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Frankenmuth is Thriving, Against the Odds

MichMash Politics

English - October 21, 2022 18:10 - 11 minutes - 16.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
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The COVID-19 pandemic has hit businesses of all sizes very hard across the state, especially in areas that depend on tourism. But there’s one town in Michigan that has bucked the trend. In this episode, Cheyna Roth talks with Bridge Michigan’s Paula Gardner about how the town of Frankenmuth has managed to beat the odds, despite public health, inflation, and staffing issues that the hospitality industry is facing. Plus, what Alpena, MI tells us about Michigan’s housing crisis.