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New Host For The Morning Show
Carrie Kaufman's last broadcast as host of "The Morning Show" on The Ideas Network was on Wednesday, Sept. 19. You'll find a letter from Kaufman to our listeners
here
. Please join us in wishing her well during this difficult time.
"The Morning Show" continues with long-time WPR fill-in host John Munson (pictured) while we explore options for a full-time replacement for Kaufman. We hope you'll continue to tune in and share your thoughts with Munson and his guests.
You can reach us through Twitter at @wprmornings. E-mail us at
[email protected]
, or call during the show at 800-642-1234.
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A Great Night of Music, Friends, Food and Fun!
Our September Celebrate Listeners event was a huge success, over 375 people attended. There were five local folk music groups acts (Jerree Small, Feeding Leroy, Woodblind, Teague Alexy, Black River Revue) who each performed a short set of music. We were blessed to have Dan Robinson from "Simply Folk" here to converse with the musicians and ask insightful questions about their music. The entire evening's performance was recorded and will be featured in future "Simply Folk" broadcasts in upcoming months.
WPR received tremendous community exposure from the event.
People obviously enjoyed themselves and many took the time to express their thanks to WPR staff for hosting the event. A big thanks to Frost River for donating prizes, and especially to our hosts Earth Rider Brewing. It was a great community event!
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Northern Region Alums Recognized
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During UW- Superior's 1993 Centennial year, the UWS Alumni Association compiled a list of 100 Outstanding Alumni. In honor of this year's 125th Anniversary celebration, they added 25 more Outstanding Alumni. Two of the 25 selected were former WPR staff members Mike Simonson and John Munson.
Mike Simonson (pictured top)
graduated from UWS in 2005. He was awarded two national Edward R. Murrow Awards from the Radio-Television News Directors Association, as well as multiple Wisconsin Broadcaster Association, Associated Press, and many other awards. Mike was the WPR Superior Bureau news director for nearly 25 years.
Mike passed away in 2014.
John Munson (pictured lower) graduated from UWS in 1975. In 1989 He was hired as the Northern Regional Manager for Wisconsin Public Radio, during which he played a significant role in shaping the WPR we know today. John has received local, regional, statewide recognition and awards for his service at WPR and within the region.
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WPR Wins Award From Black Journalists Group
Wisconsin Public Radio has earned a top journalism award from the National Association of Black Journalists, presented at the organization's "Salute to Excellence" gala on August 4 during its annual convention in Detroit.
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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.
| Bayfield Apple Festival |
October 5, 6 & 7
Bayfield |
| Stone Lake Cranberry Festival |
October 5 - 6, varying times
Stone Lake
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| Baskerville |
October 5 - 13
Thursday -
Saturday 7:30 p.m.
The Underground, Duluth, Minn.
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| Indigenous People's Day Performance-Woodland Sky Native American Dance Company |
October 8, 6 p.m.
Thorpe Langley Auditorium, UW-Superior
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October 9, 7:30 - 9 p.m.
UW-Superior
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| Tri-State Jazz Band Festival Concert |
October 11, 7 p.m.
Thorpe Langley Auditorium, UW-Superior |
| "Heroes" |
October 5 - 14
Fridays & Saturdays, 7 p.m.
Sundays, 2 p.m.
Douglas County Historical Society, Superior |
| Tri-State Band Concert |
October 18, 7:15 p.m.
Thorpe Langley Auditorium, UW-Superior
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| It's A Grand Night For Singing |
October 19 - 21
Friday &
Saturday 7:30 p.m.
Sundays 2 p.m.
The Norshor Theatre,
Duluth, Minn.
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| Sing and String |
October 23, 7:30 p.m.
Thorpe Langley Auditorium, UW-Superior
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| Dr. Dolittle Jr. |
October 26 - November 4
Friday 7 p.m.
Saturday 1 & 4 p.m.
Sundays 2 p.m.
The Depot Theatre stage, Duluth, Minn.
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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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