The Wisconsin Dells has attracted visitors for generations. We explore the new book called “100 Things to do in the Wisconsin Dells Before You Die.” Then, we talk to a Midwest Olympian who won gold in Beijing at age 40.
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Explore 100 things to do in Wisconsin Dells
The “Waterpark Capital of the World” offers tourists more than waterslides, says journalist and Wisconsin author Melanie Radzicki McManus. We ask McManus about her picks in the new book, “100 Things to do in the Wisconsin Dells Before You Die.” Original air date: Nov. 8, 2023
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The oldest Team USA snowboarder to win gold grew up miles from the Wisconsin border
Gold medalist Nick Baumgartner published his memoir days before he left Michigan to train for the next Olympics with Team USA. We talk with Baumgartner about his book, “Gold from Iron,” which details how he became the oldest snowboarder to win gold in Team USA history. Original air date: Jan. 24, 2024
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Melanie Radzicki McManus Guest
- Nick Baumgartner Guest
- Keegan Kyle Executive Producer
- Avery Lea Rogers Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
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