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Northwestern Michigan College made a big plane purchase in hopes of chipping away at a waiting list for its popular aviation program.Also, a local film — "Sunfish (& Other Stories on Green Lake)" — had its world premiere at Sundance this week.We take you out on frozen Black Lake for a state of northern Michigan culture.Oh, and the results of our State Bird CAWcus.Stories included in this episodeNMC adds more aircraft to its growing aviation program'Sunfish' film, shot in Interlochen, makes splash at Sundance festivalAnd the winner is …Lake Sturgeon Shivaree marks start of Black Lake's quick fishing season

IPR’s first-ever State Bird CAWcus in Traverse City turned out a clear favorite to be Michigan’s state bird.

I’m fond of robins, but for me, they don’t tick all the boxes necessary to claim state bird status.

This week on the Up North Lowdown ... a walk through the garden. Yes, it is the dead of winter, but we are going to hear a little history of the Botanic Garden and a little more about its past and future at the Historic Barns Park. We will also dive into the question of Michigan’s state bird. Is the robin cutting it for us anymore? Your thoughts … in the latest episode of the Up North Lowdown, from Interlochen Public Radio. Listen at iprnews.org or wherever you get your podcasts.Stories featured this episode:- IPR's 'State Bird CAWcus'- A few moments in Traverse City's Botanic Garden, despite the snow

Let’s settle this once and for all. What bird best represents Michigan? Vote throughout January in IPR's State Bird CAWcus.

Should the robin be unseated as Michigan's state bird? IPR's State Bird CAWcus wants to hear what you think! Make your case and vote for a winner throughout January.

The robin became the official bird of Michigan 84 years ago today, and that decision stirred up a lasting controversy. Dan Austin of the Detroit Free...