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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

Hear Me Out Talks Farm Policy & Rural America

John Adams and Mary Dougherty with the Wisconsin Farmers Union chapter in Ashland and Bayfield Counties talk about why they formed the group, as well as farm policy and issues facing rural America from water protection to farmers' economic survival. Read more

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Hear Me Out, March 8, 2019

Friday, March 8, 2019, 10:00am

This week, Acting Interior Secretary David Bernhardt announced plans to lift protections for the gray wolf across the continental U.S. Some farmers and lawmakers are celebrating the proposal, which would return management to the states and tribes. But, animal protection groups and tribes say the wolf still hasn’t recovered.

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Hear Me Out, March 1, 2019

Friday, March 1, 2019, 10:00am

Governor Tony Evers unveiled his plans for the next two-year state budget last night. And, Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes stopped at Lac Courte Oreilles Community College this week to announce what the budget holds for Wisconsin tribes. In this hour, we’ll hear what the Lt. Governor and tribal officials had to say at the event on Tuesday, including plans for a youth treatment center.

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Joining Forces To Tackle Affordable Housing Shortages In Rural Wisconsin

Monday, February 25, 2019, 3:45pm

A number of communities in northwestern Wisconsin are joining forces to address their affordable housing shortages. We talk to the head of a local economic development organization about the area's housing needs, and what he thinks the partnership will be able to accomplish.

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Joining Forces To Tackle Affordable Housing Shortages In Rural Wisconsin

Monday, February 25, 2019, 3:45pm

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Writers Read, February 22, 2019

Friday, February 22, 2019, 10:00am

In this hour, we’re featuring original works of fiction, nonfiction and poetry from writers across the region. Their work is part of the 9th annual “Writers Read” event.

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Hear Me Out Talks Broadband, Domestic Violence

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Special Election Coverage On WPR

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