Today on Stateside, how the B117 variant tested Michigan’s pandemic success story, with disastrous results. Plus, how a new plan for infrastructure might help Michigan’s rural communities. And, a new collaborative that mixes the perfect cup of coffee, great songs, and social justice.
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Rural regions need immediate infrastructure overhaul says Michigan Agri-Business Association president
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Stateside’s conversation with Chuck Lippstreu
- Chuck Lippstreu is the president of the Michigan Agri-Business Association.
May Erlewine and Higher Grounds partner for “Shine On” coffee
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Stateside’s conversation with May Erlewine and Chris Treder
- May Erlewine is a singer-songwriter from Michigan.
- Chris Treder is the founder of Higher Gounds Coffee in Traverse City.
Illegal garbage dumping in Northern Michigan
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Interlochen Public Radio's Maya Reter reports
- Maya Reter is a reporter for Interlochen Public Radio.
Free Press investigation on state’s handling of B.1.1.7 variant spread
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Stateside’s conversation with Tresa Baldas and Derek Kravitz
- Tresa Baldas is a reporter for the Detroit Free Press.
- Derek Kravitz with the "Documenting COVID-19 Project" with the Brown Institute for Media Innovations.
