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Ice Storm Farm Relief Fund profile: Andrew LaFountain, Alpine Forest Farm
ABOVE: Becca and Andrew LaFountain, of Alpine Forest 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...
Georgia gets serious about expanding passenger rail
ABOVE: The Atlanta to Savannah passenger rail route is an important piece of the regional rail network being envisioned for the Southeast. The broad initiative is not unlike Michigan's own plans to increase service on existing lines and add important new lines, like...
Adrienne Brown-Reasner: A safe place for self
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+...
