Up North Lowdown
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.
Latest Episodes
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Grand Traverse County Treasurer Jamie Callahan has faced intense scrutiny from county commissioners, including two under-oath appearances at meetings. A third is set for Oct. 21. We hear the details from Traverse City Record-Eagle reporter Aly Kleidon.
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Candidates in northern Michigan’s 103rd House District offer different approaches to housing costs, access to rural health care and the proposed Line 5 tunnel.
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IPR's newest reporter is focused on hearing your voices about the issues that matter to you and the things you think are undercovered. In today's episode, we talk with Astrid Code about a new approach to journalism at IPR.
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Northern Michigan has some enormous state House districts. How do you campaign in a district that's 1,700 square miles? We find out, and talk to the candidates about the issues they see facing the 104th District.
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Grayling used to be all over Michigan's rivers and streams. The freshwater fish could make a return if efforts by northern Michigan tribes succeed. IPR's Vivian La takes us to the Boardman-Ottaway River for an update.
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The 2026 Cherry Pie Debates brought four candidates for the Michigan Legislature together to discuss a wide range of issues. In some places, they even found agreement.
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Federal money promised for reforestation after the 2025 ice storm in northern Michigan might not materialize. Also, the three moderators of tonight's Cherry Pie Debate tell us what to expect.
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Audio from the Sept. 17 crash of an F-16 in Grawn reveals details about what may have brought down the plane and just how quickly the pilot was forced to eject. We hear from another fighter pilot who survived a crash by pulling the ejection handle.
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Safety complaints in a Traverse City park are causing leaders to consider stiffer penalties for "prowling," which could bring 90 days of jail time. As police step up enforcement, we hear from people who are homeless and spend time in the park, as well as city officials.
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It took a few tries in front of the Board of State Canvassers, but Ashley Areeda has the green light to circulate a recall petition against Antrim County Clerk Victoria Bishop.