Grayling used to be all over Michigan's rivers and streams. The freshwater fish could make a return if efforts by northern Michigan tribes succeed. We go to the Boardman-Ottaway River for an update. Also, a look ahead at an Indigenous People's Day celebration planned in Leland. And we pull over for a minute to watch part of Traverse City's Central Grade School come down.

Restoring the grayling

Audio from the Sept. 17 crash of an F-16 in Grawn reveals details about what may have brought down the plane and just how quickly the pilot was forced to eject. We hear from another fighter pilot who survived a crash by pulling the ejection handle.

Mayday over Grawn

It took a few tries in front of the Board of State Canvassers, but Ashley Areeda has the green light to circulate a recall petition against Antrim County Clerk Victoria Bishop. She talks to IPR about what the effort will entail, and then we speak with Votebeat Michigan's Hayley Harding, about the bigger picture. IPR has made multiple requests to interview Bishop. The invitation remains open.

The Antrim County Recall Effort

Today, the story of Therese O'Brien. Her family became the caretakers of the Carmelite Monastery in Traverse City when she was 17. She still takes care of the grounds today.

A trip to the Carmelite monastery

Antrim County Clerk Victoria Bishop made 128 unauthorized changes to the Qualified Voter Files (QVF), in violation of Michigan election law. 58 voters were canceled completely.

128 unauthorized changes to Antrim County voter rolls

This week: Parents struggle to find good, affordable childcare for their little ones, and we hear about a holiday variety show in Leland.

Up North Lowdown, Ep. 37: Finding childcare

Come for the updates on two serious stories. Stay for the joyful (and mischievous) chat with famed composer Jerry Bilik.

Up North Lowdown, Ep. 36: Court, crude and composers

Should there be more commercial fishing on Lake Michigan? A bill in Lansing has reignited the debate in some Up North communities.

Up North Lowdown, Ep. 35: To fish or not to fish?

A break from the news this week as we spend some time with classical guitarists Matthew Cochran and Matthew McAllister.

Up North Lowdown, Ep. 34: Guitars in the barn

Fewer people are deer hunting in Michigan. And even if you're not a hunter, you should take notice, say experts.

Up North Lowdown, Ep. 33: Where are the hunters?

Ashley Christopher cut her teeth as a musician playing at small festivals and house parties. But she found her musical community in northern Michigan.

BONUS: Fresh Coast Creatives - Bonfires, books and banjos with Ashley Christopher

This week: A debate among anglers as the state decides how many steelhead they can harvest, and we revisit another Steelhead — the state's first research vessel.

Up North Lowdown, Ep. 32: Steelhead

Jamie John's artistic journey delves deep into the intricate connections between personal experiences, ancestral stories and the natural world.

BONUS: Fresh Coast Creatives - The art of connection with Jamie John

They've tried bubbles, sound and electricity. What's next in the fight to keep invasive carp out of Lake Michigan? Also, how might climate change affect our fall colors?

Up North Lowdown, Ep. 31: Freshwater and fall colors

Traverse City is known for a concentration of plein air artists. But one local artist is determined to put his own stamp on the genre.

BONUS: Fresh Coast Creatives - Brushstrokes of local history

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