We hear from a volunteer group working to reduce sediment levels in Lake Pepin. We also talk with a Wisconsin native helping lead the body acceptance movement online. Plus, the author of the ‘Skunk and Badger’ books talks about taking inspiration from Wisconsin’s glacial landscapes.
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Reducing sediment and promoting restoration on Lake Pepin
Concerned neighbors formed a non-profit to protect Lake Pepin on Wisconsin’s western border. We talk to the executive director of the Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance about the problems with sediment buildup disrupting the lake and the projects the organization is undertaking to improve it.
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Influencer Katie Sturino on body acceptance
Wisconsin native Katie Sturino says she is proud to be plus size. As an online influencer and body-acceptance advocate she pushes brands to fit all body types. And now she is an author. Her novel “Sunny Side Up,” includes a plus size protagonist.
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Hudson native pens Skunk and Badger trilogy, a read-aloud series about two unlikely roommates
A Hudson native penned the Skunk and Badger trilogy. The new one, “Rock Paper Incisors,” explores the complexity of friendship and the meaning of family. Badger realizes taking in orphaned rat pups is a full-time parenting job — even though he shares rat-raising duties with Skunk.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Michael Anderson Guest
- Katie Sturino Guest
- Amy Timberlake Guest
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
