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Last year, northern Michigan Congressman Jack Bergman received one of the largest individual donations given to a Michigan congressional candidate. That donation came from an out-of-state couple.

Tina Allen is one of the founding members of the Purple Assembly, which has a kickoff event tonight at the Traverse Area District Library. They hope to promote dialogue across the political spectrum.

2025 was a big year in Michigan politics, with significant changes at both the state and federal level. Bridge Michigan takes a look at some of the stories and events that shaped the year.

In recent weeks, President Donald Trump and Elon Musk have floated the idea of privatizing U.S. mail services. But letter carriers say that would be detrimental to rural areas like northern Michigan.

A business in Empire puts energy improvements on hold amid a federal funding freeze. We hear your thoughts on the next four years. And the alligator under the bed.

IPR asked people from across the political spectrum: "What are you anticipating over the next four years?" We hope to keep hearing from them as those four years unfold.

As the Trump administration promises one of the biggest deportation efforts in U.S. history, what questions do you have about how this relates to northern Michigan?

As new administration promises one of the biggest deportation efforts in U.S. history, IPR News is seeking stories of challenges faced by migrants and employers.

Both VP candidates hope to appeal to working-class voters in states like Michigan. Harbor Springs voters told us specifics will be key in Tuesday’s debate.

The freshman state representative is trying to win the 107th House District a second time but first he faces a primary challenger from his own party.