Emmet County

A group in Emmet and Charlevoix counties is starting a community investment fund — with a focus on housing — that would let community members invest in housing in their home towns. And we hear about a school in Mesick that's taking screens out of elementary classrooms.

Could Emmet County's way of recycling glass become a model for the region? Also, chatting with the cast of "Little Shop of Horrors" ahead of the musical's opening weekend.

Right now, most glass that's put into recycling bins in our region gets used for building roads in landfills. But one place that's found a way to recycle the material hopes to lead the way for others.

The same debris that knocked out the power a few weeks ago could be used to make electricity.

As millions of dollars flow to Michigan communities from opioid distributors, some up-north counties are electing to wait to start spending.

Each Monday on Morning Edition, an IPR journalist brings you up to speed on what’s going on in northern Michigan, and what IPR is working on this week.

Speakers at the annual State of the Community event brought updates on healthcare, housing, tourism and other hot-button topics. They also addressed sweeping changes in the federal government.

Officials say they're feeling optimistic about opportunities for year-round housing but there’s still work to be done in the new year.

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.

Funds will support staff positions to transport local fruits and vegetables from area farms.