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Announcements

La Crosse's Pump House Announces ARTSPIRE 2020 Virtual Art Fair

The Pump House Regional Arts Center in La Crosse is excited to present Artspire 2020 Virtual Art Fair & Sale running through December 20! The...Read more

Visit Minnesota Marine Art Museum's "Landmarks" Exhibit

WPR is a proud sponsor of Minnesota Marine Art Museum's "Landmarks" exhibit by graphic designer and illustrator Mark Herman. The installation of fine art prints of Minnesota's favorite natural and...Read more

WPR’s “Wisconsin Life” Features Stories From The Southwest Region

"Wisconsin Life" producers travel the state in search of stories that celebrate what makes Wisconsin unique, with recent segments highlighting people and places of the southwest region.

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Connect With Our Aging And Caregiver Resources

One in six Wisconsin residents is 65 or older. By 2040, that's expected to grow to one in four. Not surprisingly, this growing segment of our population is creating new challenges for families,...Read more

Join WPR In Supporting Our Community Arts And Cultural Partners

WPR is proud to support our area's arts and cultural partners! While many area events have been canceled or postponed during the current pandemic, a number of online activities and virtual events...Read more

Newsmakers Highlights Hmong Youth Podcast

WPR is host to a new podcast produced by Hmong high school students from La Crosse and Holmen. Entitled “HmongBAEs,” the podcast covers issues such as racism, gender roles and historical trauma....Read more

Southwestern News

Well Sampling Completed In Southwestern Wisconsin Study, But Questions Remain About Contamination

September 16, 2020 - 8:00am

Researchers have completed the fourth and final round of private well sampling to determine sources of fecal contamination in wells that were previously flagged for issues as part of an ongoing groundwater study in southwestern Wisconsin.

As COVID-19 Changes Food Sales, Local Food Producers Work To Keep Up With Changing Demand

September 14, 2020 - 5:00am

bright red tomatoes line a table as a customer in a face mask leans across to grab a bag from a woman

Farmers market vendors around the state have seen sales decline by almost a third this summer, while community supported agriculture farmers and those selling online have seen demand skyrocket.

UW-La Crosse Suspends In-Person Classes For Next 2 Weeks

September 13, 2020 - 3:15pm

People walk by a sign that says "University of Wisconsin La Crosse"

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse has suspended in-person undergraduate instruction for two weeks, citing an increase of COVID-19 cases.

UW-La Crosse Offering Class On 'Human Rights Policing' To Local Law Enforcement

September 8, 2020 - 1:00pm

The online training will teach officers how to identify and apply human rights in everyday law enforcement scenarios.

Shows

Newsmakers

Newsmakers, September 18, 2020

Friday, September 18, 2020, 10:00am

Today on Newsmakers, we’re focusing on the 94 th State Assembly race ahead of the November 3 rd election. The incumbent is Democratic Representative Steve Doyle. He has two challengers this time around: Republican Kevin Hoyer and Independent Leroy Brown, II. Host Ezra Wall talks in-depth with all three candidates.

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Newsmakers, September 11, 2020

Friday, September 11, 2020, 10:00am

This week on Newsmakers, we hear WPR host Dean Kallenbach from Eau Claire's "The West Side" welcome incumbent Treig Pronschinske, R – Mondovi, and Amanda WhiteEagle , D – Black River Falls. The 92nd District includes most of Buffalo, Trempealeau and Jackson Counties, representing the cities of Black River Falls, Arcadia, Mondovi, Whitehall, Galesville, Independence, Blair, Buffalo City, Fountain City, and Alma. Villages within the 92 nd District include Trempealeau, Strom, Eleva, Merrillan, Ettrick, Melrose, Taylor, Hixton, Cochrane, Pigeon Falls, and Nelson.

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Newsmakers, September 4, 2020

Friday, September 4, 2020, 10:00am

Our 2020 election coverage continues this week with a look at the race for Wisconsin’s 24 th State Senate District. The incumbent is Republican Sen. Patrick Testin of Stevens Point. He is challenged by the Democratic candidate, Paul Piotrowski, also of Stevens Point.

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Newsmakers, August 28, 2020

Friday, August 28, 2020, 10:00am

This week on Newsmakers we’re harnessing the power of the sun! Listen to learn more about efforts underway to bring more solar power to our listening area, learn more about how sustainability is affecting workforce training, and find out more about a student-led effort to bring solar power to the campuses of La Crosse public schools.

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Newsmakers, August 21, 2020

Friday, August 21, 2020, 10:00am

This week on Newsmakers, it’s all about the 2020 Census. First we hear from a Census spokesperson who offers a statewide perspective on how the count is going across Wisconsin. Then, an official with the City of La Crosse talks about his community’s Complete Count Committee. And we learn more about the perspective of someone working to make sure more of La Crosse’s Hmong residents respond to this year’s Census.

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