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Details on why Leelanau County's administrator is on leave; and 'Grow & Tell' extolls the virtues of rhubarb

Leelanau County Sheriff Mike Borkovich speaks in defense of County Administrator Jim Dyer, who was placed on paid leave earlier this month pending an investigation into a complaint. Borkovich was in the minority among members of the public who testified, with most urging a thorough investigation and asking for commissioners to create more stability in county government. (Screenshot from Leelanau County YouTube live feed)
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Leelanau County Sheriff Mike Borkovich speaks in defense of County Administrator Jim Dyer, who was placed on paid leave earlier this month pending an investigation into a complaint. Borkovich was in the minority among members of the public who testified, with most urging a thorough investigation and asking for commissioners to create more stability in county government. (Screenshot from Leelanau County YouTube live feed)

IPR has obtained the 10-page complaint made against Leelanau County Administrator Jim Dyer, who was placed on paid leave earlier this month. Read the full story.

In today's episode, IPR's Maxwell Howard walks us through some of the specifics, and we hear voices from Leelanau County commenting on the turbulence in their government.

Plus, our occasional gardening segment, "Grow & Tell," explores rhubarb. Long story short: It takes a while, but once it gets going you're going to have a LOT of rhubarb with not much effort.

Reporting for this episode came from Maxwell Howard and Ed Ronco.


Producer: Austin Rowlader
Editing: Steve Junker
Music: Blue Dot Sessions

Ed Ronco is IPR's news director and the local host of "Morning Edition," as well as the "Up North Lowdown" daily news podcast.