Bach Dynamite and Dancing Society
BDDS co-founder Jeffrey Sykes, violinist Stephanie Sant’Ambrogio, and clarinetist Alan Kay perform Antonin Dvorak’s charming Violin Sonata in F and the spicy Soldier’s Tale suite by Stravinsky. Wiscons...
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When The Cranes Fly South 13 of 13 – The Cranes
As his health rapidly declines, Bo has visions of his wife, Sixten and his parents. Hans, Ellinor and his caregiver Ingrid keep watch.
WPR Music new album of the week: ‘Ein deutsches Requiem’ from the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
Cheryl Frazes Hill, director of the Milwaukee Symphony Chorus, spoke with WPR Music host Stephanie Elkins.
Garden Talk: How to stretch your gardening dollars; The growing popularity of raised beds
With everything costing more, we have less money left over for our garden. Lis Friemoth is back with tips for doing more with less. We also talk with Gardener Scott about growing in raised beds.
In America’s Dairyland, many children have never met a cow. Adopt a Cow wants to change that.
Adopt a Cow gives urban and farm-country students alike a close-up look at dairy farming, inspiring imaginative connections with their adopted animals.
Proposed UW tuition hike, Nurturing job skills, Wisconsin’s magic realist artists
We hear why the Universities of Wisconsin want to hike tuition and talk to a lawmaker opposed to the increase. Then, we learn about the state’s efforts to nurture job […]
College, career transition experts say some skills for success are timeless
AI is creating a rapidly changing environment for graduates heading to college or the workforce
Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents approves 4th tuition increase in 4 years
The Board cited the previous 10 year tuition freeze and inflation as reasons for the increase. Republicans have been critical of the move, with some calling another freeze.
Protection from scams, and the limited value of extended warranties
Wisconsinites are being hit with a litany of new and old scams, we learn from the state’s consumer protection office. Then, we talk to a Wirecutter writer about why extended warranties are almost never wor...
Tyco PFAS settlement, Inside Wisconsin Politics, Independent bookstore crawl
We learn about a settlement with a Marinette company over its use of toxic PFAS chemicals. Then, the Inside Wisconsin Politics team discusses President Trump’s visit to Chippewa County. And, […]
With new grant, Portage schools hopes to put mental health experts right beside classrooms
A new grant will help the Portage Community School District create an in-house clinic offering mental health support to students at school.
Superior refinery shuts down unit that removes harmful emissions
The Cenovus oil refinery in Superior has shut down a unit that treats and removes hydrogen sulfide gas due to a small leak, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Wisconsin reaches $10M settlement with Tyco, Johnson Controls over PFAS contamination
Gov. Tony Evers announced the state’s first settlement with a Marinette manufacturer of firefighting foam over alleged violations of the state’s spills law for failing to report PFAS contamination.
Attorney announces settlement in dehydration death of Waupun inmate
Wisconsin's Department of Corrections will pay out $3.75 million as part of an agreement with the family of Donald Maier.
Child marriage with parental consent is still legal in Wisconsin. Republicans have blocked Democratic effor...
During the most recent legislative session, Senate and Assembly child marriage bills sat in committees led by state Sen. Chris Kapenga and state Rep. Patrick Snyder. The bills died without a committee hearin...
City and County of Milwaukee seek outside legal help amid FBI probe
The city and county of Milwaukee are seeking outside legal counsel to help with any federal actions related to the 2020 election.
New film connects across generations to Milwaukee LGBTQ+ trailblazers
The documentary explores the experiences and achievements of eight LGBTQ+ elders in the Milwaukee area.
Wisconsin’s first independent bookstore crawl highlights local literary scenes
Bookshop Quest s a month-long event featuring clues as well as tasks and missions for indie bookstore fans to complete.
Private property signs go up along shoreline past popular nature preserve in Ozaukee County
The signs and rope can be seen just to the left of the park trail that leads to the beach. One sign reads "private property, no trespassing, violators will be prosecuted."
Trump administration announces $19M in funding to southcentral Wisconsin coal plant
A coal plant in southcentral Wisconsin is expected to receive $19 million in federal funding for a modernization project after the plant was originally scheduled to retire almost two years ago.
Trump visit to Chippewa Falls highlights rural agenda in nationally watched swing district
Trump spoke for about an hour at the event, billed as a roundtable discussion, covering topics ranging from border security to manufacturing and his project to repaint the bottom of Washington D.C.'s Reflect...
Declining population likely means no hunt for sharp-tailed grouse in Wisconsin this year
Wisconsin wildlife regulators and an advisory committee are advising against a hunt for sharp-tailed grouse this fall due to a decline in the bird’s population.
Home prices outpace income, WEC blames US Post Office for ballot issues
Home prices in places like Milwaukee and Madison are rising to five-times the median household income in those areas. And the Wisconsin Elections Commission asks the U.S. Postal Service for "extraordinary me...
When The Cranes Fly South 8 of 13 – Leaving Home
Bo's family have even more concerns about his health and reasons to remove Sixten following his fall. Bo recalls early years with Fredrika.