Claire Keenan-Kurgan
News ReporterClaire joined Interlochen Public Radio in summer 2024. She covers general assignment news with a focus on labor, growth, and the economy of northern Michigan. Before arriving at IPR, she interned for WBEZ’s data journalism team in Chicago and for the investigative unit of American Public Media.
She studied sociology and global studies at the University of Chicago and she speaks Spanish. Contact her at claire.keenan-kurgan@interlochen.org.
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Over 2000 people gathered in downtown Traverse City on Sunday to protest the killing of 37 year old Alex Pretti by federal agents. IPR's Maxwell Howard was there.Also, hear from Claire Keenan-Kurgan about the Northern Michigan Policy Conference. -
It was the first time that all the highest-polling candidates spoke at the same event about their candidacy. -
Vivian La covers climate solutions for IPR and Grist, and she recently sat down with Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson. They talked about large-scale renewable energy projects and the future of data centers in Michigan, among other things. -
There have been reported sightings of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents throughout northern Michigan. This place, like many in the country, is watching Minneapolis and wondering whether similar scenes could play out here. -
Getting an exact number can be challenging because of how the government releases data. But recent numbers might be as close to precise as it gets. -
A Petoskey-area wood products manufacturer needed employees. People getting out of rehab needed jobs. Now, there's a novel work-residency program for people in recovery up north. -
The top prize went to Nokomis Everstory, a startup that preserves Native storytelling traditions with modern technology. -
The victim and his lawyers allege Walmart failed to follow its own safety policies designed to prevent attacks like this one. -
The National Weather Service is warning that lake effect snow and high winds are expected on Thursday, Thanksgiving day. -
'We heard you,' said a statement from the company's Matt Rine, who faced stiff opposition at tense public forums to consider the idea this week.
