Up North Lowdown
Each week, you’ll hear sound-rich stories from northern Michigan, interviews with journalists and newsmakers, and a look at some of the other things making news in our state — all in about 15 minutes. Get the Up North Lowdown, from Interlochen Public Radio.
Latest Episodes
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There are nearly 200 aquatic invasive species in the Great Lakes! We'll break down the top ten... plus one notable exception. -
Students from Benzie County will continue paying an out-of-district-rate for tuition at Northwestern Michigan College. A proposal to change that was withdrawn this week. -
From county roads, to footwear, to old steam engines, we'll get you where you need to go. -
This week: All of our reporters pile into the studio to recap the August primary. Plus, Michigan seeks aid for struggling cherry growers, after a terrible harvest. -
Lots of talk of millage spending ahead of the primary... it's fun I promise. -
This week: A trip to the Ability Garden, in Traverse City, and a look at how it helps kids during the summer. Plus, new housing could be coming soon for school workers. -
This week: Raising monarch butterflies in Interlochen, as climate change threatens the species. And a tribute in Northport to a band director with a powerful legacy. -
This week: Crafting new rules for deer management gets more complicated than usual. Also, what your HOA *can't* tell you to do. -
This week: Bob Moler has helped IPR listeners perceive the cosmos for 50 years. He talks about turning his teenage curiosity into a lifelong passion for astronomy. -
This week: Hear from the Frankfort man sentenced for diverting the Platte River in 2022. A string quartet is popping up in unexpected places. And it was great spring for a tiny fruit fly that causes trouble for cherry farmers.
