rural Michigan

Many schools in northern Michigan have college enrollment rates below the state average. Mobility rates — doing better than your parents — is as low in some rural areas as urban ones, and those who go to college often have no choice but to move because of a lack of jobs.

The crossing, which spans the Black River, is located near scenic farmland in Benton Township. The Cheboygan County Road Commission estimates nearly 1,000 vehicles use the bridge per day.

The Mackinac Straits Health System, which has locations throughout northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula, is investing over $10 million for the project.

Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital is closing their maternity unit on May 31. Many residents criticized that plan at a town hall on Saturday.Jessica…

There is a child care shortage. That’s not going to be a surprise to many families, especially those in rural areas. In a recent Dome Magazine article ,...

When President Trump declared the opioid crisis a public health emergency, he offered some ideas for tackling this national emergency. He didn't offer...

Northern Michigan’s lakeshore climate is perfect for growing cherries, apples and other fruits. But Mason Lampton says it’s also perfect for his favorite…

When we think about poverty, we tend to picture cities. But a recent series in Bridge Magazine brought attention to poverty in rural communities in...