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A new attempt to help whitefish, as they dwindle in Lake Michigan River stocking could save whitefish. Scientists in northern Michigan are still trying to figure out the best way to do it.

Lake whitefish are on the brink of collapse in Lakes Michigan and Huron. Scientists are hoping they can get the fish to spawn in northern Michigan’s rivers, something they haven’t done in well over 100 years. Find out how:

Stabenow on the farm bill and life after the United States Senate IPR caught up with former Michigan Sen. Debbie Stabenow at the Northern Michigan Policy Conference last week in Acme.

IPR’s Izzy Ross caught up with the former Democratic lawmaker at the Northern Michigan Policy Conference last week in Acme:

At the Northern Michigan Policy Conference for @iprnews.bsky.social - Gov. Whitmer took questions from reporters on issues including housing programs and recent confusion around federal funding. Stay tuned to IPR in the next few days for more.

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

Come for the result. Stay for the ornithological trash talking. The results of our IPR State Bird CAWcus:

Bishop Mariann Budde tells NPR 'I won't apologize' for sermon addressing Trump The Episcopal bishop of Washington spoke with NPR to discuss her sermon addressing President Trump and why she asked him to have mercy.

NPR Exclusive: The Episcopal bishop of Washington spoke with NPR to discuss her sermon addressing President Trump and why she asked him to have mercy.

A rural energy co-op in northern Michigan wants a nuclear revival The historic restart of a nuclear power plant is planned for later this year on the shores of Lake Michigan, and a northern Michigan energy cooperative is playing a major role.

The historic restart of a shuttered nuclear power plant is planned for later this year on the shores of Lake Michigan, and a northern Michigan energy cooperative is playing a major role.

Big Abe’s Net One calm September day, Big Abe LeBlanc set his fishing net in Lake Superior. Then he called law enforcement and turned himself in. What happened next changed fishing in the Great Lakes forever.

In 1971, Big Abe LeBlanc, who’s Ojibwe, turned himself in for commercial fishing without a license and fishing with illegal equipment.

After he hung up, he went out on the lake, set his nets and waited for the officers. What happened next changed fishing in the Great Lakes forever.

Find out why:

We're midway through January and voting is still open for IPR's 'State Bird CAWcus!' Make your case for Michigan's state bird by sending us a voicemail.

Be sure to leave your name, hometown and why you think your bird should take the top spot! 🕊️

The Week Ahead: Contentious land use, nuclear power and the birds Every Monday on Morning Edition, an IPR journalist brings you up to speed on what’s going on, from stories made here in our newsroom to interesting and fun things we're seeing out in the community.

It's generally against our policy for IPR journalists to endorse candidates. But when they do, they have feathers. The candidates have the feathers, that is. Not the journalists. Anyway: www.interlochenpublicradio.org/ipr-news/202...

We loved these things in 2024, and hope you enjoy them in 2025 The IPR News staff assembled a list of things we loved over the past year (most of which have very little to do with news). We hope these little pieces of joy from our lives will bring some joy to you...

Michael goes skating in Cheboygan, Ellie loves the Sinkhole Lakes, Izzy jumps in to a good book, and more! Here's our list of things the IPR newsroom loved in 2024, in the hopes you can enjoy some of them in 2025: www.interlochenpublicradio.org/2024-12-28/w...

Should a lack of snow become its own economic disaster? A new federal bill aims to close the gap for businesses that suffered from a lack of snow last year that weren't eligible for federal loans.

A new bill aims to close the gap for businesses that suffered from a lack of snow last year that weren't eligible for federal loans.

Follow along this week as we explore efforts to 'save winter' in a warming climate.

Last year’s bad winter brought millions in aid. Here’s where it went. Big snowstorms like the ones we’ve had this month can be great news for business here in northern Michigan. But last winter was the warmest on record for most of northern Michigan, leaving businesses ...

133 businesses in Michigan received a loan because of snow drought declarations in the state. Search for your town with the map in this story!

And be sure to follow along this week. We're exploring how lack of snow has bigger implications in a warming climate.

Northern Michigan digs out, with more lake effect snow on the way Northern Michigan spent Monday digging out from record-breaking lake effect snow, and more is on the way.

Story:

Talked to a local meteorologist today for our newscasts and after he gave the usual advice (slow down, fill up the tank, keep a blanket in the car) he added this: “Otherwise, enjoy it. A lot of the nation doesn’t get winter like we do. It’s absolutely beautiful.”

'Turkey Confidential,' other special programs on IPR News this week IPR News Radio offers tips on how to avoid Thanksgiving disasters, cooking advice and a documentary about wild rice.

Have room for more? Here's a list of more food-themed, special programs running on IPR News Radio this week:

Michigan wants to fast-track renewable development. Local townships are suing. About 80 townships and counties are challenging the state's Public Service Commission over how it plans to implement a new permitting-reform law.

a look at the latest in Michigan's debate over how and where big clean energy projects are built, and who gets to decide. for @gristnews.bsky.social and @iprnews.bsky.social

Maritime Time: Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary More national marine sanctuaries are coming to the Great Lakes.

Hey Bluesky! Meet Maritime Time: IPR's weekly look at life on the Great Lakes. This week is an overview of our amazing marine sanctuaries. Give it a listen:

Ghost deer Why are some deer white? It’s all in the genes.

Cheryl Bartz taught me a new word — “leucistic” (loo-SISS-tick) — and so much more. Fascinating segment! www.interlochenpublicradio.org/2024-11-25/g...

Just 6 votes behind, Democratic candidate requests recount in Leelanau County Republican Will Bunek’s razor-thin margin is also the linchpin in a Republican majority on the Board of Commissioners.

Democrat Lois Bahle requested a recount in her race against Republican Will Bunek, who is winning by just six votes. The recount begins tomorrow and will either confirm, or flip, a Republican majority in the county Board of Commissioners.

In Your Neighborhood: Getting to know Wyandotte YouTube video by Click On Detroit | Local 4 | WDIV

Very cool to see my hometown of Wyandotte featured on @clickondetroit.com. They did some other stories too, which take a good look at some of the things happening there. youtu.be/5iMvxM7v4uc

TART Trails celebrates new downtown trail section Some sounds of the ribbon cutting event on Thursday in Clinch Park.

The trails they are a-changing! Traverse City officials, a few local cycling groups, and TART Trails volunteers celebrated a revamped stretch of the TART Trails system in downtown Traverse City. Check it out:

Grateful to the hundreds of donors who gave for IPR’s fall fund drive. Wow. All done now. Onward!

Hi there. Giving this a whirl and thought I’d start by putting up, well, some blue sky.