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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

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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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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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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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Simply Superior, December 20th, 2019

Friday, December 20, 2019, 10:00am

Simply Superior highlights music of the season from Christian and Jewish traditions.

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Simply Superior, December 13th, 2019

Friday, December 13, 2019, 10:00am

Konnie LeMay of Lake Superior Magazine and Paul Lundgren of Perfect Duluth Day join "Simply Superior" host Robin Washington to dish about outdoor and entertainment activities laced with politics and Twin Ports peculiarities. One topic: Will the ice caves make an appearance this year? Hear their predictions on this week’s program. Also on this week’s show, Jacey Dean talks about creating the TV pilot “A Dealership Christmas” right here in the Twin Ports.

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