Upper Peninsula

Finnish-American folk-god Heikki Lunta is a mythical deity who brought snow to the far north of the Upper Peninsula one crucial winter in the 1970s.

Today, we dove into an issue that's likely to take center stage over the next few weeks in Lansing: Michigan's right-to-work laws. Then, we heard about a Finnish-American legend that took root in the U.P. Plus, a conversation with chef Iliana Regan on her new memoir Fieldwork.

There are at least 631 gray wolves in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, according to the state’s latest survey. Experts with Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources say the wolf population there has remained basically stable for more than a decade.

On today's show, we spoke more about a potential new statue in statuary hall and a student game showcase. Plus, we heard about proposal to separate hunting rules for each peninsula. We wrapped up hearing about the woes of Ford Focus and Fiesta owners.

Finding the right therapist can be especially hard for patients from marginalized communities. We heard about an effort to fix that. Then, the story of how a backyard boxing ring in the U.P. Plus, two education experts on project-based learning.

In a small town in the Upper Peninsula a backyard boxing club is drawing a lot of attention. This homegrown fight club first started as a joke, but it's grown into something so much more.

We listened to an update on the legal challenges on auto no-fault insurance reforms. Then, a discussion about talking to your children about philosophy. Following that, A segment about harvesting wild rice, before closing with an update about the white bear in the U.P.

Earlier this week, a rare sight was caught on a privately-owned trail cam in Michigan's Upper Peninsula: a black bear with white fur. Have you ever heard of such a thing? We talked with two guests to learn more.

A recent spike in tourism has Pictured Rocks and the surrounding communities scrambling to keep up.

The U.S. Coast Guard is currently responding to the 5,000 gallon spill in St. Marys River, according to multiple media reports.