This week on Points North, how rising water levels and shoreline erosion are threatening homeowners on the coast of Lake Michigan.

This week on Points North , how rising water levels and shoreline erosion are threatening homeowners on the coast of Lake Michigan. Plus, how businesses in Fishtown are already falling into the water.

This week on Points North, the Pere Marquette River is internationally-recognized for its brown trout, lake trout and salmon. But locals are worried that a train could soon derail and spill toxic chemicals into the river.

This week on Points North , the Pere Marquette River is internationally-recognized for its brown trout, lake trout and salmon. But locals are worried that a train could soon derail and spill toxic chemicals into the river. Plus, amidst road budget debates in the State Capitol, hear a Q&A about Michigan's crumbling bridges.

This week on Points North, for some, slowing the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease in Michigan is not enough. Can we stop it?

This week on Points North, for some, slowing the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease in Michigan is not enough. Can we stop it? Plus, can the disease spread to humans?

This week on Points North, a private prison in Baldwin will hold immigrants convicted of crimes. Some nearby residents argue it will bring jobs to the area, while others want nothing to do with it.

This week on Points North , a private prison in Baldwin will hold immigrants convicted of crimes. Some nearby residents argue it will bring jobs to the area, while others want nothing to do with it. Plus hear about a legal scholar turned writer whose stories brought her back to northern Michigan.

This week on Points North, we dive into how the state is trying to help underpaid and overworked court-appointed attorneys. Plus a former employee of the Traverse City State Hospital reflects on 30 years on the job.

This week on Points North , we dive into how the state is trying to help underpaid and overworked court-appointed attorneys. Plus a former employee of the Traverse City State Hospital reflects on 30 years on the job.