Two British influencers explore what makes Michigan “special”
Sometimes it takes outsiders to remind us how extraordinary our everyday really is. Thanks, Josh & Jase.
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Going, Going, Gone
Small, family-owned sawmills and logging businesses have given way to bigger ones.
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.
Sunshine Farm and Rescue: A legacy of love built from loss
Mandy and Jay Dutter channeled the loss of Jay’s son, Ethan, into an animal rescue farm.
His name is familiar across Michigan; less known are his storytelling talents
At Dutch-American Heritage Day, retailer leader and author Hank Meijer reflects on family stories, immigrant roots, and the legacy of Fred and Lena Meijer.
Volunteers of America Michigan’s mission made possible by social enterprise thrift stores; support from IFF
Sometimes nonprofits need help to fulfill their mission of helping others within their communities. For Volunteers of America Michigan, when costly necessary roof repairs and upgraded lighting arose, they found a supportive partner in IFF. The community development financial institution that has provided millions of dollars of loans to five of the VOA Michigan thrift stores.
West Michigan Airport celebrates new taxi lane, boosting regional growth
Community leaders marked the completion of the $2.27 million North Business Park Taxi Lane, enhancing airport operations and fueling West Michigan’s economic development.
The Other Side of the Storm
A father and son struggled to survive in Lake Superior at the same time the Edmund Fitzgerald faltered and sank.
West Michigan groups unite to feed families amid SNAP pause
Local nonprofits expand meal programs and launch emergency funds to help families facing hunger while federal SNAP benefits are suspended.
Michigan history organizations encouraged to apply for grants ahead of USA’s semiquincentennial in 2026
"There's always more history to explore," says Sandra Clark, director of the Michigan
History Center.
Going, Going, Gone
Small, family-owned sawmills and logging businesses have given way to bigger ones.
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.
Sunshine Farm and Rescue: A legacy of love built from loss
Mandy and Jay Dutter channeled the loss of Jay’s son, Ethan, into an animal rescue farm.
His name is familiar across Michigan; less known are his storytelling talents
At Dutch-American Heritage Day, retailer leader and author Hank Meijer reflects on family stories, immigrant roots, and the legacy of Fred and Lena Meijer.
Volunteers of America Michigan’s mission made possible by social enterprise thrift stores; support from IFF
Sometimes nonprofits need help to fulfill their mission of helping others within their communities. For Volunteers of America Michigan, when costly necessary roof repairs and upgraded lighting arose, they found a supportive partner in IFF. The community development financial institution that has provided millions of dollars of loans to five of the VOA Michigan thrift stores.
West Michigan Airport celebrates new taxi lane, boosting regional growth
Community leaders marked the completion of the $2.27 million North Business Park Taxi Lane, enhancing airport operations and fueling West Michigan’s economic development.
The Other Side of the Storm
A father and son struggled to survive in Lake Superior at the same time the Edmund Fitzgerald faltered and sank.
West Michigan groups unite to feed families amid SNAP pause
Local nonprofits expand meal programs and launch emergency funds to help families facing hunger while federal SNAP benefits are suspended.
Michigan history organizations encouraged to apply for grants ahead of USA’s semiquincentennial in 2026
"There's always more history to explore," says Sandra Clark, director of the Michigan History Center.
