Duluth Asks EPA To Assess Chemical Used At Husky, Foreclosure Rates Down, Working Past Retirement Age

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The mayor of Superior joins us to talk about a new call for the EPA to review a toxic chemical used by Husky Energy. Then, we learn why Wisconsin foreclosure rates have hit a two decade low. Plus, an analyst helps us understand why more Americans are working past the age of 65.

Featured in this Show

  • EPA Asked To Review Chemical Following Husky Refinery Explosion

    It’s been more than a year since the Husky Refinery explosion rocked the community of Superior, Wisconsin. The Duluth City Council passed a resolution this week asking the EPA to evaluate a toxic chemical used by the facility. We talk with the mayor of Superior to learn what this means for the future of the refinery.

  • New Data Looks At Foreclosure Rates Across Wisconsin

    Wisconsin foreclosure rates are at a two decade low. We discuss the reasons behind the data and what it means for the local economy. We also talk about what it means when statewide rates are low, but community foreclosures are high.

  • Older Americans In The Workforce

    Research shows more Americans are working past the age of 65. With older Americans working past traditional retirement age, we speak with an analyst about their role in the workplace and the economy.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Courtney Everett Producer
  • Jana Rose Schleis Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Jim Paine Guest
  • Russ Kashian Guest
  • Abdur Chowdhury Guest

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