© 2025 Michigan State University Board of Trustees
Public Media from Michigan State University
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

Hats off to Michigan-made Stormy Kromers

Courtesy of Stormy Kromer

While many of us are enjoying summer after this year’s long and harsh winter, others are using the season to prepare for the coming cold.In the U.P., Ironwood, Michigan workers are relentlessly stitching a winter cap called the Stormy Kromer. Currents State’s Emanuele Berry speaks with Stormy Kromer CEO Bob Jacquart about the heritage behind the hat.

Related Content
Together we’ve already reduced WKAR’s $1.6 million budget gap created by the loss of federal funding. With your sustaining support we can close the remaining $500,000 gap and keep trusted public media strong for mid-Michigan. The best way to support WKAR is to become a sustainer. Already a sustainer? Please consider upgrading your current monthly gift.