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On December 11, 2020, Rich Friske of Friske Farm Market in Ellsworth released a video statement declaring they are at war for their freedom to disseminate false information about a killer disease and the freedom to continue spreading it to their staff, customers, and everyone else who comes into contact with them. The state of […]

If there has ever been a more irresponsible act during the COVID pandemic it’s attempting to keep Michigan public schools open. The Republicans successfully stripped the Governor of her executive authority to keep the citizens of Michigan safe and cases are on the rise. People refuse to wear masks in enclosed spaces and social distancing […]

Up North Progressive loves reader comments, even the critical ones. From Gary Glenn complaining about the cropped image of him used with an article with a famous person, to former employees of convicted felon Dr. Steve Ingersoll sharing their experiences working in his for-profit charter schools. Sometimes reader comments are too good to be left […]

UPDATE! A reader provided a copy of what Friske Orchards Farm provides to customers when they ask about wearing masks in their store. You can see it below. On August 5, 2020, Friske Orchards Farm filed suit against Governor Gretchen Whitmer due to violating the legal mandatory mask order. The Charlevoix farm in Antrim County, […]

UPDATE! Tom Eckerle will resign his seat to the Leelanua County Road Commission on Monday, August 10, 2020 On Thursday, August 6, 2020, The northern Michigan county of Leelanau found the eyes of the world trained on them as the news broke that two days before, Tom Eckerle of the Leelanau County Road Commission, proudly […]

IN THE LAST 24 HOURS “> When your arguments are killing your people, maybe it’s time to rethink your arguments?

Dear fine people who put their lives on the line every day keeping essential businesses and services open during a global pandemic that parts of the United States can’t seem to shake off: If someone approaches your place of employment brandishing one of the cards shown above there is no such thing as the FTB […]

Governor Gretchen Whitmer eased restrictions on some businesses in Northern Michigan today when she signed Executive Order 2020-92. Offices, bars, and restaurants may open on May 22, 2020, provided they follow the Michigan Safe Start Plan guidelines. Two Michigan regions may begin reopening offices for work that can’t be done remotely, bars, and restaurants with […]