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Listen to Award-winning Variety Show on the Radio!

WPR is again pleased to sponsor western Wisconsin's Big River Radio Wave, back for another season in 2017! This award-winning seasonal variety show features regional musicians,...Read more

Commonweal Theater Presents "Elephant Man"

WPR is pleased to sponsor the Commonweal Theater's production of "Elephant Man," on stage through September 2 in scenic Lanesboro, Minnesota!

The story takes place in 19th-...Read more

"Says You!" La Crosse Live Show Enjoyed by Hundreds

As part of the ongoing celebration of WPR's centennial, the cast and crew of popular public...Read more

Newsmakers' Aging Series Receives State Honors

We’re pleased to announce that WPR’s weekly regional news and current affairs show – Newsmakers – has received a Wisconsin Broadcasters Association (WBA) Award for Excellence for its 2016...Read more

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Newsmakers

Newsmakers, June 22, 2017

Thursday, June 22, 2017, 10:00am

The Condition of Dams- We explore the state of the lock and dam system on the upper Mississippi River and inland dams in Wisconsin as part of our monthly series on infrastructure.

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Newsmakers, June 15, 2017

Thursday, June 15, 2017, 10:00am

WisCorps - Learn more about the non-profit organization that gives work experience to teens and young adults through conservation and environmental projects. This summer, the La Crosse-based program is offering its first all-inclusive crew of people with a variety of abilities.

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Newsmakers

Newsmakers, June 1, 2017

Thursday, June 1, 2017, 10:00am

Summer Mississippi River Day Trips- Summer is a great time to take a day, go for a drive and have some fun. We feature three museums that are an easy trip from southwestern Wisconsin and are all related to the Mississippi River.

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Newsmakers

Newsmakers, May 25, 2017

Thursday, May 25, 2017, 10:00am

Mississippi River Floodplain Forest Restoration- We learn more about efforts to improve floodplain forests as part of the upper Mississippi River ecosystem.

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Newsmakers

Newsmakers, May 18, 2017

Thursday, May 18, 2017, 10:00am

Rural Broadband Challenges- We talk about the work that's been going on to bring the internet to everyone in rural Lafayette County in southwestern Wisconsin and some of the other challenges to bringing broadband to rural Wisconsin.

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Newsmakers' Aging Series Receives State Honors

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Kmart Closing 3 More Stores In Wisconsin

Judge Rules Wisconsin Ban On Selling Homemade Baked Goods Is Unconstitutional

By Serving Antibiotic-Free Meat, Wisconsin Hospitals Try To Keep Superbugs At Bay

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