This week on the Lowdown, we meet some of the folks who depend on trees to make their living. Maybe they sell the wood, or make maple syrup.
The ice storms at the end of March damaged or destroyed millions of trees in our region. And by doing so, they upended plans for the future.
We'll also hear how federal aid could help those impacted by the ice storm and how, separately, federal cutbacks could hit regional arts organizations.
And our arts and culture contributor, Joe Beyer, tells us about Easter egg traditions in northern Michigan.
Stories included in this episode:
After ice storm's devastation, a long road ahead for those who rely on northern Michigan forests
Here’s how federal assistance might work after the ice storm
Easter egg rituals and a colorful past
'If Shoes Could Talk'
