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  Tossing and Turning 18.08.2026 30мин

  Cheryl Steele didn’t want sleep. She once stayed up for 26 hours, just to avoid it. Because every time she drifted off, she dreamed she was in the middle of a storm on Lake Huron, clinging to a canoe with three of her friends. The reason she was having these nightmares was because she had lived them. _______________________ If you enjoy this episode, please text it to a friend! Help us get Points North out to more ears... Join the Points North Fan Club today! For just $5/month, you can support the show you love, and we'll send you some cool Points North goodies in return. Subscribe to the Points North Newsletter for more Great Lakes news. And follow us on Instagram.
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  Talking to a Brick Wall 04.08.2026 20мин

  Brick is beautiful, and it’s full of all these hidden stories. At least that’s what Will Quam wants to convince you of on his tour of Chicago brick. _______________________ If you enjoy this episode, please text it to a friend! Help us get Points North out to more ears... Join the Points North Fan Club today! For just $5/month, you can support the show you love, and we'll send you some cool Points North goodies in return. Subscribe to the Points North Newsletter for more Great Lakes news. And follow us on Instagram.
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  The Moose Dog 21.07.2026 19мин

  Something is killing moose calves deep in the woods of northeast Minnesota. The clues left behind are scarce: flecks of blood, bits of flesh, bone splinters. So to get answers, scientists are turning to dogs. _______________________ If you enjoy this episode, please text it to a friend! Help us get Points North out to more ears... Join the Points North Fan Club today! For just $5/month, you can support the show you love, and we'll send you some cool Points North goodies in return. Subscribe to the Points North Newsletter for more Great Lakes news. And follow us on Instagram.
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  The Brimstone Blondes’ Staircase to Stardom 07.07.2026 42мин

  A teen band in western New York is destined for greatness. Then cracks begin to form, starting with an unwelcome surprise from Lake Erie. _______________________ If you enjoy this episode, please text it to a friend! Help us get Points North out to more ears... Join the Points North Fan Club today! For just $5/month, you can support the show you love, and we'll send you some cool Points North goodies in return. Subscribe to the Points North Newsletter for more Great Lakes news. And follow us on Instagram.
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  The Secret Life of a Mushroom Hunter 23.06.2026 18мин

  Michigan morel hunter Anthony Williams explains why he keeps his best mushroom spots secret—and why they're one of his family's most treasured heirlooms. _______________________ If you enjoy this episode, please text it to a friend! Help us get Points North out to more ears... Join the Points North Fan Club today! For just $5/month, you can support the show you love, and we'll send you some cool Points North goodies in return. Subscribe to the Points North Newsletter for more Great Lakes news. And follow us on Instagram.
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  Presenting Curious City: The Deadliest Shipwreck in Great Lakes History 09.06.2026 17мин

  In 1860, the steamship Lady Elgin was struck by a small schooner in Lake Michigan. Around 300 people drowned in the disaster, making it the deadliest shipwreck in Great Lakes history. The tragedy would have a major influence on maritime safety in the Great Lakes. This episode comes from Curious City, a podcast from WBEZ Chicago. _______________________ If you enjoy this episode, please text it to a friend! Help us get Points North out to more ears... Join the Points North Fan Club today! For just $5/month, you can support the show you love, and we'll send you some cool Points North goodies in return. Subscribe to the Points North Newsletter for more Great Lakes news. And follow us on Instagram.
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  When Bigfoot Finds You 26.05.2026 18мин

  When eight Bigfoot sightings were reported in just five days, northeast Ohio had the country’s attention. What was it like for these small rural communities to be at the center of the Bigfoot universe? And did it change what the people there believed? _______________________ If you enjoy this episode, please text it to a friend! Help us get Points North out to more ears... Join the Points North Fan Club today! For just $5/month, you can support the show you love, and we'll send you some cool Points North goodies in return. Subscribe to the Points North Newsletter for more Great Lakes news. And follow us on Instagram.
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  The Pigeons’ Last Passage 12.05.2026 26мин

  Passenger pigeons were once the most abundant bird in North America. But in 1914, they went extinct. Most of their last nesting grounds hugged the Great Lakes. What was it like to experience these birds? And what are we left with when we lose a species? _______________________ If you enjoy this episode, please text it to a friend! Help us get Points North out to more ears... Join the Points North Fan Club today! For just $5/month, you can support the show you love, and we'll send you some cool Points North goodies in return. Subscribe to the Points North Newsletter for more Great Lakes news. And follow us on Instagram.
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  Learning to Speak Owl 28.04.2026 20мин

  Owls are elusive birds of the night – part of this mysterious world we rarely encounter. Researchers are learning just how complex an owl’s communication is. We go into the woods to try to experience these birds for ourselves. _______________________ If you enjoy this episode, please text it to a friend! Help us get Points North out to more ears... Join the Points North Fan Club today! For just $5/month, you can support the show you love, and we'll send you some cool Points North goodies in return. Subscribe to the Points North Newsletter for more Great Lakes news. And follow us on Instagram.
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  Presenting HISTORY This Week: William Parker’s War on Slave Catchers 14.04.2026 38мин

  For more overlooked stories from the past, check out HISTORY This Week wherever you get your podcasts! On April 3, 1851, a man who escaped slavery to Boston was kidnapped by slave catchers. The Fugitive Slave Act turned cities across the North into hunting grounds. But resistance was growing. In Pennsylvania, William Parker was building a network to fight back.  _______________________ If you enjoy this episode, please text it to a friend! Help us get Points North out to more ears... Join the Points North Fan Club today! For just $5/month, you can support the show you love, and we'll send you some cool Points North goodies in return. Subscribe to the Points North Newsletter for more Great Lakes news. And follow us on Instagram.
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  The Wind and the Withered 31.03.2026 20мин

  When Seth Swoboda’s trees started dying, he asked two scientists for help. Their theory: herbicides were drifting onto his private property from farm fields and killing his trees, and it was happening all over. They just had to prove it. This episode is based on a story written by Christian Elliott for bioGraphic Magazine. Read it here. _______________________ If you enjoy this episode, please text it to a friend! Help us get Points North out to more ears... Join the Points North Fan Club today! For just $5/month, you can support the show you love, and we'll send you some cool Points North goodies in return. Subscribe to the Points North Newsletter for more Great Lakes news. And follow us on Instagram.
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  A Curious Case of Goo 17.03.2026 15мин

  After a boat captain notices strange black goo on his ship’s rudder, he scoops some of it into a cup. A few months later, that cup ends up in a lab, where scientists make a surprising discovery. _______________________ If you enjoy this episode, please text it to a friend! Help us get Points North out to more ears... Join the Points North Fan Club today! For just $5/month, you can support the show you love, and we'll send you some cool Points North goodies in return. Subscribe to the Points North Newsletter for more Great Lakes news. And follow us on Instagram.
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  For the Fun of the Surf 03.03.2026 20мин

  In northwest Indiana, there’s a 20-mile stretch of Lake Michigan that’s dominated by industry. It’s some of the dirtiest water in the lake, but it's also home to some of the biggest waves anywhere on the Great Lakes. Despite the pollution, there’s a dedicated group of surfers who keep flocking to this area. And one day, after a really big chemical spill from one of the factories, the surfers decide to do something about it. _______________________ If you enjoy this episode, please text it to a friend! Help us get Points North out to more ears... Join the Points North Fan Club today! For just $5/month, you can support the show you love, and we'll send you some cool Points North goodies in return. Subscribe to the Points North Newsletter for more Great Lakes news. And follow us on Instagram.
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  Crying Over Spilled Sewage 17.02.2026 22мин

  Kevin Shafer is obsessed with rain. As the head of the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, it’s his job to be. But when a thousand-year storm comes out of nowhere and dumps over a foot of rain, Kevin is faced with a decision: send sewage into people’s basements or into Lake Michigan.  _______________________ If you enjoy this episode, please text it to a friend! Help us get Points North out to more ears... Join the Points North Fan Club today! For just $5/month, you can support the show you love, and we'll send you some cool Points North goodies in return. Subscribe to the Points North Newsletter for more Great Lakes news. And follow us on Instagram.
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  Finding Hope at Rock Bottom 03.02.2026 13мин

  Rock hunting holds a special place in Joyce Fetrow’s heart. Years ago, she battled alcoholism that drove her to some dark places. Now, Joyce dedicates her life to helping others find recovery, and says rocks remind her of that journey and inspire her to keep on track with her sobriety. _______________________ If you enjoy this episode, please text it to a friend! Help us get Points North out to more ears... Join the Points North Fan Club today! For just $5/month, you can support the show you love, and we'll send you some cool Points North goodies in return. Subscribe to the Points North Newsletter for more Great Lakes news. And follow us on Instagram.
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  An Olympic Dream 21.01.2026 20мин

  When U.P. snowboarder Nick Baumgartner lost in a qualifying round at the 2022 Olympics, he broke down on national TV. It was his fourth Olympics, he’d never medaled, and he was 40 years old. He might not get another shot at a medal. But then he got some news. _______________________ If you enjoy this episode, please text it to a friend! Help us get Points North out to more ears... Join the Points North Fan Club today! For just $5/month, you can support the show you love, and we'll send you some cool Points North goodies in return. Subscribe to the Points North Newsletter for more Great Lakes news. And follow us on Instagram.
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  Going, Going, Gone 06.01.2026 20мин

  It’s auction day in Rogers City, Michigan. Along a county highway lined with pine trees, another family sawmill quietly peels itself off the map. _______________________ If you enjoy this episode, please text it to a friend! Help us get Points North out to more ears... Join the Points North Fan Club today! For just $5/month, you can support the show you love, and we'll send you some cool Points North goodies in return. Subscribe to the Points North Newsletter for more Great Lakes news. And follow us on Instagram.
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  Presenting Sidedoor: Finding Cleopatra 19.12.2025 27мин

  Edmonia Lewis, the first globally-recognized sculptor of African American and Native American descent, achieved critical acclaim for her masterpiece, “The Death of Cleopatra.” But over 100 years ago, it disappeared.  _______________________ If you enjoy this episode, please text it to a friend! Help us get Points North out to more ears... Join the Points North Fan Club today! For just $5/month, you can support the show you love, and we'll send you some cool Points North goodies in return. Subscribe to the Points North Newsletter for more Great Lakes news. And follow us on Instagram.
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  A Superior Gamble 05.12.2025 20мин

  Lake Superior can change in a heartbeat; one minute it’s calm ― the next it's raging into a wild storm. When people in the water get caught off-guard, first-responders have to balance being the hero and knowing when to call it quits. _______________________ If you enjoy this episode, please text it to a friend! Help us get Points North out to more ears... Join the Points North Fan Club today! For just $5/month, you can support the show you love, and we'll send you some cool Points North goodies in return. Subscribe to the Points North Newsletter for more Great Lakes news. And follow us on Instagram.
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  The Sunrise Guy 21.11.2025 18мин

  For almost seven years, Bugsy Sailor has been on a mission to watch every sunrise. But now, he wonders if the inspiration that started this project will also be the thing that ends it. _______________________ Join the Points North Fan Club today! For just $5/month, you can support the show you love, and we'll send you some cool Points North goodies in return. Subscribe to the Points North Newsletter for more Great Lakes news. And follow us on Instagram.