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State grants to support local food, ag production

ESCANABA — Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Tim Boring announced new state investments that will support local food and agriculture processing, build new infrastructure and expand access to healthy foods. The announcement took place Thursday at the Upper Peninsula State Fair in Escanaba. "MDARD is making bold investments in Michigan's food, agriculture and forestry economy to help expand production, create new jobs and improve quality of life for Michiganders,"  said Boring. "Today's grants support businesses whose growth will create economic ...

LSSU announces partnership with 
Alcona Health Center

SAULT STE. MARIE – Lake Superior State University has announced plans to transition operations of the campus-based Health Care Center to Alcona Health Center, ensuring continued access to quality health care services for students and the surrounding community. LSSU will transition ...

IOHT Lakenenland extension on schedule

HARVEY — Construction on the Iron Ore Heritage Trail’s 4.3-mile Lakenenland Extension remains on schedule for completion in mid-September. According to IOHT Administrator Bob Hendrickson, the project is improving the existing multi-use trail corridor from Kawbawgam Road to Lakenenland ...

Local resident named to state ‘rising leaders’ group

MARQUETTE — A local resident has been named to the Michigan Arts and Culture Council 2026-2027 Rising Leaders cohort, a group of 16 early- to mid-career professionals shaping the future of arts and culture across Michigan. Athena Stanley, executive director of Kaufman Auditorium at the ...