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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

Northern News

USFWS Will Review Federal Protections For Lake Sturgeon

August 14, 2019 - 2:45pm

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said Wednesday it will review whether lake sturgeon should be listed as a federally threatened or endangered species.

Ironwood Puts Out Water Advisory For Michigan, Wisconsin Residents

August 9, 2019 - 4:45pm

A Michigan city bordering Wisconsin says samples collected from drinking water wells have found high levels of manganese.

Sen. Tammy Baldwin Tours Ballast Water Research Facility In Superior

August 9, 2019 - 3:55pm

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin visited northern Wisconsin this week to tour work aimed at reducing the spread of invasive species on the Great Lakes.

Wisconsin DNR Expanding Programs Aimed At Reducing Spread Of CWD

August 8, 2019 - 5:55am

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is expanding programs aimed at reducing the spread of chronic wasting disease. The agency announced it will offer cost-sharing to those who are willing to offer Adopt-a-Kiosk and Adopt-a-Dumpster programs across the state.

Shows

Central Time

9XM Players Prove 'There's Always A Woman'

There's Always A Woman radio drama poster

Thursday, August 22, 2019, 3:30pm

WIsconsin Public Radio's 9XM Players bring the 1930s screwball mystery "There's Always a Woman" to the stage in Minocqua and Oshkosh. We talk about why these plays still have such...

Central Time

9XM Players Prove 'There's Always A Woman'

Thursday, August 22, 2019, 3:30pm

WIsconsin Public Radio's 9XM Players bring the 1930s screwball mystery "There's Always a Woman" to the stage in Minocqua and Oshkosh. We talk about why these plays still have such...

Hear Me Out

Hear Me Out, July 12, 2019

Friday, July 12, 2019, 10:00am

Part 2 of our look at the ITVFest, now known as the Catalyst Content Festival, which moved to Duluth last year after two previous homes in Vermont following its 2006 founding in LA.

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Hear Me Out, July 5, 2019

Friday, July 5, 2019, 8:50am

Host Robin Washington provides a look into the Catalyst Content Festival, formerly known as ITV Fest. The festival's executive director, Phil Gilpin, Jr., answers questions about the state of the festival's finances. The event is coming to Duluth, and it's considered a draw for budding TV producers who want to exhibit their work and possibly pick up a contract with HBO or Netflix.

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Hear Me Out, June 28, 2019

Friday, June 28, 2019, 10:00am

Planners discuss the Rainbow Gathering, July 1-7, as some 5,000 back-to-nature enthusiasts are descending on the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest near Iron River for a week seeking peace and harmony. It's the first time in four decades the group will meet in Wisconsin.

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