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IPR seeks stories that will spotlight challenges faced by migrants and employers, the immigration system and how it could be improved, and how policy will affect our region. Do you have a firsthand experience you’re willing to share? Tell us here:

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"the assumption that a cease-fire will end Russia’s primary threat to Ukrainians misunderstands the nature of the conflict" From Nataliya Gumenyuk. A warning www.foreignaffairs.com/ukraine/puti...

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This is how you do it. Thank you, @tupelopress.bsky.social!!!

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Lake whitefish are on the brink of collapse in Lakes Michigan and Huron. Scientists are hoping they can get the fish to spawn in northern Michigan’s rivers, something they haven’t done in well over 100 years. Find out how:

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Come for the result. Stay for the ornithological trash talking. The results of our IPR State Bird CAWcus:

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Just in case: If you are in the Seattle-area and need a document notarized to protect yourself and your family from this fascist regime but are too afraid/lack the funds to go to a UPS store or similar, I am a notary and I will notarize your documents *for free*.

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Firing independent watchdogs is straight out of the authoritarian playbook. Removes another obstacle to corruption and abuse of power www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...

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what he said... www.tiktok.com/@oriordainao...

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The word is out... and the word is bird! 🐦🗣️ Only two weeks left to cast your vote for IPR's State Bird CAWcus. Make your case in person or online before a winner is decided Jan. 29 More info here:

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We're midway through January and voting is still open for IPR's 'State Bird CAWcus!' Make your case for Michigan's state bird by sending us a voicemail. Be sure to leave your name, hometown and why you think your bird should take the top spot! 🕊️

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It's generally against our policy for IPR journalists to endorse candidates. But when they do, they have feathers. The candidates have the feathers, that is. Not the journalists. Anyway: www.interlochenpublicradio.org/ipr-news/202...

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Make your case for a new Michigan state bird! Click the link to leave us a message on Speakpipe. A winner will be announced on Jan. 29 at Rare Bird Brewpub in Traverse City. May the best bird win! 🐦 www.speakpipe.com/IPRQuestions

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Valves that won't close. Locks so old their manufacturers are no long around to fix them. Dark, difficult-to-monitor spaces. These are some of the things we heard about the Grand Traverse County Jail. Calls for a new or a better facility have been around for years. So why no progress? Our story:

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Let's settle this once and for all... should the robin be unseated as Michigan's state bird? 🐦🕊️🦆 Throughout January, vote which bird you think best represents our culture, history and unique ecology. The winner will be decided in Traverse City on Jan. 29! Get voting info here:

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NEW SEGMENT: At the start of the week, Morning Edition host Tyler Thompson will be joined by a member of the IPR newsroom as we take a look at the week ahead, preview some stories we're covering, and discuss some other news that's piqued our interest from outside the IPR newsroom. Listen:

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Michael goes skating in Cheboygan, Ellie loves the Sinkhole Lakes, Izzy jumps in to a good book, and more! Here's our list of things the IPR newsroom loved in 2024, in the hopes you can enjoy some of them in 2025: www.interlochenpublicradio.org/2024-12-28/w...

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According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, the outdoor industry brought in nearly $14 billion in economic activity. That’s an 8% increase compared to 2022.

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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources said in a release that Enbridge first reported a two-gallon oil spill. Later it was revised to 126 gallons. Now, it’s past 69,000 gallons.

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A new bill aims to close the gap for businesses that suffered from a lack of snow last year that weren't eligible for federal loans. Follow along this week as we explore efforts to 'save winter' in a warming climate.

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The Canadian company Highland Copper is planning to build the Copperwood Mine underground near Lake Superior, Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park and the North Country Trail in Gogebic County.

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Two pro cyclists from the same small town in Michigan look for victory in the Iceman Cometh Challenge. The older has won Iceman more times than any other professional man. The younger is gunning to beat his record. Hear the story of an unlikely rivalry on Points North.

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a look at the latest in Michigan's debate over how and where big clean energy projects are built, and who gets to decide. for @gristnews.bsky.social and @iprnews.bsky.social

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