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Northern Wisconsin has been a summer vacation haven for decades. Now, it’s even more popular. But while visitors flock to lakeside towns, some locals wonder: is this level of tourism sustainable? wxpr.org/business-economics/…

Too much tourism? Northwoods communities celebrate — and grapple with — an increase in visitors

Northern Wisconsin has been a summer vacation haven for decades. Now, it’s even more popular. But while visitors flock to lakeside towns, some locals wonder how many more tourists the region can...

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Mostly gone is the Northwoods violence over spearfishing. But tribal members often feel misconceptions of the centuries-old practice remain. In this @WXPR story, I join a tribal spearing party for a firsthand look at the now-highly-regulated custom. wxpr.org/native-american-new…
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Last weekend I went spearing with members of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe tribe. Their ancestors have caught fish like this for hundreds of years. Now tribal leaders are making sure the traditions live on by teaching kids. wxpr.org/native-american-new…

Spearing has evolved, but the Lac du Flambeau tribe is keeping the tradition alive

The practice of spearing has evolved over time, but it has not disappeared. Tribal leaders want to make sure it never does.

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Congrats to NFCB member station @WXPR on 2 Regional Murrow Awards! They also won 3 WI Broadcasters Awards this week. Big week for Rhinelander! #murrows #MurrowMay
RTDNA@RTDNA13 May 2022
Congratulations to our Region 4 Edward R. Murrow Award winners: buff.ly/3L7kPnJ Thanks to all of our entrants for producing some outstanding journalism in 2021! #MurrowMay #Murrow
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Congratulations to today's Small Market Radio Regional Edward R. Murrow Award winners! @prairiepublic @SDPB @WXPR @KROXRADIO buff.ly/3L7kPnJ #MurrowMay #Murrow
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Daniel Overbey will be the judge in the new second circuit court branch in Vilas County, defeating Meg O'Marro 56%-44%. wxpr.org/election/2022-04-05…
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"I can just be out there with my dogs and it’s like the rest of the world disappears." Niina Baum fell in love with mushing and skijoring at a young age. Now the sport is taking her to the national and international stage. wxpr.org/outdoors-leisure-an…

Skijoring to success: Northwoods woman looks to defend national title in the sport she loves

Skijoring is a growing sport in the Northwoods.If you’re not familiar with the it, picture cross-country skiing where the skier is led by one or two dogs with a long rope connecting them.A local...

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A shift is underway in small towns across the country as remote workers move in and drive house prices up. I went to Ironwood, a small town in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, to report on this story for NPR’s @MorningEdition. Listen on your member station! npr.org/2022/01/21/107466440…

The ramifications of exploding interests in small-town living during the pandemic

An increasing number of people are moving to small towns in rural America to, in part, take advantage of cheaper housing. But some local residents and long-term renters are being forced out.

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Due to a significant surge in COVID-19 cases, the Lincoln County Health Department says it can no longer follow-up with everyone who tests positive. wxpr.org/local-covid-19/2022…

Lincoln County enters 'crisis mode' for COVID-19 follow-up

Due to a significant surge in COVID cases, the Lincoln County Health Department says it can no longer follow-up with everyone who tests positive for COVID-19.

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Sarah Schroder and her co-workers at Aspirus are not only giving physical care to these patients that need around the clock attention, but also emotional support as they are sometimes the last people the patients will ever interact with. wxpr.org/local-covid-19/2021…

Healthcare worker shares experience working with COVID patients as full hospitals put strain on...

For more than a year and half Sarah Schroder has worked with COVID patients as they struggle to get enough oxygen.

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"Our healthcare organizations have been pushed to the breaking point and it is quite possible that Omicron will push us beyond the breaking point." DHS issued a public health advisory today in reaction to the Omicron variant's rapid spread. wxpr.org/local-covid-19/2021…

Healthcare systems pushed to “breaking point” as Department of Health Services issues Public Health...

Wisconsin health officials are bracing for a rapid rise in COVID-19 cases.The Department of Health Services has issued a public health advisory Monday. It’s calling on all Wisconsinites to take...

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511 WI is showing several highway closures as of 9:30 a.m. Black ice is also forming on some roads as temperatures begin to drop. wxpr.org/local-news/2021-12-…

Storm causes road and lane closures across North Central Wisconsin, driving conditions worsening

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation 511 website is showing several highway closures as of 9:30 a.m.

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"We’re operating way outside of the realm of normal. If this event were in June or July, it would still be pretty significant and notable and then the fact that’s its in the middle of December, just makes it unprecedented." wxpr.org/energy-environment/…

People should be preparing for “unprecedented” storm expected to make its way through Wisconsin...

There’s also a chance of tornadoes with this storm system. A line of storms could bring wind gusts up to 50 to 70 miles per hour.

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All but one bathroom at Rhinelander High School were closed in September. That’s because of the severe amount of theft and vandalism inspired by a TikTok trend. This story was developed through a partnership with WXPR and local schools. wxpr.org/student-storyteller…

TikTok trend results in closed bathrooms at Rhinelander High School

All but one bathroom at Rhinelander High School were closed in September because of the severe amount of theft and vandalism inspired by a TikTok trend called ‘Devious Licks.’

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Rhinelander Mayor Chris Frederickson has declared a winter snow emergency from 5 p.m. today through 5 p.m. Saturday. The streets must be clear of vehicles during that time. wxpr.org/local-news/2021-12-…

Rhinelander mayor declares winter snow emergency, heavy snow expected

Rhinelander Mayor Chris Frederickson has declared a winter snow emergency for a 24 hour period from 5 p.m. Friday through 5 p.m. Saturday. The streets must be clear of vehicles during that time.

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“It’s the spirit of the struggle. It’s the spirit of the battle. It’s the spirit of recovery." wxpr.org/arts-culture/2021-1…

Artists unveil mural at Vilas County Jail to inspire people in recovery

Antonio Alvarez and David Turney designed and painted the mural to inspire each other and others who go through the Vilas County Jail’s Readiness for Recovery program.

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