Michigan Workforce Report Shows Rising Unemployment and Rural Struggles
Michigan’s Labor Day workforce report shows unemployment rising above the national average, rural job scarcity, low wages, and union decline straining economic growth.
Author: Michael Hardy
Michael is the owner of Thumbwind Publications LLC. It started in 2009 covering Michigan and the Upper Thumb. Today, his Michigan Moments series has established a loyal base of 110,000 followers.
Whitmer’s Michigan Investment Mission to Japan and Singapore Signals New Economic Era
Governor Gretchen Whitmer leads a Michigan investment mission to Singapore and Japan, highlighting trade opportunities, advanced manufacturing, and local job growth.
The 2025 Kinde Polka Fest Roars Back September 13-14 In Michigan’s Thumb
The Kinde Polka Fest comes roaring back to the Upper Thumb with over 60 volunteers and a full slate of Polka entertainment over two days at the Friends of Kinde Palace.
History of Ubly Michigan – Extraordinary Life in a Huron County Farm Town, 1900–1920
The history of Ubly Michigan between 1900 and 1920 reflects a small town shaped by farming, railroads, schools, and parades. Rare photos capture daily life in the Thumb.
Saginaw Trail – The Essential Journey On Michigan’s Oldest Indian Trail – Video
The Saginaw Trail is the oldest and most traveled route in the Indian trail system in Michigan. Starting from the Straits of Detroit to Saginaw. It was a trading route with many other trails leading off. Today the trail is denoted as a great American Roadway starting with Woodward Avenue in Detroit.
Michigan State University Research Spotlight: Big Ten Campaign Underscores National Value
Michigan State University is featured in a new Big Ten ad campaign showcasing its $474 million research portfolio. The initiative emphasizes MSU’s role in health, agriculture, technology, and Michigan’s economy.
UofM’s Consumer Sentiment Index Drops Sharply as Inflation and Tariff Worries Mount
Michigan’s closely watched consumer sentiment survey fell 6% in August, with high prices and trade concerns weighing on household outlooks. University of Michigan Survey Finds First Decline in Four Months The University of Michigan’s Surveys of Consumers reported a notable decline …
Michigan Special Election Called After McDonald Rivet Resignation
Governor Whitmer has ordered a special election to fill the 35th Senate District seat left vacant by Kristen McDonald Rivet’s move to Congress. The election will impact Bay, Midland, and Saginaw counties in 2026.