Traverse City breaks ground on $29M freshwater research center
Ground has been broken on a $28.9 million facility for freshwater education and blue tech innovation.
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MSU’s PA Medicine program helps fill the gap in health care in rural Michigan
The first graduates of Michigan State University's PA Medicine program are working across the state -- some in medically underserved communities or in rural areas like the U.P., where there is a health care provider shortage.
Cherry Republic opens store in Mackinaw City
Cherry Republic is expanding its footprint in Northern Michigan with a new store in downtown Mackinaw City. What else is ahead for the iconic cherry innovator?
West Michigan communities awarded grants to help with placemaking projects
Several communities in West Michigan have received grants from the state's Revitalization and Placemaking Program to help fund a variety of important municipal projects.
Coming Up: Small Town and Rural Development Conference
The Community Economic Development Association of Michigan hosts its annual Small Town and Rural Development Conference June 9-11 at Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville.
Coming up: Making It In Michigan Conference and Trade Show
“We look forward to hosting the Making It In Michigan Conference and Trade Show in May and are pleased to continue our partnership with MDARD for this year’s event,” said Mollie Woods, director of the MSU Product Center. “We welcome retail buyers as well as the public to this event, which always has a strong base of Michigan food and beverage manufacturers.”
Grand Traverse Band’s fish waste recycling efforts lure national attention
The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians began recycling fish waste in earnest a few years ago. Their environmental efforts have been attracting regional and national attention.
A river runs through it: Gladwin County plans its first-ever canoe and kayak race
The first-ever canoe and kayak marathon on the Cedar River in Gladwin County takes place this month. Organizer aim to make the race and an annual event, with an eye on building community and attract outdoor enthusiast to the rural county.
Charlevoix’s iconic castle: A story of innovation, history and change in Northern Michigan
Built as a model barn to demonstrate the latest farm innovations from Sears, Roebuck and Co., the French Renaissance-style castle in Charlevoix is now a wedding venue and a museum. Its history includes milking, art, music and weddings.
Community foundations rally to raise money to help victims of historic ice storm
In the wake of a destructive ice storm in Northern Michigan, community foundations from Alpena to Charlevoix are collecting donations to help local residents and businesses with immediate needs like food and shelter.
