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First, an exploration of foreign land ownership in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Then, a new take on brain imaging from University of Michigan researcher Changyang Linghu. Also, a deep-dive into the history of the sixth Great Lake that almost was with the Points North podcast.
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Reporting from the “No Kings” march in Lansing, and Michigan Republicans’ new proposal for the K-12 education budget. Also, a conversation with Detroit-based printer Amos Paul Kennedy Jr., and a dispatch from a lake-based dispute between Michigan’s western neighbors.
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Reporting from the “No Kings” march in Lansing, and Michigan Republicans’ new proposal for the K-12 education budget. Also, a conversation with Detroit-based printer Amos Paul Kennedy Jr., and a dispatch from a lake-based dispute between Michigan’s western neighbors.
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You may be wondering why you haven’t seen swarms of mayflies yet. Cold water temperatures have delayed their arrival — but don’t worry, they’re on their way.
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In May 2020, the Edenville and Sanford dams in mid-Michigan failed following heavy flooding. Thousands of residents were forced to evacuate, and many homes were destroyed. A formal investigation followed, and the disaster has since led to an ongoing lawsuit seeking to hold the state of Michigan accountable for what happened.
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A discussion about the odd ducks that call Michigan home during the winter months.
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The heat waves and other challenges that test the way neighbors show up for each other. Also, the city of Muskegon rethinks its waterfront for Great Lakes Cruisers. Plus, a DIY comic book series telling stories of queer black icons. And we take a trip to the Motown Museum.
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In Michigan, we pride ourselves on our lakes – sandy bottomed and crystalline blue waters. But with such idyllic waters comes a risk: swimmer's itch.
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Lake sturgeon was designated as a threatened species in Michigan in 1994, prompting recovery efforts. Researchers from the Grand Rapids Public Museum and partner organizations have recently found the fish in the Grand River.
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Combatting absenteeism in the Detroit Public Schools Community District, a store that's bringing authentic Mexican-made products to West Michigan communities, why legal lake levels are such a hot topic issue, and what's going on with algae in northern Michigan lakes.