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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The strain has increased on dams in Cheboygan and Bellaire as snowmelt and rainfall push huge amounts of water through northern Michigan.
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There were numerous reports of flooding across northern Michigan, and all eyes were on the Cheboygan Dam on Monday morning, where the water was just about a foot below the top of the dam.
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Whitefish haven't spawned in rivers in over a century. But that doesn't mean it's not worth a try.
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City manager Benjamin Marentette asks community members what they want their public spaces to look like.
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Hear how Hagerty's return to the office affects local businesses. Plus a conversation with author Parul Kapur.
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Local entrepreneurs use pictures, videos, and audio stories to connect Alzheimer's patients with their past.
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The regional wastewater treatment plant that serves Traverse City and six other townships is undergoing some big renovations. We go inside to learn more.
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It's been about three years since millions of dollars started flowing into Michigan — and other states — to help fight the opioid crisis. Many communities have been slow to spend much of it. Or any of it. That includes Grand Traverse County.
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Around one in six people in northern lower Michigan has a concealed pistol license, or CPL. That's the highest concentration in the state. Soon, they might not need it. A bill in the Michigan Legislature would allow eligible gun owners to carry a concealed weapon without a separate license or training.
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After their father was detained at the North Lake Processing Center in Baldwin, two sisters from Grand Rapids committed to helping other detainees. We hear about it from journalist Jacob Wheeler, of the Glen Arbor Sun.