Rural State
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Michigan’s dairy farm apprenticeships are on the federal chopping block—like this one for Spanish speakers
An estimated 80% of dairy workers speak Spanish. These apprenticeships were opening up career opportunities in rural Michigan—until Trump’s federal cuts started, impacting farmers across the state.
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Elissa Slotkin assails Trump’s early actions, offers Democrats a way to fight back
First-term Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin accused President Donald Trump of driving up costs while pushing for an “unprecedented giveaway to his billionaire friends” in Tuesday night’s Democratic response to his first joint congressional address of his second term.
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Need milk? Michigan woman donates over 160 gallons of breast milk in SW Michigan
Ember Hough, a mother of two in the village of Lawton, talks about helping feed hundreds of babies in her rural community and beyond.
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After her own heartbreak, this tattoo artist is helping other moms in rural Jackson County find hope
Emily Radke, tattoo artist and owner of 21 Blooms Studio in Jackson, turned a personal tragedy into an opportunity to support grieving parents in her community.
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4 ways Trump’s tariff plan threatens Michigan’s economy
Donald Trump’s plan to enact new tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods has been put on pause. But Michigan leaders say if they’re allowed to take effect, the economic fallout could be devastating—especially for working families.
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Michigan hunters are feeding their communities by donating thousands of pounds of meat to local food banks
These food drives didn’t just help feed local Michiganders—they also helped control the state’s deer population.
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Fresh food, stronger farms: Michigan invests millions to support local agriculture
A new ‘Farm-to-Family’ grant program aims to connect Michigan farmers with more consumers, boost local economies, and build a stronger food system.
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A key to protecting apples from climate change might be hiding in Michigan’s forests
In the quest to make apple trees more resilient in a warming climate, some Michigan researchers are looking for a late bloomer.
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Northern Michigan University drops support for controversial UP mine, irking Republicans
While funding for a copper mine in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula sits in limbo, opponents of the project have shared that a key proponent of the project dropped its support in July.
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Climate takes its toll on the ‘cherry capital of the world’
Traverse City has long been considered a cherry haven where long rows of trees teem with red fruit. But as the planet warms, things are beginning to change.
