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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

UW-Superior Buys Facility For Ballast Water Treatment Research

May 21, 2019 - 5:30am

The University of Wisconsin-Superior bought a facility from a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit to conduct large-scale testing of ballast water treatment systems. It’s the only land-based facility on the Great Lakes that tests whether treatment technologies successfully prevent the spread of invasive species through ships’ ballast water.

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Hear Me Out, May 24, 2019

Friday, May 24, 2019, 10:00am

Forever Ace: The Richard Bong Story is a nationally-recognized Wisconsin Public Radio documentary about Poplar, Wisconsin native and World War II "Ace of Aces" Richard Bong.

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Hear Me Out, May 17, 2019

Friday, May 17, 2019, 10:00am

Happy 153rd Birthday, Erik Satie! Yes, it's an odd-numbered year, but one that the eccentric and influential French composer would appreciate.

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Hear Me Out, May 10, 2019

Friday, May 10, 2019, 10:00am

Guests discuss future options for the I-35/535 interchange – a major gateway from Superior to Duluth, as well as one of the top accident locations in the area.

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Hear Me Out, May 3, 2019

Wednesday, May 8, 2019, 10:00am

Guests preview the Twin Ports’ Homegrown Music Festival featuring local musical talent.

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Hear Me Out, April 26, 2019

Friday, April 26, 2019, 10:00am

In the next hour, host Robin Washington offers a primer on recycling with Jamie Harvie of Bag It Duluth and Susan Collins of the Container Recycling Institute.

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Hear Me Out Talks Broadband, Domestic Violence

9th Annual Writers Read To Air This February

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Special Election Coverage On WPR

7th Congressional District Debate

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