A recent economic development summit in Northern Wisconsin focused on topics like access to capital, assistance for entrepreneurs and broadband internet access for area businesses. We get the latest on the meeting, and discuss the major obstacles northern companies face. We also learn about some of the best beers to drink this holiday season, and hear what families suffereing from heroin’s impact say is needed to win the battle.
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Wisconsin's Ongoing Battle Against Heroin
Heroin continues to ravage the state. We find out what approachs are being tried and what affected families say is needed.
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A Guide To Winter And Holiday Beers
As the weather gets colder, the beer gets darker. We talk to a beer expert about winter and holiday beers.
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Governor's Northern Wisconsin Economic Development Summit
On Tuesday, Governor Scott Walker and Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch meet with residents and business owners from the northern parts of Wisconsin at an economic development summit in Trego. We talk to a WPR reporter who’s attending the event, and then we focus on a key issue for northern Wisconsin: broadband Internet.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
- Amanda Magnus Producer
- Jessie Opoien Guest
- Robin Shepard Guest
- Danielle Kaeding Guest
- Tom Wojciechowski Guest
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