Congressional Candidates Debate Tomorrow
The Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District will appear in a special edition of "Here Me Out" Thursday, Aug. 2 at 10 a.m. Former Marshfield Clinic CEO Brian Ewert and Polk County Attorney Margaret Engebretson will take part in a live call-in program.
Danielle Kaeding, host of Hear Me Out will team with Glen Moberg, WPR's Wausau reporter, to ask questions of Engebretson and Ewert, who will face off against one another in the August 14 primary for the chance to unseat Republican U.S. House Rep. Sean Duffy of Weston. The election special will be heard on The Ideas Network stations 91.3 Superior and 90.9 Ashland
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Gubernatorial Primary Special Will Air Friday
Tune in this Friday, Aug. 3 at 7 p.m. for a one-hour special hosted by WPR's Capitol Bureau Chief Shawn Johnson and WPT's "Here and Now" host Frederica Freyberg. The special offers highlights from interviews with candidates running in Wisconsin's
gubernatorial primary. The program can be heard on WPR
stations 91.3 Superior, 89.9 Brule, 90.9 Asland, 88.5 Duluth/Superior and 104.7 Washburn. The special can also be heard online at wpr.org. The program will also air on Wisconsin Public Television and at wpt.org.
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WPR Sponsors Dragon Boat Festival
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Photo by Doug Dalager
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Barkers Island in Superior will host the
16th Annual Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival Aug. 24-25. WPR is proud to be a sponsor of the event which is the largest festival held in Superior, and the largest dragon boat festival in Wisconsin. Three thousand racers and visitors will come from all over the upper Midwest and Canada for the Friday evening festivities and around 70 teams race on Saturday.
Area Rotary clubs put on the festival as a fundraiser for their community service projects. The charitable partner -
Essentia Health -- raises funds for their cancer programs and services. The festival has raised almost two million dollars since it started in support of Twin Ports needs. The public is invited to enjoy
the races as well as music, food, beverages and fireworks.
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WPR Celebrates Superior Listeners September 13
Wisconsin Public Radio would like to celebrate you -- our listeners! Join us September 13 from 6:30 to 10:00 p.m. for a free event at Earth Rider Brewing's Cedar Lounge taproom in Superior. Dan Robinson from Simply Folk (heard Sundays 5-8 p.m. on WPR) will be on stage with five regional acoustic bands (Jerree Small, Teague Alexy, Black River Revue, Woodblind and Feeding Leroy) for a special night of live music and interviews. The entire night will be recorded for use in Simply Folk programs throughout the upcoming 40th anniversary of the show.
WPR's Danielle Kaeding, host of "Hear Me Out" and Superior-based reporter, and Henry Banks, host of "People of Color," will also be there. Enjoy a fun night with prize drawings, light appetizers and a cash bar. The first 100 listeners to
register
receive a free WPR pint glass!
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Getting The Word Out - PSA Refresher Information
We want to help get information out about events and activities in our
Northern Region
. If you know of an organization or a group that is having an event, activity, or performance; we want to make it easy for everyone to share their information with us.
We have a link on our Northern Region page - on the far right side under the Regional Contact Information "More Information." Just click
on the "Submit a public service announcement" under our phon numbers and your information will be sent to us so we can create a PSA..
In general, we accept PSA submissions from community organizations and non-profits. We cannot guarantee that all submissions will be aired as there are some restrictions. If you have questions or want to know more,
email us
. Please help get the word out and submit your public service announcements with us.
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Mark your calendar for these great events!
Wisconsin Public Radio is proud to sponsor nonprofit and community events throughout Wisconsin. Check out these upcoming events and let them know you heard about them on WPR.
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August 3 at 2:00 p.m. to 10
August 4 at 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Odenburg House
604 Chestnut Ave, Carlton Minn.
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August 5, 3 p.m.
UW-Superior
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| Glen Miller Orchestra |
August 5, 7:30 p.m.
Big Top Chautauqua, Bayfield
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Hope & Dispair. Tragedy & Love.
Romeo & Juliet
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August 9, 11, 16 & 18
Thursdays & Saturdays 7 p.m.
The Family Theatre
The Duluth Playhouse, Duluth, Minn.
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| Barkers Island Farmers Market |
Every Saturday in August, 9 a.m. to Noon
Barkers Island Near the Meteor
Except Aug 11 & 25 at 1215 Banks Ave.
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| Join Alumni and Friends in Bayfield atthe Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua |
August 17, 7 p.m.
Big Top Chautauqua, Bayfield
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September 13, 6:30 p.m. to 10:00
Earth Rider Brewing Cedar Lounge Tap-house Superior
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Local Station Guide and Program Schedules
Wisconsin Public Radio operates six stations in northern Wisconsin. Find your local station information and links to schedules and coverage maps below (NOTE: stations marked HD require a special tuner;
find details here.)
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