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WEBThe Rhinelander District Library is eliminating fines for most of the materials.It joins a growing list of libraries nationwide making the decision to drop fines for overdue books.
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WEBMidwest states are spending millions to manage invasive carp in rivers and lakes. If left unchecked, conservation experts say the fish could wreak havoc on local ecosystems and fishing industries.
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WEBJan 3, 2024 · In December, January, and February, there’s an annual spike in home fires. That’s why it’s important to check and maintain your smoke detectors, especially during the winter months.
The Many Moods of Ben Vaughn | WXPR
WEBBen Vaughn is a man of many moods -- and many hats. He produces and hosts The Many Moods of Ben Vaughn, a weekly, hour-long eclectic mix of music featuring rock, blues, jazz, folk, soul, rhythm and blues, country, bossa nova, movie soundtracks, easy listening and more, all peppered with his twisted musicological slant.
The Relationship Between Wolves and Deer - WXPR
WEBMar 15, 2018 · How do you feel when you think about a wolf killing and eating a deer? Or perhaps you haven’t given it much thought before now? In this week's episode of Wildlife Matters, the Masked Biologist examines the predator prey relationship of wolves and deer.. From time to time I receive an account from a reliable source about what I assume was …
How The Town Of Lake Tomahawk Got Its Name - WXPR
WEBOct 16, 2019 · For over a year, our local historian Gary Entz has uncovered why many towns in the Northwoods are named what they are.. Some previous installments of A Northwoods Moment in History have included how the towns of Phelps, St. Germain, Sayner, and Rhinelander got their names.. In this week’s installment, we hear how the …
Despite inflation, lumber prices have returned to pre-pandemic
WEBJan 4, 2023 · As the prices of eggs and gasoline climbed in 2022, the price of another hot commodity moved in the opposite direction. Lumber prices fell 63 percent last year.
How Do Turtles Survive a Frozen Winter? - WXPR
WEBMar 15, 2021 · In addition to the local news, WXPR Public Radio also likes to find stories that are outside the general news cycle... Listen below to stories about history, people, culture, art, and the environment in the Northwoods that go a little deeper than a traditional news story allows us to do.
Forest County Potawatomi Community Museum re-opens with …
WEBJan 30, 2023 · Keeble says many historical items of cultural significance to Native Americans were taken through grave robbing or violence. “We should dictate what the items do, not an outside institution telling us, ‘Hey, you can come look at your items, but you’ve got to make an appointment with us,’” said Keeble.