Wisconsin trains, History of ice

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Gray metal train cars form a long line on a winter day.
Plants grow around a line of train cars Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, in Trego, Wis. Angela Major/WPR

A museum curator takes us through the history of railroads in Wisconsin. Then, we talk to the author of a book all about the cultural role of ice.

Featured in this Show

  • WHYsconsin: History of railroads, beginning of Rails-To-Trails

    A museum curator and a director with Rails-To-Trails help answer two WHYsconsin questions about the history of railroads in Wisconsin and the creation of Rails-To-Trails within the state.

    This segment was inspired by audience questions as part of the WHYsconsin project. Submit your question at wpr.org/WHYsconsin and we might answer it in a future story.

  • Think you know about ice?

    A writer on history and the environment explains how ice transformed American culture.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Emilie Burditt Producer
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Eric Oberg Guest
  • Daniel Liedtke Guest
  • Amy Brady Guest

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