MichiganUncorked

An inside look at Michigan's wine scene.

Editor-in-Chief: Jim Rink [email protected]

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Noticing her fellow students were tossing away fresh fruit, senior Lexi Gross came up with an alternative. Instead of going to the garbage, the fruit is collected and donated to a Southwest Michigan food pantry.
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A winter walk: Snowshoeing is an easy activity to enjoy Michigan’s cold-weather beauty https://t.co/hC6G3pbpMj

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Brothers Mike and Jeff Dausey have transformed a former wine shop and antique store into a flourishing winery in a rural area northeast of Metro Detroit.
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Houghton is the second U.P. community to earn the Community Excellence Award from the @MMLeague. The Keweenaw Peninsula city was honored for the transformation of its waterfront and improved connections to the downtown and the community.
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Offering a farm-to-table class, the Great Lakes Culinary Institute teaches aspiring chefs an appreciation of local food and helps them build relationships with farmers. Read more below.
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Michigan-based Electric Outdoors, Inc., is testing its sustainable glamping platform in a remote spot in the U.P. The new platform is entirely sustainable and does not rely on other energy sources to provide comfort.⁠
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Farms, barns and ranches are among the favored venues for weddings these days. The appeal? Serene and rustic settings. Entrepreneurs across rural Michigan have tapped into this trend, renovating barns into wedding and event venues.
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Elderberry Farms Estate -- Michigan's first commercial elderberry farm -- grows elderberries, blueberries, lavender, herbs and more.  The 14-acre farm outside Traverse City also has a small market and cafe.
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When Jeremy Grossenbacher decided to open his own craft brewery in his hometown of Coopersville, he knew he wanted to create something more than a place to grab a cold brew. He wanted to create community. Read more below.
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No snow? As long as it's cold, you can cross-country ski at this hidden gem: Forbush Corner https://t.co/hy48W2FrsD

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Beer Road Trip in Michigan?

This story is from one of our newest magazines, Rural Innovation Exchange.
Austin Brothers Beer Company

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Farmers markets across #Michigan offer fresh fruits and vegetables, but they also provide space for #entrepreneurs to launch their dreams. A long list of products have found success at #farmersmarkets throughout the state and now can be found at retailers- https://t.co/RJvIrq29GA

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Strega Nonna — #Italian for "Grandma Witch"— unveiled its magical #dining experience, a #gastronomic brainchild of 34-year-old Rachael Grossman, earlier this year.
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#Solarpowered boat prototypes are cruising the waters of #LakeLeelanau in northern #Michigan. The innovation in boating came after two years of research and work by a Holland-based company. Could this be the future of Michigan's #boating industry?⁠
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Several #rural #communities across #Michigan have been designated a Monarch City, in #recognition of their #community initiatives and events to protect #monarch #butterflies and draw awareness to their plight.⁠
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It doesn’t take a flight to #Napa to experience the best of what #wine has to offer. From #chardonnays to #rosés, people can kick back with an old favorite or try something new at the number of #wineries located in #StClairCounty.⁠
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In case you missed it, the Great Lakes Sports Commission awarded the Sault CVB a $150,000 grant to help with I-500 Snowmobile Track renovations. Read more ➡️ https://t.co/nJxoHQYNjx #ilovethesoo

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The redevelopment is being touted as the first-of-its-kind in Michigan, an approximately $20 million investment that will create nearly 100 jobs in the region.
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Forget billboards -- Cops & Doughnuts write a book 📖

Nine Clare police officers stepped in to save a downtown bakery, turning the old joke about cops and donuts into a success story.

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The town of Coldwater is a typical small town, with a bowling alley, a drive-in movie theater, and a neighborhood pub. But this small town also has one thing that largely sets it apart: the Lakeland Correctional Facility. #michiganstories

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