Category: Interlochen Public Radio
The Squeaky Sand Phenomenon
On April 8, 2024, Meghan Hetfield and her partner Roni Pillischer witnessed a total solar eclipse over Lake Ontario. But in the middle of this intense and beautiful experience, something else kept grabbing their attention: the mystery of the squeaky sand all around them.
Drummond Island quarry to receive $10 million for upgrades
A limestone quarry on Drummond Island in the eastern Upper Peninsula is receiving $10 million in federal funding to upgrade its operations.
Great Lakes ice cover still low, but could grow
Ice cover on the Great Lakes is slightly down for this time of year, but snowfall and temperatures averaged out for the month of December, according to the National Weather Service.
Michigan to see two minimum wage hikes in 2025
Michigan workers can expect two increases in the minimum wage next year.
Jimmy Carter to be honored with a state funeral before being buried next to Rosalynn
Carter was president from 1977 to 1981, but he was perhaps more famous for the life he led after he left office. He was one of the biggest advocates for peace, democracy and human rights.
NYT’s Top 10 list includes 2 books featured by National Writers Series
The New York Times annually names the 10 best fiction and nonfiction books of the year. This year’s list features books by Kaveh Akbar and Hampton Sides — both of whom appeared in Traverse City this year.
Essays by Karen Anderson: Wrong Car
As a young person, I wouldn’t think twice about such a screw-up, but as an old person, I fear I’ve lost it—whatever “it” is.
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 yours in 2025.
Grand Traverse Band officially gains ownership of former Timber Shores site
After 150 years, the tribe regains ownership of land that was once the epicenter of Ojibwe and Odawa villages in the Leelanau Peninsula.
Candidates compete for MI Democratic Party chair position
Candidates in the race to become the next leader of the Michigan Democratic Party are jockeying for position ahead of next year’s party convention.