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First, an expert weighs in on how social media has shaped the content and tone of the conversation about Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Then, more about an upcoming book giving new context to the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Plus, a little on Ironwood's Plaidurday festival, a celebration of UP culture. Also, a new episode of On Hand begs the important question "Is saying pop passé?"

In his new book, "The Gales of November," John U. Bacon explores the history and mysteries of the 1975 wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, a record-setting freighter ship.

First, an Episcopal Bishop on the role of faith in the wake of gun violence. Then, more on the discovery of the wreck of the SS Carruthers, the last of the "Big 8" shipwrecks to be found.

A group of swimmers plans to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Edmund Fitzgerald shipwreck by symbolically completing the ship’s mission.

Today, updates on a marijuana industry bribery investigation. Plus, we paid tribute to the late Gordon Lightfoot. Then, a conversation with Angeline Boulley, author of Firekeeper's Daughter, on her latest novel. We also heard about the peculiar dance of a northern Michigan bird from Points North on Interlochen Public Radio.

Lake Michigan may have waves measuring up to 25 feet tall today and tonight due to the winter storm that’s currently hitting the state.On Wednesday, the…

Of the thousands of shipwrecks that fill the Great Lakes, most people can name only one: the Edmund Fitzgerald.It’s the last and the largest ship ever…

What would it be like to have a long, useful live, but only be remembered by the way you die?Such is the case with the Edmund Fitzgerald, which sank in a…

I had a friend I never met in person.His name was Mike Simonson and he was a reporter for Wisconsin Public Radio based in Superior.Mike and I spoke often…

My cousins spent their summers along the St. Mary's River on Neebish Island. The lake freighters steam by just a stone's throw away from the shore.One of…