Podcast
Cup of Traverse City
Hosted by Mike Dell · EN
Grab your cup of Coffee and start your weekday with a quick, fresh take on life Up North.
Cup of Traverse City is a five-minute morning update from Mike Dell, host of Mike Dell’s World. Each weekday, Mike shares what’s happening around Traverse City and Northern Michigan—from local events and weather quirks to small-town stories, aviation snippets, and whatever else is brewing that day.
It’s casual. It’s local. It’s Up North in a cup.
Perfect for your morning drive, dog walk, or first sip of coffee.
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COTC - 1 Jun 2026 - Central Grade School
3w ago00:05:39Tap to summarizeHistoric Central Grade School Opens Its Doors Before Major Renovation Project• TCAPS invited community members, alumni, and families to tour Central Grade School before construction begins on a major renovation project. • Central Grade is the oldest neighborhood school in the district, with roots dating back to 1874. The current building was constructed in 1935 after the original school was lost to fire. • Renovation plans focus on modernizing the building while preserving key historic features, including Lars Auditorium, historic tile work, and the building’s exterior character. • The project will bring the building up to modern accessibility and safety standards while restoring some original features, including relocating the library back to its historic first-floor location. • School leaders say the goal is to honor generations of Traverse City families while preparing the building for future students. https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/central-grade-school-invites-community-to-tour-historic-building-before-renovations-beginWeather:TodaySunny, with a high near 80. Light and variable wind becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.TonightClear, with a low around 46. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light north in the evening.TuesdaySunny, with a high near 77. Light north wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
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COTC 23 May 2026 - South Airport Future and Flooding
4w ago00:06:45Tap to summarizeBoardman River Flooding and South Airport Road Floodinghttps://www.traverseticker.com/news/road-commission-eyes-future-of-south-airport-road/TodaySunny, with a high near 85. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.TonightIncreasing clouds, with a low around 53. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.WednesdayPartly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 77. Light north wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
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COTC Restarting Daily Next Tuesday!
May 2100:01:14Tap to summarizeAfter a month off, I'm back. Restarting daily episodes on Tuesday the 26th of May. See ya then!
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COTC - 20 Apr 2026 - Startup Week returning to Traverse City
Apr 2000:03:41Tap to summarizeNorthern Michigan Startup Week returning to Traverse City• Week-long event will bring together entrepreneurs, small business owners, and remote workers from across the region • Events include workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities hosted at multiple locations around Traverse City • Organizers say the goal is to support local innovation and strengthen the region’s growing startup and small business communitySource 9&10 News https://www.9and10news.com/2026/04/06/northern-michigan-startup-week-returns-to-traverse-city/Weather – Traverse City (Next 36 Hours)TodaySunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.TonightIncreasing clouds, with a low around 36. South wind 5 to 10 mph.TuesdayPartly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
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COTC - 17 Apr 2026 - Beitner Road Closed For Months
Apr 1700:06:10Tap to summarizeBeitner Road Closed For Months As Flooding Recovery Continues• Beitner Road in Grand Traverse County is expected to remain closed for up to six months due to severe washouts from recent flooding• South Airport Road could reopen within about a week, depending on continued cleanup and water levels• County officials say multiple roads, culverts, and drainage systems were heavily damaged, with repairs expected to take weeks to monthsSourceTraverse Tickerhttps://www.traverseticker.com/news/beitner-likely-out-six-months-south-airport-up-to-a-week-more-flooding-updates/Weather – Traverse City (Next 36 Hours)TODAYWidespread fog before 10am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 73. Light southwest wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.TonightA slight chance of rain and thunderstorms, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm after 11pm. Low around 43. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.SaturdayRain showers before noon, then scattered rain and snow showers between noon and 5pm, then scattered snow showers after 5pm. Temperature falling to around 39 by 11am. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.Saturday Night
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Apr 1500:04:41Tap to summarizeHappy Tax day!More flood related news this morning. TCAPS Closed... From The Grand Traverse Sheriff's office: Heads up for your morning commute! Things got even uglier last night. The bridge at Beitner Park failed. Beitner Road is no longer passable. The Grand Traverse County Road Commission has put barricades up at Chums Corners and at Keystone and River Rd. Additionally, things didn't get any better for S. Airport Rd last night. It will remain closed at Park Rd and Cass Rd.Another reminder of the two major construction projects that just recently started in Interlochen and 31N/3 Mile. Please please slow down and be patient.Weather:TodayA slight chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers after 2pm. Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.TonightA chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%.ThursdayA 50 percent chance of showers. Patchy fog before 1pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.
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COTC - 14 Apr 2026 - Flood Warning
Apr 1400:06:31Tap to summarizeFLOOD WARNING until 2pm 15 Apr 2026 - From the NWSFlooding impacts Grand Traverse County with more rain on the way• Heavy rainfall has led to flooding across parts of Grand Traverse County, including water over roads and in low-lying areas• Local officials are monitoring conditions and urging drivers to avoid flooded roads and use caution• More rain is expected, which could worsen conditions and extend impacts into surrounding countiesSourceTraverse Tickerhttps://www.traverseticker.com/news/flooding-impacts-gt-county-beyond-with-more-rain-on-way/⸻Weather – Traverse City (Next 36 Hours)TodayPatchy fog before noon. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 65. West wind around 5 mph.TonightScattered showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.WednesdayA chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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COTC - 10 Apr 2026 - Summer road construction
Apr 1000:09:56Tap to summarizeSummer road construction meets peak tourism season• Road construction projects are ramping up across Northern Michigan just as spring travel begins to pick up• MDOT and local agencies say drivers should expect lane closures, detours, and slower traffic on key routes• Officials are encouraging residents and visitors to plan ahead and allow extra time, especially heading into summerSourceshttps://mdotjboss.state.mi.us/MiDrive/map?reset=truehttps://www.michigan.gov/mdot/news-outreach/pressreleases/2026/04/01/us-31-rebuilding-detour-near-interlochen-could-begin-as-early-as-april-7https://www.9and10news.com/2026/04/02/mdot-to-begin-325-million-us-31-rebuild-early-near-interlochen/⸻Weather – Traverse City (Next 36 Hours)TodayA 20 percent chance of rain before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Light and variable wind becoming north 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.TonightMostly clear, with a low around 29. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.SaturdaySunny, with a high near 54. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
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COTC - 9 Apr 2026 - 3 Mile Road Detour
Apr 900:05:36Tap to summarizeThree Mile Road Construction Set to Begin in East Bay Township• East Bay Township is moving ahead with a major reconstruction project on Three Mile Road, expected to impact traffic this season• The work will include road improvements and infrastructure upgrades, with detours planned during key phases• Officials say the project is part of a long-term effort to improve safety and traffic flow along this busy corridorSourceTraverse Ticker – https://www.traverseticker.com/news/east-bay-updates-three-mile-work-planned-skegemog-raptor-center-approved-data-center-rules-eyed/TodaySunny, with a steady temperature around 46. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.TonightA chance of rain after 1am, mixing with snow after 3am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 36. West wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.FridayA chance of rain and snow before 8am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 44. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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COTC - 8 Apr 2026 - Hagerty returning to in-office work
Apr 800:05:10Tap to summarizeHagerty bringing workers back downtown Traverse City• Hagerty is bringing hundreds of employees back into its downtown Traverse City offices• Local restaurants, shops, and cafes are expecting increased foot traffic heading into spring• Business owners say the return of office workers could help stabilize downtown activity after slower winter monthsSourceInterlochen Public Radiohttps://www.interlochenpublicradio.org/ipr-news/2026-04-08/hagerty-brings-hundreds-of-workers-back-downtown-traverse-city-businesses-are-hoping-for-a-boostWeather – Traverse City (Next 36 Hours)
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