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What Happened to Wisconsin's Wolves? - WXPR
WEBDec 9, 2020 · Learn how wolves were eradicated from Wisconsin by bounty hunters and how their absence affected the forest ecosystem. Find out how wolves were reintroduced and protected in the state and what challenges they face today.
Liquid propane prices rise, making it more expensive to heat homes
WEBJan 18, 2022 · Landweihr is not alone in seeing higher prices for liquid propane. Since 2020, prices have nearly doubled. However, unlike other rising costs, some experts said it's not linked directly to the pandemic. Propane is a byproduct of crude oil, and in recent years, the U.S. has started importing more of its crude.
The Michigan-Wisconsin Border Dispute Through History - WXPR
WEBOct 7, 2020 · Learn how Michigan got the Upper Peninsula from Wisconsin due to errors in early maps and surveys. Listen to the podcast by historian Gary Entz about the legal and political conflicts over the border.
Wake surf legislation introduced in Wisconsin brings boat debate …
WEBNov 6, 2023 · Wake surfing is a sport where a person rides a board behind a boat in the wake it creates. Some lake associations and environmental groups, such as the Last Wilderness Alliance, oppose wake surfing and want to regulate it, while others defend it and cite studies that show minimal impact.
Antigo students push back against reworked class schedules
WEBMay 25, 2022 · Students at Antigo High School wrote a letter and spoke at a school board meeting to protest the longer school days and early release on Wednesdays. The board members agreed to reconsider the decision after hearing the students' concerns.
How Do Turtles Survive a Frozen Winter? - WXPR
WEBMar 15, 2021 · Learn about the strategies turtles use to cope with the cold, such as hibernation, mitigation, and breathing through their butts. The Masked Biologist explains the challenges and adaptations of these reptiles in this podcast episode.
In the 1920's, Elcho Was an English Tudor Village - WXPR
WEBJun 12, 2019 · Learn how a fire in 1923 transformed Elcho, Wisconsin, into a unique town with a Tudor-style commercial building and other architectural features. See photos of the original and rebuilt Elcho from the Wisconsin Historical Society.