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Here's What You Missed In Wisconsin News Over The Holidays

January 2, 2020 - 6:00am

Here's a look at some of the stories you may have missed during the days around Christmas and New Year's.

Meet The Green Bay Woman Who’s Opening The Nation’s First Urban Snail Farm

December 30, 2019 - 6:25am

An entrepreneur in Green Bay says there's a market for U.S. snails. After four years, she's set to launch her snail farm in 2020.

WPR's 10 Most-Read Stories Of 2019

December 27, 2019 - 3:05pm

With another year almost in the books, it's a natural time to reflect on the last 12 months — the ups and downs and ins and outs of our lives, our communities, the country and the world.

Wisconsin Corn, Soybean Crops Harvested At One Of the Slowest Paces On Record In 2019

December 26, 2019 - 5:45am

A record-setting amount of precipitation and below normal temperatures caused delays for farmers throughout 2019.

WisContext: 12 Top WisContext Stories Of 2019

December 26, 2019 - 2:00am

WisContext is focused on the long haul. Examining how Wisconsin's history shapes its contemporary issues and looking forward at how these trends may develop was a consistent element of our coverage in 2019.

Wisconsin Farmers Await Chinese Trade Deal Details On Ginseng, Pork, More

December 24, 2019 - 6:20am

Wisconsin farmers hope a trade deal with China announced this month by President Donald Trump will mean increased exports in 2020. But until details are released, some are withholding judgment.

Federal Government Approves 10 New Pesticides For Hemp Farming

December 23, 2019 - 6:10am

Hemp, which was illegal to grow in Wisconsin until 2017, is now grown for products ranging from rope to shampoo to CBD oil.

Can Artists Create The City Of The Future?

December 20, 2019 - 6:00am

Anne Strainchamps and Steve Paulson of "To the Best of Our Knowledge" traveled to the Zoma Museum in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, a space for art, education and sustainable architecture that embraces African history as part of its literal foundation.

Kaul, DNR Host Listening Session On PFAS Contamination In Marinette

December 18, 2019 - 6:55pm

Dozens of Marinette and Peshtigo residents attended the first of two listening sessions on Wednesday to hear from the state Department of Natural Resources and share stories of how they'e been affected by possible PFAS contamination.

2019 Is The Wettest Year Ever Recorded For Wisconsin And The Midwest

December 16, 2019 - 6:30am

If you think it's been an extremely wet year, it might have something to do with the fact that it's the wettest year ever recorded in Wisconsin.

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Here's What You Missed In Wisconsin News Over The Holidays

Meet The Green Bay Woman Who’s Opening The Nation’s First Urban Snail Farm

WPR's 10 Most-Read Stories Of 2019

Wisconsin Corn, Soybean Crops Harvested At One Of the Slowest Paces On Record In 2019

WisContext: 12 Top WisContext Stories Of 2019

Wisconsin Farmers Await Chinese Trade Deal Details On Ginseng, Pork, More

Federal Government Approves 10 New Pesticides For Hemp Farming

Can Artists Create The City Of The Future?

Kaul, DNR Host Listening Session On PFAS Contamination In Marinette

2019 Is The Wettest Year Ever Recorded For Wisconsin And The Midwest

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