Husky Refinery Rebuild, WI State Patrol Leader, Scientists Create Mini Sun

Air Date:
Heard On The Morning Show
Husky Energy sign
Danielle Kaeding/WPR

The leader of Wisconsin State Patrol talks diversity in law enforcement and the changing work of troopers. A reporter breaks down the $400 million plan to rebuild the Husky Energy oil refinery in Superior. Then, physicists hope to discover secrets of the universe through a tiny sun simulation.

Featured in this Show

  • Husky Refinery Rebuild Approved

    The DNR recently approved plans for Husky Energy to rebuild its oil refinery in Superior following an explosion last year. A WPR reporter explains what this $400 million project entails. Plus learn why some residents and tribal members are against the rebuild.

  • Why UW Scientists Built A Tiny Sun

    UW-Madison physicists built a device to mimic solar winds that affect orbiting satellites and create the northern lights. We talk with one researcher about the simulator and what secrets it may reveal about our universe.

  • Head Of State Patrol Seeks More Diversity In Agency

    Shortly after taking office, Gov. Tony Evers appointed Anthony Burrell as the new leader of Wisconsin State Patrol. Burrell joins the program to discuss how the agency is working to diversify its ranks. We also discuss how the work of troopers has evolved over his nearly 30-year career.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Courtney Everett Producer
  • Keegan Kyle Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Danielle Kaeding Guest
  • Cary Forest Guest
  • Anthony Burrell Guest