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Change of plans

A business in Empire puts energy improvements on hold amid a federal funding freeze.

Still, the owner of the Lively NeighborFood Market is hoping the money — which he wants to use to install solar panels and reduce electrical costs — will eventually come through.

This week, we'll also talk about a new project we're calling "The Next Four Years." We've been asking people in northern Michigan what they expect out of the second Trump administration.

We'll also hear about one approach to spending opioid settlement dollars.

And then there's the tale of the alligator under the bed.

Stories included in this episode:


Ed Ronco is IPR's news director.