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Kelly Gregory runs an artist residency called the Sawbill Surf Club, in Benzie County.

This week: Saving whitefish and what microplastics do to minnows — both important species for the Great Lakes. Also, art and cults. (Two different stories, to be clear.)

This week: A historic verdict, what a permitting debacle could mean for biodigesters, low pay for child care workers, and we visit with a sculptor in Leelanau County.

Brothers Chris and Nick Loud created The Boardman Review in 2017. The locally-driven quarterly journal they founded showcases northern Michigan stories and is about to celebrate its 25th issue.

This week on Fresh Coast Creatives, we spoke with Ashley Christopher, a member of the folk band Silver Creek Revival.

This week on Fresh Coast Creatives, we talk with Jamie John – an artist from Traverse City and a member of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.

“While our doors may be closing, the impact of our work together will resonate in our community for years to come,” executive director Val McCarthy said.

The policy creates two new entities to oversee the selection and the logistics of installing an art project on city property.

Tackling the opioid crisis, dealing with family drama, and what's up with those sculptures in Interlochen?

For Green Lake Township, the sculptures placed around the community fulfill a goal of community beautification. For artist Doug Gruizenga's daughter, it's a lasting tribute to her late father.