Points North

Fridays at 6:50 a.m, 8:50 a.m. & 4:50 p.m.

Points North is a ten-minute weekly show from Interlochen Public Radio where we explore northern Michigan through the news, people and places. The show connects you with life in the region through carefully crafted journalism and sound-rich storytelling. 

How to listen:

On the dial Fridays at 6:50 and 8:50 a.m. and at 4:50 p.m. | pointsnorthradio.org | the IPR app | wherever you get your podcasts

Points North, Ep. 4: 'Sci-fi' virus to help cherries

By • Mar 14, 2019
George Sundin / Michigan State University

This week on Points North, a bacteria called cherry canker is attacking sweet cherry trees nationwide, but one Michigan scientist is developing a solution. Plus, how a new bill could help tart cherry farmers compete with cheap Turkish cherry imports.


Points North, Ep. 3: Surviving winter

By • Mar 7, 2019
Taylor Wizner

This week on Points North, a community prepares to be stranded on an island in the middle of winter. Plus, a furrier transforms animal pelts into expensive clothes. 


Points North, Ep. 2: Chasing whitefish

By • Feb 28, 2019
Jacques LeBlanc, a commercial fisherman from the Bay Mills Indian Community, pulls a gill net out of the ice on eastern Lake Superior.
Kaye LaFond

This week on Points North, a decline in lake whitefish is pushing tribal commercial fishermen to the northern edge of their treaty waters. Plus, we look at test results for PFAS contamination in Michigan’s public water and meet a funk band from Boyne City.


Points North, Ep. 1: Teen dads

By • Feb 21, 2019
Taylor Wizner

In the first episode of Points North, a teen parenting program called "Generations Ahead" in Grand Traverse County expands to include dads. It helps parents day-to-day and encourages them to stay in school. Plus, we look at new harvest limits for lake trout fishers in Grand Traverse Bay and visit a wood baseball bat craftsman in the middle of his busy season. 


IPR News to launch weekly show 'Points North'

By • Feb 15, 2019
Dan Wanschura

On Friday, Feb. 22 IPR News is launching a new weekly show called Points North. It's a 10-minute segment where listeners explore northern Michigan through the news, the people and places.


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