COVID-19 limiting Wisconsin hospital space, Researchers discover century-old mussels in Wisconsin, Why recyclables are up in value

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UW Hospital Covid unit in November 2020
Nurses and doctors at UW Hospital walk through a hallway Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020, in one of the hospital’s COVID-19 units, where patients are treated for the disease. Angela Major/WPR

We check in with a health official on Wisconsin’s hospital capacity. Then, a conservation biologist joins us with the discovery of 100-year-old mussels in the St. Croix River. Later, we learn more about the booming market for recyclables with a recycling specialist.

Featured in this Show

  • 100-year-old mussels discovered in northwest Wisconsin

    Researchers found mussels in the St. Croix River believed to be over a century old.

  • Recycling values are up around Wisconsin

    Recycling facilities around the state are seeing financial bumps from the high values of recyclable goods in the marketplace. We learn about why the numbers are up, and what benefits these facilities are seeing.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Lisie Kitchel Guest
  • Jennifer Semrau Guest

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