Struggling Rural Vets, Wisconsin’s Paper Mills

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Verso paper mill in Wisconsin Rapids
No vapor rises from the smokestacks of the Verso paper mill in Wisconsin Rapids. The company stopped production at the mill at the end of July, laying off hundreds of workers. Rob Mentzer/WPR

We talk with a veterinarian about the challenges they’re facing working in rural communities. Then, we get an update on the status of the state’s paper industry.

Featured in this Show

  • Exploring Growth Markets For Paper Producers

    After the sale of a closed Verso Corp. paper mill in Duluth, Minnesota, we examine the current status of Wisconsin’s paper industry and trends among manufacturers.

  • The Challenges Of Rural Veterinarians In A Pandemic Pet Boom

    Small rural veterinary practices are dealing with acute challenges like staff retention and young veterinarians carrying a lot of student loan debt. We talk with a mixed practice veterinarian about the difficulties rural vets face amid a pandemic pet boom.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • L. Malik Anderson Producer
  • Angelo Bautista Producer
  • Steven Potter Technical Director
  • Paul Fowler Guest
  • Megan Riccardi Guest

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