Capital News Service
Quick! Michigan in two words! Minnesota in three!
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No matter the phrase, all state slogans seek to attract tourists.
Echo
Researcher’s love of fish spawns #25DaysofFishmas
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A Great Lakes researcher has launched a new holiday celebrating fish and “bad puns.”
Echo
Two new books praise Upper Peninsula identity, art
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Michigan’s northern half has received its fair share of snubs. Two authors are trying to change the conversation by highlighting the peninsula’s rich cultural and literary history.
Art
Poet explores environment through language of dementia
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Janet Kauffman explores her experiences in water conservation and with her father’s dementia in a recent poetry collection.
Echo
Proposed bill would prevent creation of rules more strict than federal regulations
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It’s the third time in six years that the legislation has been pushed. And opponents fear this time there may be enough political will to pass it.
Echo
Canadian scientists track big snakes in trees
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Canadian researchers are tracking a large, endangered snake that lives in trees.
Art
New poetry collection showcases beauty of Northern Michigan
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The unofficial poet laureate of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Russell Thorburn, looks at his northern home through familiar characters and personal experiences.
Echo
Echo reporter recognized for excellence in food coverage
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The story was about the growing interest in North America in raising insects for food.
Catch of the Day
Knight Center student covers the environment for public radio
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Rather than fetching coffee, Max Johnston spent his summer internship in the field gathering story ideas, audio and writing scripts to report on Northern Michigan’s environment.
Great Lakes
Stout and trout at Great Lakes Happy Hour
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Great Lakes scientists and advocates come together to discuss environmental issues over a beer.