Stories tagged: "rural Michigan"


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The State of Michigan Is Going to Text You About Free Wi-Fi. It’s a Real Offer.

More than a million Michigan households could qualify for free Wi-Fi. Here’s how. 

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What a New Law Designed to Save the US Postal Service Means for Michigan

“Many voters in our County are dismayed that Rep. John Moolenaar and many of his Republican [colleagues] continue to vote against the interests of his rural constituents,” said John Helge, a resident of the 4th District. “I believe that they will pay a price for their complacency in November.”

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Meet the Woman Tasked With Helping to Bring Economic Development to Rural Michigan

"Having spent most of her career in small towns and rural areas in northwest Lower Michigan and the Upper Peninsula, Sarah has deep connection and understanding of the challenges facing our rural communities."

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‘It’s Not a Distant Threat Anymore’: How Rural Michigan Is Grappling With COVID-19 Differently

COVID-19 is as much if not more of an issue for small town communities. Here’s how one mid-Michigan mayor has been navigating his city through the pandemic. 

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This New Bill Would Let Michiganders Get 4-Year Nursing Degrees at Community Colleges

Michigan has a nursing shortage, and burnout is higher than ever. This creative approach could attract more people to the profession.

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24 of Michigan’s Best Christmas Tree Farms

Ready to deck the halls and get into the Christmas spirit? Find your perfect tree at one of these 24 Michigan farms.

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‘Triumphant Return’: The Sound of Being Back in School for One Michigan Community

At Dansville High School, the band is back together. And they have a special set arranged for their “triumphant return.”