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Nine minutes of northern Michigan, every weekday, featuring in-depth reporting from the Interlochen Public Radio newsroom, conversations with reporters and local newsmakers, and more.
Unknown Host hosts Up North Lowdown, a news show with 289 episodes published.
Last week, the federal government approved a permit for the proposed Line 5 tunnel project. Austin Lowes, chairman of the Sault Ste Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, said the permit approval is "one of the most disgusting
Our gardening expert, Dylan Kulik, talks about cover crops and how they can help prime your garden for next year. And we hear about a big land sale in the U.P. — thousands of acres along the Keweenaw Peninsula.
After only a few months of operation, the Prism News’s network of more than 200 AI-generated publications – posing as local newsrooms and hobby sites – has closed. This includes one focused on Grand Traverse County, whic
A mass shooting on Friday claimed the lives of six people and left a 16 year-old girl severely injured in Missaukee County. We'll have an update on what we know so far. Also, FEMA money is making its way to northern Mich
Puzzle master Jonathan Baude tries to stump this week's IPR Puzzle winner Marilyn Kaczanowski from Mancelona. She plays a puzzle on-air that highlights some familiar places around the region (and the world). Also, the Gr
For many seniors, food assistance from the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) is a lifeline to afford their monthly groceries. Drastic cuts this month caught some Traverse City seniors off guard. We'll he
An 87-year-old village president. Another village almost voting itself out of existence. And a model of government that predates the Civil War. These are some of the problems facing Michigan's rural townships and village
Patrick Preusser left a job as the COO of public transit in Denver, Colorado. Now he's the new CEO of BATA. He jumped on board the #2 line with IPR's Austin Rowlader. Also, an update on Camp Grayling's drone testing faci
The Traverse City Food and Wine Festival is coming up August 19 - 23. Whitney Waara from Traverse City Tourism fills us in on the more than 80 events happening around Traverse City. Also, what do The Accidentals think ab
What do pickles and jazz music have in common? Austin Rowlader finds the answer from a couple of musicians hanging out in their mom's garage. Also, the people own the lakes — not the government. Vivian La's got the scoop
Bart Stupak was the last Democrat to represent northern Michigan in the U.S. House. He weighs in on the road ahead for Callie Barr, running in the 1st District. And a new study shows a whole world of rock-eating fungi on
An unknown Senate outcome (as of recording), decisive gubernatorial decisions, and a rematch in the 1st District: We'll take a look at election results for the 2026 midterm primaries with Votebeat Michigan reporter Hayle
On this Primary Election Day, we take you to Antrim County, where the county clerk is under investigation for sowing doubt about voter registrations. IPR's Austin Rowlader talks to us from a polling place and updates us
Tribes in Michigan and other Line 5 opponents celebrated a major victory over the weekend. A near unanimous decision by the Michigan Supreme Court throws the future of the Line 5 tunnel project into uncertainty. Vivian L
"Everyone up here loves it," say Tim Mulherin, "but everyone loves it in a different way." His book, 'This Magnetic North,' explores the tension between people who live here full time, and those who come here for just pa
Grape growers and experts in northern Michigan say “smoke taint” from this month’s hazy skies isn’t an immediate threat, but is likely a new impact of volatile weather that the industry might need to adapt to. We take a
In this extended episode, we present the full audio of our conversation with Interlochen Center for the Arts President Trey Devey, about the findings of an independent investigation into sexual abuse at the institution f
Interlochen Center for the Arts released the findings of an independent investigation that showed decades of sexual abuse committed by adults against students. On today's episode, we talk to Interlochen President Trey De
The Wexford Joint Planning Commission voted against recommending a proposed solar project in Wexford County. IPR's Vivian La tells us about this project and a surprising detail on who actually owns the land meant to hold
The Michigan Board of State Canvassers has rejected a petition to recall Antrim County Clerk Victoria Bishop. IPR's Austin Rowlader breaks down why the petition was rejected.
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