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Cherry crops and cherry puzzles

Cherry trees at Cherry Bay Orchards in Suttons Bay. Photo: Emma Grant, Cherry Bay Orchards
Cherry trees at Cherry Bay Orchards in Suttons Bay. (Photo: Emma Grant, Cherry Bay Orchards)

Today, we get an update on the cherry harvest in northern Michigan. Tart cherry growers are expecting a smaller harvest than usual.

Janelle D. James from Bridge Michigan tells us more about what she learned.

We'll also reveal the winner to our first-ever Up North Lowdown Puzzle, and play a cherry-themed game with her. Can you get to the answer before she does? Listen to find out.


Producer: Austin Rowlader
Editor: Steve Junker
Host: Ed Ronco
Music: Blue Dot Sessions