On this weekend’s Behind the Mitten with Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez, we visit Alpena, Michigan.

This episode aired on radio stations across the state on Feb. 24-25, 2018.

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Segment 1: We learn more about the area from Mary Beth Stutzman of Alpena: Sanctuary of the Great Lakes. http://www.visitalpena.com/

Segment 2 (Listen at 10:42): Zach Irving is bringing film and Podcasts to area with Michigan Micro Adventures.
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Segment 3 (Listen at 20:15): Local music is rocking in Alpena! We interview Chris Crown of Chris Crown and the Get Down Band.
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Segment 4 (Listen 30:46): Tommy Doud of Thunder Bay Trails Association, plus Blake of Austin Brothers Beer Company stops by for Beer of the Week, "Murk Twain," a NE-style IPA.
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