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Michigan's 1st District hopefuls, a big land deal and wildfire smoke

The Republicans seeking their party's nomination to Congress are (top row, left to right) Justin Michal, Matthew DenOtter and incumbent Rep. Jack Bergman. The Democrats hoping to advance to November's election are (bottom row, left to right) Callie Barr, Kyle Blomquist and Wayne Stiles.
Courtesy of the Leelanau Enterprise
The Republicans seeking their party's nomination to Congress are (top row, left to right) Justin Michal, Matthew DenOtter and incumbent Rep. Jack Bergman. The Democrats hoping to advance to November's election are (bottom row, left to right) Callie Barr, Kyle Blomquist and Wayne Stiles.

Haven't had time to look into the candidates for Michigan's 1st Congressional District yet? Don't worry. The Leelanau Enterprise did. We talk with editor Brian Freiberger, and you can find profiles of all six candidates here.

We'll also hear about a big land deal that puts hundreds of acres along Torch Lake into permanent protection. And we can't smell the smoke anymore but that doesn't mean it's gone.

Reporting for this episode by Vivian La and the Leelanau Enterprise's Brian Freiberger.


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