First, we look at why towns around the state are regulating concentrated animal farms. Then, a state lawmaker and suicide prevention advocate talk about the significance of a newly introduced ‘do not sell’ bill. Plus, a mother and daughter team up to build a Frank Lloyd Wright design.
Featured in this Episode
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Community concern about CAFOs
A WPR reporter explains a new city ordinance in Isabelle meant to prevent pollution caused by concentrated animal feeding operations, known as CAFOs. Then we learn about the potential conflicts between city and state CAFO regulations.
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Feature: Hmong flower farm
A refugee from Laos, Maiv Xee Xiong came to the United States as a single mother with her children. She farmed as a way to supplement her family’s income and feed them traditional Laos food. Five years ago, her daughter, Pa Thao, started Maiv Flower Farm to give her mother land to call her own.
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Proposed ‘do not sell’ bill introduced as suicide continues to rise
A new report finds that suicide has increased 15 percent in Wisconsin from 2014 to 2023. We explore new legislation to add safeguards to handgun purchases and unpack a new report on why suicide is continuing to increase.
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Mother and daughter team up for ‘The Last Wright’
A new Magnolia Network show follows a mother-daughter duo as they build a home based on the last known plans created by Wisconsin’s native son architect Frank Lloyd Wright. We speak with Sarah and Debbie Dykstra, who are taking on the iconic project.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Danielle Kaeding Guest
- Steph Tai Guest
- Lee Snodgrass Guest
- Erica Steib Guest
- Sarah Dykstra Guest
- Debbie Dykstra Guest
- Avery Lea Rogers Producer
- Joe Tarr Producer
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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