A Wisconsin priest shares his reaction to the death of Pope Francis and where he hopes the Catholic church goes next. We also hear about anti-human trafficking projects happening a the NFL draft in Green Bay. Plus, we celebrate 125 years of the state parks system.
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Wisconsin priest reacts to passing of Pope Francis
We hear from a Wisconsin student in Italy about what he’s seeing after the death of Pope Francis. Then, a Catholic priest shares his thoughts about Francis’s legacy and where the church goes next.
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Human trafficking prevention at the NFL Draft in Green Bay
A local non-profit is working with businesses in the Green Bay area to prevent human trafficking during the NFL Draft this weekend. We talk to the executive director of Awaken Wisconsin about the seriousness of the issue and the efforts they’re taking to stop it.
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Wisconsin Life
We hear a story about one of the world’s largest gatherings of Norwegians . . . in Eau Claire.
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State park system celebrates 125 years
We learn about the history of Wisconsin’s state parks system as it marks its 125th anniversary.
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