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Rosemary Parker | UPword Staff

Rosemary Parker has worked as a writer and editor for more than 40 years. She is a regular contributor to Rural Innovation Exchange, UPword, and other Issue Media Group publications.

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United in Recovery: Grassroots efforts and rapid relief aid rural Michigan’s hardest-hit regions

Amidst the wreckage, recovery has begun, spearheaded by nearly 50 Red Cross disaster specialists and a massive grassroots initiative to restore power and provide refuge.

Beyond books: Libraries in the U.P. and rural Michigan expand services

It's not just about books at libraries. Libraries in the U.P. and across rural Michigan have expanded their services to meet the needs of their communities. Those services range from costume and tool rentals to household repairs to Notary needs. 

This vacant building will be redeveloped as Marquette's cultural center.
Creating a cultural hub in Marquette

Marquette has big plans for the future of culture in the city. A vacant building will be transformed into the city's cultural center, drawing more residents and visitors alike downtown. The site also will include a trailhead, connecting the local, state and national trails in the region. 

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