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Posted inLatest News, News

Smoke expected to lift in northern Michigan, but more could be on the way

by Interlochen Public Radio June 6, 2025November 7, 2025

This is the latest in a series of intense wildfire seasons in Canada — and smoky springs and summers in the Midwest.

Posted inEnergy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Industry, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region

Northern Michigan program says to get discounted solar, sign up with your neighbor

by Interlochen Public Radio May 8, 2025
Posted inEnergy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Industry, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region

Northern Michigan moves to clean up ice storm debris — by making energy

by Interlochen Public Radio May 1, 2025November 8, 2025
Posted inFeatured, Latest News, News, Recreation and Tourism, Tourism

On the importance of dark sky parks

by Anna Sysling, Great Lakes Now April 24, 2025November 7, 2025
Posted inUncategorized

Conquering the Dryer Hose: Ice Climbing Along the Shores of Lake Superior in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

by Mary Ellen Geist January 26, 2017

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