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Up North Lowdown

Up North Lowdown: A lens on quillwork

By Ed Ronco,
Max Copeland
Published June 1, 2024 at 6:00 AM EDT
Left: Record-Eagle reporter Mardi Link with George Pappas, a WWII veteran who was victimized by his court-appointed guardian. (Photo courtesy of Mardi Link/Traverse City Record Eagle)
Top right: Photographer Minnie Wabanimkee. (Photo provided.)

This week: A look at Michigan's guardianship system — its flaws and those who are trying to make it work. Plus, quillwork as seen through the lens of Minnie Wabanimkee.

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Ed Ronco
Ed Ronco is IPR's news director and the local host of "Morning Edition," as well as the "Up North Lowdown" daily news podcast.
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Max Copeland
Max Copeland was the local weekday host of All Things Considered on Interlochen Public Radio and the producer of The Up North Lowdown, IPR’s weekly news podcast.
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