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La Crosse Distilling Co. Begins Offering Housemade Hand Sanitizer

In response to the spread of COVID-19 across the country and in our area, La Crosse Distilling Co. announced offering a new hand sanitizing product. All of their house spirits are distilled from a...Read more

New Host, New Time Slot For Long-Running “Newsmakers” Program

“Newsmakers,” Wisconsin Public Radio’s hour-long look at the issues, challenges and culture of southwestern Wisconsin, made the move to Fridays as of March 20. The move is part of a system-wide...Read more

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! Organizations with current and upcoming events are listed below:

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

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Newsmakers, March 27, 2020

La Crosse County Health Department Director Jen Rombalski and Mayo Clinic Health System of La Crosse Dr. Paul Molling speak at a news conference on Wednesday, March 20 announcing the first positive tests for COVID-19 in La Crosse County

Friday, March 27, 2020, 10:00am

COVID-19 Roundup- We talk with La Crosse County's health director about the local response to the worldwide pandemic, a doctor in a rural healthcare setting about preparedness, La Crosse's mayor about how the city is responding to COVID-19 and La Crosse County's clerk about election plans.

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Newsmakers, March 20, 2020

Drive-thru COVID-19 testing is being offered at Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Healthcare in La Crosse

Friday, March 20, 2020, 10:00am

Coulee Region Response To COVID-19; La Crosse Tribune Future-We talk about how the region is dealing with some elements of the COVID-19 pandemic and discuss the future of newspaper journalism.

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Coulee Region Response To COVID-19

Friday, March 20, 2020, 10:00am

Coulee Region Response To COVID-19- From a public health perspective to shutting down schools, find out more about how the Coulee Region is responding to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic.

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Newsmakers, March 12, 2020

Angie Smith, Debra Murray, Al Bliss and Mari Freiberg

Thursday, March 12, 2020, 10:00am

VOICE Program- Viterbo University has a three-year federal grant to educate 45 counseling students and the public about opioid addiction.

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Newsmakers, March 5, 2020

Gil Hoel, Julie Fraser, Judy Mixter and Tamara Dean

Thursday, March 5, 2020, 10:00am

Stories From The Flood- In this encore program, we feature this oral history project that attempts to help heal people who were victims of 2018 flooding in the Driftless Region.

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The Honey Pies in concert

April 17, 2020 - 7:00pm

The Honey Pies

June 12, 2020 - 6:00pm

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La Crosse Distilling Co. Begins Offering Housemade Hand Sanitizer

New Host, New Time Slot For Long-Running “Newsmakers” Program

Connect With Our Aging And Caregiver Resources

Join WPR In Supporting Our Community Arts And Cultural Partners

Newsmakers Highlights Hmong Youth Podcast

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