A Second Season: The story behind Norway Mountain’s big return

Founded in the early 1970s, Norway Mountain had been a longtime fixture with local skiers and others before its lengthy dormancy.

Crane family turns orchards into annual holiday light display

Offering holiday fun is among the latest trends in Michigan's agritourism industry.

Sixth grader featured on Kelly Clarkson Show inspires community cleanup

Zoey Tice, a sixth-grader from Muskegon who is passionate about picking up trash, recently impressed Kelly Clarkson, who is sending her to Jamaica to help with an environmental project.

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.

Munson Medical Center in Traverse City
Munson Medical Center and partners win $2.5M grant for Rural Street Medicine Residency expansion

The community health outreach program proactively bridges the gaps between health care services and the homeless population.

SampleCSI takes First Place at the TCNewTech Pitch Competition 

Safety Straw awarded second place and audience choice awards.

An example of a rural barn that has been given new life.
Michigan Farmers Union hosts annual convention on Dec. 3

Attendees will hear from speakers on issues affecting agricultural policy.

Timber Products’ new Munising Components facility redefines manufacturing in the U.P. 

Munising Components is one of the first operations in the country to connect a primary sawmill directly to a fully automated hardwood component line.

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.

Keeping an eye on ships crossing the Straits of Mackinac

The Enbridge Straits Maritime Operations Center monitors ships passing through the Straits to make sure anchors are properly secured.

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