Sleeping Bear Inn celebrates a year after being refurbished

By Shelley Irwin

Published August 1, 2025 at 10:59 AM EDT

We talk with Maggie Kato about this inn on the Lakeshore.

Sleeping Bear Inn celebrates a year after being refurbished by proprietor Maggie and Jeff Kato. We talk with Maggie about this inn on the Lakeshore attracting visitors from all over the country. Glen Haven is the place to be, so near to the dunes.

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Shelley Irwin

Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.

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