The Big Rapids Polar Plunge is returning Feb. 28, daring community members and students alike to brave the cold for a noble cause. Volunteers will dive into icy cold […]
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Ferris wetland conservation group helping feathered friends
The Ducks Unlimited Club of Ferris State has initiated a project to enhance the number of wood duck habitats in local wetlands and marshes. The Ducks Unlimited Club of […]
Turning ideas into business pitches
Ferris State has partnered with Middle Michigan Development Corporation to offer students a chance to turn their concepts into companies. Middle Michigan Development Corporation and Ferris are partnering together to […]
Michigan minimum wage increase
The new year brought a pay increase for Michigan’s lowest-paid workers and on Jan. 1, 2026, the minimum wage in the state of Michigan rose from $12.48 to $13.73 thanks […]
Grocery price trends in Big Rapids
$100 used to go a lot farther. A full cart of groceries, a tank of gas and enough change to pick up fast food on the way home. Now, for […]