More Urgency In Kimberly-Clark Incentive Bill, Bucky Badger Public Art Statues Take Their Leave, Weekend Recreation On The Namekagon River

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The vote on a $100 million tax incentive package to support Kimberly-Clark is being pushed forward for a vote by the end of the month. We find out more about the proposal, which stalled earlier in the year. We also talk about the 85 Bucky Badger mascot statues that have been all over Madison this summer. And we explore the Namekagon River in northwestern Wisconsin.

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Episode Credits

  • Carrie Kaufman Host
  • Breann Schossow Producer
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Laurel White Guest

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