 and the number four spot in 2025.

MSU Names De Grins Oer Dairy 2026 Dairy Farm of the Year

The award recognizes farms that demonstrate excellence in management, innovation and leadership within Michigan’s dairy industry.

RV marketplace startup wins First Place at TCNewTech pitch competition

TCNewTech is a recurring pitch competition supported by tech enthusiasts, businesses, and entrepreneurs.

The small, rural Hillsdale Hospital is receiving an $80,000 grant to establish their Centering Pregnancy group prenatal care model in surrounding rural communities.
Hillsdale Hospital President and CEO earns national award for leadership excellence

The award recognizes national leaders in healthcare who demonstrate role-model leadership.

Motiv Bowling expansion will bring 90 new jobs and $9M investment to West Michigan

The project will create 90 jobs with starting wages of $24 per hour plus benefits

NMC launches ’26 Great Lakes Blue Tech Challenge 

Northwestern Michigan College is seeking startups with solutions for a wide range of issues impacting the world’s largest freshwater system.

East Bay Flats: 64 new affordable homes coming to Traverse City

All units are supported by project-based rental subsidies from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority.

Join the 2026 MSU Regenerative Agriculture Series

The six-session virtual series is designed to support farmers, landowners, conservation partners and agricultural professionals in advancing regenerative practices.

Boyne Mountain debuts authentic snow and ice bar

The structure is a genuine feat of winter architecture: a handcrafted igloo carved from a massive snow mound.

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