Thousands celebrate U.P.-inspired holiday
Did Keweenaw break the Plaidurday record? That's being investigated, but more than 1,700 people flooded the Houghton High School football field last week to break a record set in Ontario, Canada.
Michigan’s community mental health agencies expanding crisis care
Michigan’s community mental health agencies are stepping up to evolve the way they offer care to those in need — especially crisis care. Genesee Health System and Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority are two examples.
Rec-tech startups taking root in the U.P.
With millions of acres of forests and thousands of miles of trails -- not to mention many other outdoor assets -- the Upper Peninsula is an ideal locale for innovation in recreation technology. Entrepreneurs, startups and others are helping this industry bud and grow in the U.P.
Temporary housing created for hundreds of Soo Locks workers
How do you house hundreds of workers coming to Sault Ste. Marie for a major expansion project at the Soo Locks? Chippewa County found a solution. A turn-key, mobile housing development outside of Sault Ste. Marie provides accommodations and other amenities for workers.
Donation supports Great Lakes Boat Building School
“The NMDA Marine Electrical Systems Lab Pod will provide two marine electrical system mock-ups for instruction and hands-on skill development. We feel strongly that the more highly trained technicians we can help develop, the better it is for all segments of our industry," said Nancy Cueroni, executive director of the National Marine Distributors Association.
Businesses support pizza fundraiser to benefit suicide prevention efforts
“I know of no other fundraisers that generated this level of support from other local businesses. This is awesome,” said Marjorie Moore, secretary for Alger County Communities that Care. “This is so supported by the community, so we’ll tweak it a little to make it run more efficiently and hopefully get some more businesses involved.”
Living with disabilities can impact mental health
People with a disability report experiencing frequent mental distress almost five times as often as adults without disabilities. Community mental health agencies can help.
How Produce Prescriptions are promoting healthy behaviors across Michigan
More than 20 Produce Prescription Programs operating across the state are helping people improve their diets by giving them access to fresh fruits and vegetables.
Partner Partner Content A bank few likely ever heard of helps Michigan communities thrive
An Affordable Housing Program grant from Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis allowed Dogwood Community Development to complete Shelby Trails apartments.
Encouraging greener communities
Michigan Green Communities, a consortium of partnerships that includes the Michigan Municipal League, has been helping cities and towns across the state become greener. The annual Michigan Green Communities Challenge encourages communities to participate and also measures their sustainability efforts.
