Michigan is the Great Lakes state as you know. So naturally we have a lot of wetlands as well. They filter water, and mitigate flooding. But human activity, including large-scale farming, has greatly reduced them over the years. What might Congress do about that? Also, efforts here in northern Michigan to support first responders dealing with their own mental health. And a trip to an artist residency in Elberta. One of the stories in this episode references suicide. If you or someone you know is considering suicide or is in crisis call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988First responders can also contact the Front Line Strong line: 1-833-34-STRONG or 1-833-347-8766.

This week, we're handing it over to our colleagues at "Points North," with this wonderful story about Kenny Pheasant, a teacher of Anishinaabemowin.

Three stories about finding space — to rehearse your show, to build a solar array, and to make military weapons. Also, our thanks to you. (We'll explain.)

A mallet. A pumpkin. A way to cut down on landfill waste? Also this week: Sleeping Bear Dunes calls a halt to a trail expansion and Benzie County builds a safety net.

This week: Figuring out the apples at Sleeping Bear Dunes, the power of sharing our stories with each other, and the more local part of the election.

This week: Michiganders head to the polls earlier than usual, the last throes of the campaign(s), Andrew Dost's new music project and the deeper meaning of Rocky Horror.

This week: Politics, from Harbor Springs zoning to a delayed former president. Plus, dealing with the stress of it all. Oh, and we learn more about a really big ski jump.

This week: A new radio station in Elberta aims to connect neighbors, an artist paints the changing cherry landscape, and the Antrim Co. clerk tries a write-in campaign.

This week: New ways to vote, a quick Senate debate recap, and then some time with "The Accidentals" and a stroll through a new 'underwater' mural.

Our stories this week are each about food in one way or another: a bumper crop of apples, how food connects us to culture, and the Cherry Pie Debate.