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WPR Northern Region to air DSSO shows all summer

WPR's Northenr Region to broadcast DSSO concert recordings on 91.3 FM (KUWS) and 88.5 FM (WSSU).

Broadcasts will be featured on KUWS and WSSU on Thursday evenings at 7 pm. Listen live on...Read more

Eliot Sweere and Jackie Fontaine selected for UWS Radio Scholarships

The UW Superior Foundation has two scholarships for individuals who are pursuing audio production careers. The recipients of this year’s scholarships have been announced. Eliot Sweere has received...Read more

May 8, 7th Congressional District Debate Northern Encore Broadcast

On Monday, May 4, WPR hosted a debate between the candidates for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District, Republican Tom Tiffany, Minocqua, and Democrat Tricia Zunker, Wausau.

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10th Annual Writers Read: Awakenings

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

Northern News

George Floyd Protests Continue Sunday Around Wisconsin

May 31, 2020 - 5:25pm

A few hundred protesters returned to State Street in downtown Madison on Sunday night, defying a curfew imposed by the city's mayor.

Marches and gatherings over the killing of George Floyd last week continued Sunday evening, with hundreds defying curfews in Madison and Milwaukee.

Violence Erupts In Madison After Demonstrators Gather Across Wisconsin Demanding Justice For George Floyd

May 30, 2020 - 12:25pm

Protesters separated from Madison police after demonstration in State Street.

Thousands gathered for demonstrations Saturday across Wisconsin, joining people taking to the streets nationwide to express outrage over the death of George Floyd in the Twin Cities. Violence broke out after the protest in Madison.

Natural Resources Board Maintains 10-Elk Harvest

May 27, 2020 - 11:45am

The state Natural Resources Board has decided not to limit the state's elk harvest this year.

Circuit Courts Mull Plans To Safely Resume In-Person Proceedings During Coronavirus Pandemic

May 27, 2020 - 10:30am

A gavel sits on a desk inside a courtroom

The Wisconsin Supreme Court is allowing circuit courts to resume jury trials and in-person hearings as long as they create plans to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. Some courts are beginning to hold proceedings while most will likely take time to get up and running.

Shows

Simply Superior

Simply Superior, May 22, 2020

Friday, May 22, 2020, 10:00am

Superior Businesses Eye Re-opening Amid Covid-19 Plus: Twin Ports Children’s Book Character Stars in New Netflix Series

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The Morning Show

Preview: 7th Congressional District Election

Wednesday, May 6, 2020, 8:00am

On May 12, voters across northern Wisconsin will elect a new representative to Congress. The candidates are Republican state Sen. Tom Tiffany and Democrat Tricia Zunker, the Wausau School Board president and a Ho-Chunk Supreme Court justice. We discuss the race with WPR’s rural communities reporter.

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Hear Me Out

10th Annual Writers Read: Awakenings

Tuesday, February 11, 2020, 7:00pm

Writers Read is produced by Northland College and broadcast in partnership with Wisconsin Public Radio. Each year, writers from the Twin Ports and northern Wisconsin write their best pieces surrounding a theme. This year’s theme is Awakenings. Writers read original works of fiction, nonfiction and poetry recently before a live audience at Northland College in Ashland.

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Route 51

Feb. 6, 7th Congressional District Republican Primary Debate

Republican Candidates Jason Church and Tom Tiffany

Thursday, February 6, 2020, 10:00am

Republican candidates Jason Church, Hudson, and Tom Tiffany, Minocqua, debate live on The Ideas Network. The debate is moderated by Shereen Siewert, host of WPR’s “Route 51,” and Robin Washington, host of Superior-based WPR talk show “Simply Superior.”

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Route 51

Jan. 30, 7th Congressional District Democratic Primary Debate

7th Congressional District Candidates Lawrence Dale and Tricia Zunker

Thursday, January 30, 2020, 10:00am

Democratic primary candidates Lawrence Dale, Eagle River, and Tricia Zunker, Wausau, debate live on The Ideas Network. The debate is moderated by Shereen Siewert, host of WPR’s “Route 51,” and Robin Washington, host of Superior-based WPR talk show “Simply Superior.”

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