#Manistique

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Indian Lake, Manistique, MI “Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Kitch Iti Kipi spring in Manistique, MI. It's 40' deep & you can see to the bottom as clearly as looking out a window.

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Room 11, Star Motel, Manistique, Michigan July 8, 1973 Stephen Shore

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Room 11, Star Motel, Manistique, Michigan, Photo by Stephen Shore, 1973

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New grocer turns food swamp into hub for healthy food options on Detroit's east side

We first brought you this story back in February about a Black-owned grocery store set to open on the city's east side, and now it has come full circle as we take a closer look at the work being done to create a more equitable food system in Detroit.

"The city really showed up and showed out on our first day, and it's been very steady ever since," Raphael Wright said.

"This store is the only convenient grocery store that's in this area," Wright continued.

Over the course of six years, Wright, with the help of crowdfunding and a grant from Motor City Match, took what once was a food swamp or an area with more access to less nutritious foods than nutrient-dense foods and turned it into a hub for fresh produce.

"I do want a healthier Detroit," Wright said.

His goal is to aid in a large-scale effort to create a more sustainable and equitable food system in the city.

"He came already connected to the community," Winona Bynum said.

"So, he opened with the idea of making sure that he's serving the community's needs," she continued.

Bynum, a registered dietitian, heads Detroit's Food Policy Council, a group dedicated to supporting grocers like Wright while ensuring Detroiters are aware of healthy food options and policies promoting food security.

Detroit is continuing its coverage on food insecurity.

In an east side neighborhood, one business owner is taking the initiative to close the food gap.

The last Black-owned grocery store in Detroit closed its doors in 2014, and now there's a new owner in town working to bring culturally appropriate food back to the neighborhood. He's taking matters in his own hands to make Black history in his own backyard. 

"This neighborhood is classed as a desert because there's no immediate grocery store in it," said Raphael Wright, owner of Neighborhood Grocery. "I'm on this mission of rebuilding the neighborhoods that I grew up in and that starts with food."

The building is currently under construction, but there's a bigger vision in the works. That vision is to bring a full-service grocery store to the corner of Manistique and Essex in the Jefferson-Chalmers neighborhood. 

"Only about five to 10% of Detroit is designated as a food desert," Bynum said.

"However, we do have the need for more food access; we're not where we want to be," she continued.

In fact, according to the Council's latest food metrics report, nearly 70% of Detroit households are food insecure, a 7% increase since 2019, confirming the city's need for the Neighborhood Grocery and a hope for more full-service stores just like it.

"As a black person, we've got a lot to fight for, and we can't do it off McDonald's," Wright said.

"So, it's time to put some healthier food options in the community," he continued.

Neighborhood Grocery is located in Detroit's Jefferson Chalmers neighborhood; it's now open Tuesday - Sunday from 9 AM - 9 PM.

According to Wright, this is just the store's "soft opening," and he's using this time to collect community feedback before November's grand opening.  

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View of the Royal Recreation bowling alley located on Frankfort and Manistique. Cars are parked in street. Handwritten on back: "Nonconforming uses. Bowling alley in R2 district. N.E. corner of Frankfort & Manistique. Raymond, 9-20-44."

Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library

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Lakeside boardwalk in Manistique, Michigan Explore Michigan's Upper Penninusula:

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Manistique East Breakwater Light

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Kitch-iti-kipi in Manistique, MI [OC] [2667x3556]

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Manistique, Michigan

built in 1920

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Manistique UP Michigan, RA Clayton

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Acreage in Manistique!

Searching for your own piece of property in the Upper Peninsula? This 41 plus acre property is mostly wooded and could be an ideal location for outdoor recreation or developing a residence. This property consists of two parcels, the smaller parcel provides access from M-94 to the 40 acres, ideal for accessibility and privacy. As an added bonus, this property borders State Land. -MLS:…

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Manistique, Michigan. 2021

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Journey to Kitch-iti-kipi, Michigan's Mirror of Heaven

Kitch-iti-kipi is so crystal-clear that you can see the bottom of the 40-foot-deep spring, where the water gushes in. However, it’s so still on top it reflects the surrounding trees like a mirror. It’s a natural freshwater spring in Palms Book State Park in Manistique, Michigan, in the Central Upper Peninsula. As the largest spring in Michigan, it’s known for unusually clear teal water. It’s a…

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July 26th, Green Bay WI

Left Manistique at 9am got 10 miles down the road and got a call. D had dropped her phone where we hooked up the truck next to the office. Turn around.

We left manistique at 9:30..😁 Headed south down the UP along the lake. We were expecting storms today but manage to pretty well miss them except for the edge of one. The expected all day rain in Green Bay was gone by the time we arrived at noon.

Since the weather was nice we decided to take D to the shrine for Cheeseheads. We did the Packers hall of fame, the stadium tour, the pro shop, and then Titletown which is a park/restaurant area across the street. D was in packer heaven. BTW the place was packed and it was a Wednesday!

Here for 2 days then heading to Egg Harbor.

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State Savings Bank Manistique Online Banking