Thanks Russ!

Lake whitefish are on the brink of collapse in Lakes Michigan and Huron. Scientists are hoping they can get the fish to spawn in northern Michigan’s rivers, something they haven’t done in well over 100 years. Find out how:

IPR’s Izzy Ross caught up with the former Democratic lawmaker at the Northern Michigan Policy Conference last week in Acme:

At the Northern Michigan Policy Conference for @iprnews.bsky.social - Gov. Whitmer took questions from reporters on issues including housing programs and recent confusion around federal funding. Stay tuned to IPR in the next few days for more.

Come for the result. Stay for the ornithological trash talking. The results of our IPR State Bird CAWcus:

NPR Exclusive: The Episcopal bishop of Washington spoke with NPR to discuss her sermon addressing President Trump and why she asked him to have mercy.

The historic restart of a shuttered nuclear power plant is planned for later this year on the shores of Lake Michigan, and a northern Michigan energy cooperative is playing a major role.

In 1971, Big Abe LeBlanc, who’s Ojibwe, turned himself in for commercial fishing without a license and fishing with illegal equipment. After he hung up, he went out on the lake, set his nets and waited for the officers. What happened next changed fishing in the Great Lakes forever. Find out why:

We're midway through January and voting is still open for IPR's 'State Bird CAWcus!' Make your case for Michigan's state bird by sending us a voicemail. Be sure to leave your name, hometown and why you think your bird should take the top spot! 🕊️

It's generally against our policy for IPR journalists to endorse candidates. But when they do, they have feathers. The candidates have the feathers, that is. Not the journalists. Anyway: www.interlochenpublicradio.org/ipr-news/202...

Michael goes skating in Cheboygan, Ellie loves the Sinkhole Lakes, Izzy jumps in to a good book, and more! Here's our list of things the IPR newsroom loved in 2024, in the hopes you can enjoy some of them in 2025: www.interlochenpublicradio.org/2024-12-28/w...

A new bill aims to close the gap for businesses that suffered from a lack of snow last year that weren't eligible for federal loans. Follow along this week as we explore efforts to 'save winter' in a warming climate.

133 businesses in Michigan received a loan because of snow drought declarations in the state. Search for your town with the map in this story! And be sure to follow along this week. We're exploring how lack of snow has bigger implications in a warming climate.

Talked to a local meteorologist today for our newscasts and after he gave the usual advice (slow down, fill up the tank, keep a blanket in the car) he added this: “Otherwise, enjoy it. A lot of the nation doesn’t get winter like we do. It’s absolutely beautiful.”

Have room for more? Here's a list of more food-themed, special programs running on IPR News Radio this week:

a look at the latest in Michigan's debate over how and where big clean energy projects are built, and who gets to decide. for @gristnews.bsky.social and @iprnews.bsky.social

Hey Bluesky! Meet Maritime Time: IPR's weekly look at life on the Great Lakes. This week is an overview of our amazing marine sanctuaries. Give it a listen:

Cheryl Bartz taught me a new word — “leucistic” (loo-SISS-tick) — and so much more. Fascinating segment! www.interlochenpublicradio.org/2024-11-25/g...

Democrat Lois Bahle requested a recount in her race against Republican Will Bunek, who is winning by just six votes. The recount begins tomorrow and will either confirm, or flip, a Republican majority in the county Board of Commissioners.

Very cool to see my hometown of Wyandotte featured on @clickondetroit.com. They did some other stories too, which take a good look at some of the things happening there. youtu.be/5iMvxM7v4uc

The trails they are a-changing! Traverse City officials, a few local cycling groups, and TART Trails volunteers celebrated a revamped stretch of the TART Trails system in downtown Traverse City. Check it out:

Grateful to the hundreds of donors who gave for IPR’s fall fund drive. Wow. All done now. Onward!

Hi there. Giving this a whirl and thought I’d start by putting up, well, some blue sky.