The federal government and some school districts are considering putting mask requirements back in place for children. We discuss the factors going into the decision as the number of COVID-19 cases rises again. We also hear how a long-lost wildflower was rediscovered in Wisconsin. Plus, two Midwestern Lego masters join us to talk about competitive building.
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Should Kids Be Required To Wear Masks In School This Fall?
School districts around the nation are deciding whether to require students to wear masks when classes begin this fall. We look at the public health recommendations as well as how some states are prohibiting school districts from imposing mask mandates.
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Elusive Wildflower Rediscovered In Wisconsin After 60 Years
The green violet hadn’t been seen in Wisconsin since 1958, and some experts feared it had disappeared from the state. That changed with a DNR ecologist rediscovering the flower this month. We hear about how he made the find and what other rare plants could be hiding in the wilderness.
Episode Credits
- J. Carlisle Larsen Host
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Bill Martens Producer
- Dean Knetter Producer
- James Hodge Guest
- Ryan O'Connor Guest
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