ABOVE: Conceptual photo of solar field. This week, Cheboygan County took a significant step toward advancing renewable energy when the County Planning Commission approved plans for a utility-scale solar installation. In three years, 800 acres of private farmland in...
As part of our ongoing series of equity interviews, today, for National Disability Independence Day, we interview Christopher Timm. Chris is the Recreation Specialist at Disability Network Northern Michigan, and, among other initiatives, has been especially involved...
As part of Groundworkâs ongoing series of equity interviews, today for Pride Month, we hear from Adrienne Brown-Reasner, Up North Pride's newly hired first Executive Director, and also first full-time employee. Based in Traverse City, Up North Pride serves the LGBTQ+...
Above: Jonny Cameron. Photo by Michael Poehlman. As part of Groundworkâs ongoing series of equity interviews, today, on National Pride Day 2025, we hear from Jonny Cameron, an early organizer of Pride events in Traverse City and stalwart advocate for LGBTQ+ rights,...
A dozen counties in northern Lower Michigan experienced a disastrous ice storm that lasted from March 28 through 30, 2025. The storm is long gone but the damage remains and farmers need the help of all of us to repair extensive fence damage, pay for debris removal,...
Photo courtesy Heart's Pasture Farm. A dozen counties in northern Lower Michigan experienced a disastrous ice storm that lasted from March 28 through 30, 2025. The storm is long gone but the damage remains and farmers need the help of all of us to repair extensive...