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International Joint Commission Listening Sessions In Ashland

Wisconsin Public Radio recorded presentations as part of a listening session held on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019, by the International Joint Commission at Northland College in Ashland. To hear...Read more

Hear Me Out Talks Broadband, Domestic Violence

Bayfield Democrat Representative Beth Meyers talked about the governor’s proposal to invest $78 million to expand broadband in the state. Lawmakers from both parties agree more investment is needed, but some republicans are worried about the governor’s plan to pay for it. We heard from Spring Green republican Howard Marklein.Read more

9th Annual Writers Read To Air This February

Around 20 writers read their original works of fiction, nonfiction and poetry as part of the 9th annual “Writers Read” event at Northland College in Ashland on Friday, Jan. 25. The readings will be featured in an upcoming special broadcast in place of Hear Me Out on Friday, Feb. 15, and Friday Feb. 22, at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Wisconsin Public Radio stations. Read more

Public hearing on Husky Energy refinery explosion and fires

Audio Of Chemical Safety Board Hearing On Husky

After calls from Minnesota and Wisconsin lawmakers this fall for a public hearing on the Husky Energy fires and explosion, the U.S. Chemical Safety Board held a meeting in Superior to hear from concerned citizens and update the public on the agency's investigation.Read more

Special Election Coverage On WPR

On Monday, Nov. 5, we bring you an interview with a third party candidate running for the 7th Congressional District race in northern Wisconsin. Ken Driessen is a direct participatory democracy candidate who is vying for the 7th District seat along with democrat Margaret Engebretson and republican Congressman Sean Duffy. Plus, Jeff Fahl, R-Phillips, talks about why he’s running against incumbent democrat State Rep. Beth Meyers of Bayfield in the 74th Assembly District race.Read more

7th Congressional District Debate

U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy, R-Weston, faced off against Democratic challenger and Polk County attorney Margaret Engebretson before a crowd of roughly 200 on Thursday, Nov. 1, at Lakeland Union High School in Minocqua.Read more

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Wisconsin Weekend: Door County Fall Lighthouse Festival

Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal North Pierhead Light

Friday, October 11, 2019, 6:30am

Door County has one of the highest concentrations of lighthouses for any county across the U.S., and now visitors can see all 11 of them by foot or boat at the Door County Maritime Museum’s Fall Lighthouse Festival. We look at the history behind these shining beacons and where we can see them.

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Wisconsin Weekend: Door County Fall Lighthouse Festival

Friday, October 11, 2019, 6:30am

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Automated Kiosks Conduct Breathalyzer Tests Throughout Wisconsin

Thursday, October 10, 2019, 6:30am

At least eight counties are using automated kiosks to conduct Breathalyzer tests for those needing a court-mandated alcohol screening. We learn about how the kiosks work, who monitors the test results, and how this technology affects law enforcement.

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Automated Kiosks Conduct Breathalyzer Tests Throughout Wisconsin

Thursday, October 10, 2019, 6:30am

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Project To Monitor Muskies' Age, Growth

Adult muskellunge surveyed as part of the muskellunge age and growth study

Monday, October 7, 2019, 4:20pm

A multiyear project to monitor Wisconsin's muskie population is looking for help from anglers and citizen scientists. We find out what data they are collecting on Wisconsin's state fish.

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