The Racine County executive talks about what happens now that Microsoft has withdrawn plans to build a data center in Caledonia. Then, we look at how this year’s cranberry harvest is going in northern Wisconsin. And, a seasoned Wisconsin poet talks about his new collection grappling with grief.
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Microsoft pulls plans for data center in Caledonia
After significant community pushback, Microsoft is abandoning plans for a data center in Caledonia, and will look at other locations in southeast Wisconsin. A WPR reporter fills us in on the details and the Racine County executive explains how the county is moving forward.
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Wisconsin’s cranberry harvest
Cranberry growers around the country are waist-deep in their marshes harvesting berries for Thanksgiving. The head of a state cranberry growers association and an agronomist explain how this year’s crop is faring and how the industry is doing in Wisconsin.
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In sixth poetry book, Wisconsin poet publishes his most personal work yet
UW-Whitewater professor emeritus DeWitt Clinton’s sixth poetry book “When & If” is about coping with his feelings — a departure from his earlier works. Beneath the topical throughline of fear associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, Clinton grieves the loss of his beloved wife of 48 years.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Ralph Malicki Guest
- Joe Schulz Guest
- Grant Holley Guest
- Allison Jonjak Guest
- DeWitt Clinton Guest
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Avery Lea Rogers Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Brad Kolberg Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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