Michigan is the only state in the country with two distinct peninsulas. How did it come to be this way? We share an episode of the Points North podcast that digs into the history of our states boundary lines. They story of our peninsula "up north" actually begins with a boundary dispute down south - in Ohio.
Find a transcript of the episode here
Check out more episodes of Points North from Interlochen Public Radio

GUESTS:

Ryan Schnurr, producer, assistant professor in the Department of Humanities and Communication at Trine University
Ted Long, author, local historian, and storyteller based in Toledo, OH
Marty Herschock, professor of history at the University of Michigan-Dearborn

Cover photo from: AlgerCounty.gov

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Michigan is the only state in the country with two distinct peninsulas. How did it come to be this way? We share <a href="https://www.interlochenpublicradio.org/podcast/points-north/2025-08-29/pushing-the-boundary">an episode of the Points North podcast</a> that digs into the history of our states boundary lines. They story of our peninsula "up north" actually begins with a boundary dispute down south - in Ohio.
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<li><a href="https://www.interlochenpublicradio.org/podcast/points-north/2025-08-29/pushing-the-boundary">Find a transcript of the episode here</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.interlochenpublicradio.org/points-north-1">Check out more episodes of Points North</a> from Interlochen Public Radio</li>
</ul>
GUESTS: 
<ul>
<li>Ryan Schnurr, producer, assistant professor in the Department of Humanities and Communication at Trine University</li>
<li>Ted Long, author, local historian, and storyteller based in Toledo, OH</li>
<li>Marty Herschock, professor of history at the University of Michigan-Dearborn</li>
</ul>
Cover photo from: <a href="https://algercounty.gov/">AlgerCounty.gov</a>
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</li>
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Call us: 734-764-7840
</li>
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Email us: onhand@michiganpublic.org
</li>
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If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work:&nbsp;<a href="http://michiganpublic.org/podfund">michiganpublic.org/podfund</a>

Ever wondered why we call ourselves “Michiganders”? Or why we say “pop” instead of “soda”? Or, seriously, how many people need to be rescued from Sleeping Bear Dunes every year? That’s why we’re bringing you a new podcast - On Hand - to answer all your questions about what makes our state so special.

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If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work: michiganpublic.org/podfund

Ever wondered why we call ourselves &ldquo;Michiganders&rdquo;? Or why we say &ldquo;pop&rdquo; instead of &ldquo;soda&rdquo;? Or, seriously, how many people need to be rescued from Sleeping Bear Dunes every year? That&rsquo;s why we&rsquo;re bringing you a new podcast - On Hand - to answer all your questions about what makes our state so special.
To share a story or submit your questions, head to <a href="https://www.michiganpublic.org/podcast/on-hand">michiganpublic.org/onhand</a>
If you like what you hear on the pod, consider <a href="https://michiganpublic.org/podfund">supporting our work</a>: michiganpublic.org/podfund