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DuMA Biennial June 26 - October 31, 2021

Experience Dubuque Museum Of Art's 2021 Biennial Exhibition

Visit the Dubuque Museum of Art’s 9th annual DuMA Biennial, on view through Oct. 31. The juried exhibition features artists within a 200 mile-radius of Dubuque working in a wide variety of mediums...Read more

Morel Mushrooms found in Richland County, Wisconsin

Hear UW-La Crosse Mushroom Expert On The Larry Meiller Show

As morel mushrooms have begun popping up all around us, listen to UW La Crosse Professor of Biology Thomas Volk talk mushrooms 101 on "The Larry Meiller Show." Volk is a world-renowned expert on...Read more

La Crosse, Hmong, Folklore, Author, Bao Xiong

Explore La Crosse Author’s Hmong Folk Tale Reimagined

Learn about La Crosse author Bao Xiong’s reimagining of a traditional Hmong folk tale as she discusses her new book “Folklore” on WPR’s “Wisconsin Life.” The original story of characters’ Xai and...Read more

Blues and gospel vocalist Annie Mack of Rochester, Minn. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Join WPR In Supporting Community Arts And Cultural Events

WPR is proud to support our area's arts and cultural organizations! Organizations with current and upcoming events are listed below:

Newsmakers Highlights Hmong Youth Podcast

WPR is host to a 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. The...Read more

Southwestern News

Wisconsinites Struggling With Long-Haul COVID-19 See Hope In New Disability Guidelines

August 3, 2021 - 6:05am

The Biden administration says some long-lasting COVID-19 symptoms can be considered a disability under federal law. That's welcome news to Wisconsinites who have been dealing with symptoms for months.

La Crosse Official Says Incomplete Hate Crimes Law Prevent Prosecution Of Attack On Transgender Teen

August 2, 2021 - 6:15am

Gay pride flag over Wisconsin capitol building

LGBTQ advocacy groups say a change to state hate crime laws and increased public awareness is needed to protect individuals against violence based on their gender identity or expression.

'We Didn't Know': French Island Residents Struggle With Lack Of Clear Solutions For PFAS Contamination

August 2, 2021 - 5:30am

A man dumps a clear plastic bag of ice into a white box in a kitchen.

Local officials say a lack of funding and the need for more data on the extent of PFAS contamination on French Island are the biggest hurdles to reaching a permanent source of clean water.

State Regulators Reject Claims That Their Review Of A Controversial Transmission Line Was Tainted

July 30, 2021 - 5:50am

ATC Cardinal-Hickory Creek Transmission Line

State regulators are denying they were biased in their decision to approve a controversial transmission line nearly two years ago. Members of the Public Service Commission are defending their review of the Cardinal-Hickory Creek transmission line as the project’s owners are asking them to revoke that decision and file a new application.

Shows

Newsmakers

Newsmakers, July 30, 2021

Madison Police Department officers work on crisis management training

Friday, July 30, 2021, 10:00am

Today on “Newsmakers,” we discuss a new crisis response program collaboration between the La Crosse Police Dept and La Crosse County. Our guests include representatives from both organizations, including the police chief and crisis response professionals from the county human services dept. We then hear about an upcoming racial justice workshop from the African American Mutual Assistance Network based in La Crosse.

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Newsmakers

Newsmakers, July 23, 2021

Friday, July 23, 2021, 10:00am

This week on "Newsmakers,” we’re oiling up the chains and pumping up the tires for this year’s Ride Across Wisconsin. We talk to the folks from Wisconsin Bike Fed about their work and about the 200+ mile ride from La Crosse to Green Bay. Then we discuss local bicycle advocacy with Matthew Christen from La Crosse’s Wrench & Roll Collective.

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Newsmakers

Newsmakers, July 16, 2021

Friday, July 16, 2021, 10:00am

On "Newsmakers", we’re hearing about the important role Hmong farmers play in our local community. We’ll talk to Bao Xiong about her work with For Independent Hmong Farmers Corporation and her limited series video podcast, “Cooking with Bao.” Then, stay tuned for a conversation all about the power of storytelling and some information about the La Crosse Storytelling Festival.

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Newsmakers, July 9, 2021

Friday, July 9, 2021, 10:00am

This week on "Newsmakers" we’re talking about housing. Houses for sale are being snapped up as quickly as they come on the market, with many going for more than the asking price. Rentals are hard to come by, too, in many cases. Listen as Ezra Wall talks with professionals from real estate and property management, as well as advocates who work on behalf of tenants in the Coulee Region.

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Newsmakers

Newsmakers, July 2, 2021

Rep. Joan Ballweg addresses reporters at a press conference

Friday, July 2, 2021, 10:00am

Today on “Newsmakers,” we discuss the difficulties related to suicide, including information on resources and tools for help, grief and survivor support, and signs to pay attention to. We speak with area healthcare professionals, a representative from NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), and one survivor who shares her personal story and how it has led to a new path.

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