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Create Portage County Levitt Amp Series, Through Sept. 10

Wisconsin public radio is proud to sponsor Create Portage County’s 2020 Levitt Amp Series, which celebrates the community-building power of live music. This year’s concerts feature up-and-coming...Read more

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Mask Violation Reporting Form Stirs Debate On Mandate Enforcement

August 10, 2020 - 5:00am

An online form inviting the public to submit violations of Wisconsin’s mask mandate has prompted complaints in Clark County. It's part of a larger set of questions around how — and whether — the statewide mandate should be enforced.

Immigrant Doctors Fight To Contribute To US COVID-19 Response

August 5, 2020 - 6:05am

COVID-19 wing of hospital in Houston, Texas

Nearly 20 percent of Wisconsin's doctors are immigrants. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, visa rules limit how they can respond — and put their families at risk of deportation if they die from the disease.

After Record-Setting COVID-19 Cases In July, More Wisconsin Schools Opt For Virtual Learning

August 5, 2020 - 5:45am

Keith Bucks works at home remotely during an online class assignment from his first grade class

Since the Department of Public Instruction released its 87-page guidance document for schools drafting COVID-19 reopening plans, most districts have come up with several options for the start of the school year, ranging from entirely in-person to all-virtual.

Wausau Schools Will Start With Virtual Classes As Districts Around State Face Hard Choices

July 28, 2020 - 7:15am

Students in the Wausau School District will start the school year with all-virtual schooling. It's the first district outside of the state's largest metro areas to forgo in-person classes in the fall due to COVID-19.

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Aug. 14, COVID-Friendly Travel

Friday, August 14, 2020, 10:00am

Shereen Siewert welcomes Travel Wisconsin Secretary Designee Sara Meany to the show to talk about the best parks, camping, waterfalls, road trips and other safer options for enjoying the waning days of summer during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Addressing Rural Food Deserts With Very Small, Local Agriculture Projects

Wednesday, August 5, 2020, 3:00pm

Rural residents can lack access to healthy, affordable food, even when they are surrounded by agriculture. An Appleton-based organization is bringing extremely small-scale farming projects to the places and people...

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July 24, Country Music (Encore Broadcast)

Friday, July 24, 2020, 10:00am

Shereen Siewert welcomes musicians Art Stevenson and Jerry Schmitt along with 106.5 WYTE radio morning show host Larry “Big Red” Wnorowski for an exploration of country music, from its earliest roots to its enduring popularity.

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July 17, COVID-19 And Schools

Friday, July 17, 2020, 10:00am

Shereen Siewert welcomes D.C. Everest School District Superintendent Kristine Gilmore, Weston, and Chequamegon School District Administrator Mark Weddig, Park Falls, for a discussion on plans to reopen schools in the fall while keeping teachers, staff, students and parents healthy.

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