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WILX-TV
New farm stop draws loyal following in former Jackson prison
The River and Rail Farm Stop has built a loyal following in just over two weeks, offering fresh, locally sourced groceries in a building that once housed Michigan's first state prison.
517mag.com
A Clean Sweep: Alicia Braun and Maid To Clean bring reliability, polish and a healthy does of humor to businesses
Successful and disciplined businesses are all about one thing: trajectory. However, if you’ve ever stood inside a men’s restroom and wondered with utter bewilderment how a demographic of humans manages to defy every known law of trajectory, you are certainly not alone. Ask Alicia Braun, founder and CEO...
farmprogress.com
Upcoming MSU dairy events explore high-oleic soybeans and more
The Michigan State University Dairy Extension team will host several upcoming events for dairy farmers, veterinarians and allied professionals. Most events are on campus in East Lansing, but producers can also contact a dairy team expert by phone or email with questions, or to schedule a free on-farm training with MSU Extension dairy educators.
keweenawreport.com
Michigan State University to hold pasture walk workshops for individuals in agriculture
A program from Michigan State University will be holding pasture walks across three locations in the Upper Peninsula next week. These pasture walks will help those involved in agriculture identify management strategies and improving soil health. During drought, healthy soils allow for more rapid water infiltration and possess a higher...
WKHM
Accelerate Jackson to Assume Day-to-Day Operations for Jackson County Land Bank
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — Accelerate Jackson County (AJC) and the Jackson County Land Bank Authority have announced a new partnership that hopes to strengthen community development efforts across Jackson County. Under a recently executed agreement, AJC will assume responsibility for managing the day-to-day operations of the Jackson County Land...
The State News, Michigan State University
Editorial: Power outage proves remote learning is possible
When a campuswide power outage left Michigan State University's campus in the dark for nearly seven hours on Sept. 19, the university reacted swiftly, sending emails and coordinating with RA's to get students in and out of dorms in the midst of one of the biggest power outages in MSU's history. Most classes transitioned to remote learning on Monday, with some departments returning to in-person by Tuesday and others remaining online through the rest of the week. University administration's communication has been substantial, with a designated webpage used to post live updates. In emails and a press conference, MSU answered questions like why some buildings received priority over others and why the decision to return to in-person classes varied across colleges. They even provided a multi-stage restoration plan, giving students and faculty a sense of when operations would return to normal. This excellent performance goes beyond rhetoric: electricity was restored campus-wide shortly after, and while steam and hot water took longer - being restored as of yesterday - the university was capable yet again of supplying resources like mobile shower units, shuttle buses and access to public showers. The administration's handling of this issue has been so robust that it
State News
All steam power restored to MSU
All steam power has been restored to Michigan State University. Infrastructure and Planning Facilities brought the steam distribution network back online for all impacted buildings on campus, according to a campuswide email sent at 5:28 p.m. on Monday. All residence halls are back online, and mobile shower units have been disconnected and will be removed from campus.
WILX-TV
MLive
Consumers Energy schedules 8-hour outage for utilities update in mid-Michigan
CHAPIN TWP, MI — Consumers Energy crews next week plan to perform updates to the company’s substation powering customers in Elsie and Chapin townships. The updates in mid-Michigan will cut power to a total of 1,438 customers for eight hours overnight. The work will begin at 10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, and conclude at 6 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2.
State News
Dozens of Bailey Parking Lot spots to close, troubling local businesses
When most customers sit down at the Peanut Barrel, they aren’t looking to rush out the doors in ten minutes. They’re looking to spend time with family, watch the football game and maybe have a beer — or two. After all that, it may be an hour or so until they step foot back into their parked vehicle.
WILX-TV
New farm stop draws loyal following in former Jackson prison
LANSING, Mich. (News 10) - The River and Rail Farm Stop has built a loyal following in just over two weeks, offering fresh, locally sourced groceries in a building that once housed Michigan’s first state prison. The farm stop is operated by the nonprofit Grow Jackson and is located...