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Posted inCulture

Illinois environmental scientist wins prestigious ‘genius grant’

by WBEZ and Grist October 7, 2026October 7, 2026

University of Illinois scientist Kaiyu Guan’s research is focused on making sure the world’s food systems are resilient enough to keep pace with ever-growing demand.

Posted inIndigenous Communities

Ishkode: A Collaboration Forged by Fire

by Staci Lola Drouillard, Great Lakes Now September 30, 2026October 2, 2026
Posted inRecreation and Tourism

Riverman, paddling through the Boundary Waters

by Ryan Rodgers August 20, 2026August 20, 2026
Posted inForests and Plants

Ford House shoreline restoration revives designer Jens Jensen’s vision

by Lisa John Rogers, Great Lakes Now August 7, 2026August 11, 2026
Posted inPolitics

First Nations had a wildfire plan. Ontario ignored it. Then came the flames

by The Narwhal August 3, 2026August 4, 2026
Posted inRecreation and Tourism

This Black-run Lake Erie yacht club is one of the first of its kind in the U.S.

by Stephen Starr, Great Lakes Now July 29, 2026July 29, 2026
Posted inCulture

Are Michigan and Huron actually one large Great Lake?

by Michigan Public July 8, 2026July 8, 2026
Posted inCulture

Women find community at tree climbing competition in Ohio

by Ideastream Public Media July 1, 2026July 3, 2026
Posted inLighthouses, Museums and Cultural Institutions

Coast Guard investigating beacon stolen from Superior lighthouse

by Wisconsin Public Radio June 9, 2026June 10, 2026
Posted inBooks, Art and Music

Rewilding, a new way to heal the land this Earth Day

by Lisa John Rogers, Great Lakes Now April 22, 2026April 22, 2026

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    Some city residents went two weeks without power following storms. The federal program, ended by Trump, would have enabled many to access solar and batteries.
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