Category: Interlochen Public Radio
Essays by Karen Anderson: Top Heavy
Last spring, I planted some marigolds. Their yellow and orange blossoms were gorgeous but too heavy for their slender stems. It made me think about the dazzle and burden of beauty.
Taking care
Michigan is the Great Lakes state as you know. So naturally we have a lot of wetlands as well. They filter water, and mitigate flooding. But human activity, including large-scale farming, has greatly reduced them over the years. What might Congress do about that? Also, efforts here in northern Michigan to support first responders dealing with their own mental health. And a trip to an artist residency in Elberta. One of the stories in this episode references suicide. If you or someone you know is considering suicide or is in crisis call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988First responders can also contact the Front Line Strong line: 1-833-34-STRONG or 1-833-347-8766.
Hickory Forest opens to hunting after concerns about deer impacting rare plants
Park officials want to see if bow hunting can help bring down deer pressure in the 76-acre natural area.
The Iceman Giveth, The Iceman Taketh
This is a tale of two cyclists, one legendary race, and an unlikely rivalry.
Traverse City policy group weighs in on state’s Line 5 lawsuit
An amicus brief argues that a 1977 treaty between the United States and Canada gives Michigan a say over the pipeline in the Straits of Mackinac.
The Sawbill Surf Club invites artists for a summer on the dunes
Kelly Gregory runs an artist residency called the Sawbill Surf Club, in Benzie County.
Protection of wetlands could come down to farmers, says a new report
Industrial agriculture in the Upper Midwest has been a driving force behind wetland loss. The farm bill might hold a solution.
A network of support, amid tragic loss for first responders
Since Nov. 15, five public safety workers in Michigan have died by suicide. One northern Michigan firefighter is among those trying to help fellow first responders deal with mental health issues.
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.
Signs in the Heavens: this week on The Storyteller’s Night Sky
This week there are six stars, two planets, and the Moon making a sign in the heavens.