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Residents to hold meeting on Leelanau County sewage application

Tue, 06/03/2025 - 06:00 Interlochen Public Radio

The meeting comes after controversy over the practice of land applying septic system waste as a type of fertilizer.

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New wetland could show how Michigan can reduce agricultural runoff polluting Lake Erie

Mon, 06/02/2025 - 09:44 Interlochen Public Radio

Each summer, Lake Erie is plagued by toxic cyanobacterial blooms fed by phosphorus runoff from farm fields. Michigan is struggling to reduce the pollution by 40%.

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Why are there swarms of midge flies by Lake Michigan every spring?

Fri, 05/30/2025 - 12:50 Great Lakes Commission

Every spring, adult midge flies emerge by the Milwaukee lakefront in giant swarms to mate, procreate and lay their eggs in Lake Michigan. Though they may be a nuisance, midges […]

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Great Lakes Fisheries Commission tackles invasive species at annual meeting

Fri, 05/30/2025 - 12:46 Great Lakes Commission

The Great Lakes Fisheries Commission convened its annual meeting in Traverse City, Michigan, focusing on the critical issue of invasive species. A significant topic of discussion was the FishPass project […]

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Glass-bottom boat tours offer shipwreck views without getting wet

Fri, 05/30/2025 - 12:32 Great Lakes Commission

Glass-bottom boat Lady Michigan cruises over the famous wrecks of the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary in Alpena, Michigan. The 4,300 miles of federally protected crystal-clear waters offer a unique […]

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DNR: State parks see high traffic following ice storm repairs

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 17:10 Interlochen Public Radio

Officials say state parks in northern lower Michigan had a good turn out Memorial Day weekend — despite being devastated by ice storms nearly two months ago.

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For opioid victims, payouts fall short while governments reap millions

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 12:00 Interlochen Public Radio

Opioid settlements with companies like Purdue Pharma, Walmart, and Johnson & Johnson have led to headline-grabbing multibillion-dollar payouts. But most of the windfall is flowing to state and local governments, not directly to victims of the crisis.

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Memorial Cup notes: How did Austin Elliott get waived through the WHL?

Tue, 05/27/2025 - 13:29 London Free Press

How did a goaltender with a 53-2 record this season get waived through the Western Hockey League last fall?

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Staffing, morale concerns as Northern Michigan national parks prepare for summer

Sun, 05/25/2025 - 05:54 Interlochen Public Radio

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore has approximately two-thirds of the seasonal staff it typically needs to welcome more than 1.5 million visitors over the next three busy months.

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Tough conversations, more nurses and turtles

Sat, 05/24/2025 - 05:55 Interlochen Public Radio

An earful from those who experienced the ice storm. An interview with abuse survivor Tina Talbot. Hiring nurses for Munson Healthcare. And Elberta's Turtlefest.

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