Newsmakers, June 23, 2011

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In the first part of this program, we hear from proponents and opponents to a proposed power line expansion project across western Wisconsin. In recognition of Dairy Month, we talk with former Crawford County farmer Ed Janus about his recent book Creating Dairyland.

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  • Proposed Power Lines Across Western Wisconsin

    In the first part of this program, we hear from proponents and opponents to a proposed power line expansion project across western Wisconsin. You can view an interactive map of American Transmission Company’s Badger-Coulee Transmission Line’s potential routes. PLUS: Listen to extended audio from SOUL of the Kickapoo’s Badger-Coulee Transmission Line alternative open house in Cashton on June 22, 2011. It begins with Wisconsin real estate appraiser Keith Kielisch answering audience member’s questions about power line affects on property values; listen here.

  • New Book About State's Dairy Farms

    In recognition of Dairy Month, we talk with former Crawford County farmer Ed Janus about his recent book Creating Dairyland. Janus explores the history and development of dairy farming in Wisconsin.