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Pints North at Creston Brewery in Grand Rapids

Interlochen Public Radio
Published February 12, 2024 at 5:01 PM EST

Wednesday, February 21, at 7 p.m. - Join us at Creston Brewery in Grand Rapids for a very special Pints North for a fun night with the Friends of Grand Rapids Parks.

Enjoy a night with good friends, good beer, and the creators of Interlochen Public Radio’s Points North podcast.

Check out the latest episodes of Points North to brush up on your Great Lakes knowledge!

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    On a remote island in Lake Michigan, some old apple trees could have very rare, never-before-discovered genes. And if they do, they could join the U.S. stockpile of apples poised to fight off future threats.
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    In one of the most polluted parts of Lake Michigan, whitefish are thriving. Some people wonder if we should try to replicate that environment elsewhere to save the iconic species. But that could mean doing something untested and controversial.
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