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UW-Eau Claire Students To Explore Agriculture, Geography With Drone Technology

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is offering first-of-its-kind class on the use of drones this fall. The technology is being used to help farmers.With the help of a $418,000 grant from the UW...

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Wisconsin Emergency Workers To Receive Oil Spill Response Training

Wisconsin emergency responders will receive training this summer on crude oil spills as part of a nationwide exercise. The training comes after several oil train derailments in recent months.The...

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Wisconsin Lawmakers Approve Ban On Microbeads

Wisconsin lawmakers have approved a bill that would ban microbeads, the plastic exfoliant in soap, toothpaste and other personal care products.The state Assembly passed the bill Tuesday on a voice...

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The Future Of The Arctic

Kathleen's guest is an arctic explorer who has experienced firsthand how climate change is reshaping the region, and how that will impact economic, cultural, and ecological shifts elsewhere throughout...

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Lawmakers Pull Natural Resources Board Changes From State Budget

Gov. Scott Walker's proposal to make the Department of Natural Resources Board advisory only has been removed from his budget, signaling that the governor's proposal is unlikely to pass the Legislature...

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Dane County Rules That Enbridge Must Insure Against Oil Spills In Order To...

Dane County’s zoning committee is requiring a Canadian firm to carry a separate $25 million insurance policy in order to move forward with plans to expand a pipeline running through the county.Enbridge...

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Week In Review: Gov. Walker's Budget Proposals, Presidential Race And More

Tune in for the Week in Review!  Joy Cardin’s guests of opposing perspectives discuss the top state and national political stories of the week – including lawmakers’ rejection of Gov. Scott Walker’s...

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Treating Seasonal Allergies

Over 50 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies. Some say this season may be worse than others due to the long winter. Joy Cardin speaks to an allergist who explains what allergy sufferers can...

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State Capitol Report: State Treasurer Explains Ban On Climate Change Work

The State Capitol Report continues when Joy Cardin welcomes State Treasurer Matt Adamczyk.  He explains why he called for a ban that prohibits staff of Wisconsin’s public lands board from working on...

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Horticulturist: Be Proactive To Save Ash Trees From Borer

Horticulturist: Be Proactive To Save Ash Trees From BorerProperty ownesr who enjoy the shady canopy of ash trees on a sunny day should take preventative action now to protect those trees against the...

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Using Genetic Modifications To Control Mosquito Populations

Using Genetic Modifications To Control Mosquito PopulationsWith the warmer Wisconsin weather come one of the worst parts of summer: mosquitoes. While they're a nuisance in Wisconsin, they spread...

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Weekly News Roundup: Marquette Poll Shows Drop In Walker Approval Ratings

Weekly News Roundup: Marquette Poll Shows Drop In Walker Approval RatingsWalker has seen his approval numbers fall in his home state. Gage Skidmore (CC-BY-SA)New Marquette Poll Spotlights Public...

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Vintage Wisconsin: Happy Birthday, John Muir!

John Muir, one of America’s most influential naturalists and champions of the wilderness, celebrates his birthday this week.Born on April 21, 1838, in Dunbar, Scotland, Muir and his family landed in...

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Allergist Suggests Non-Prescription Remedies For Hay Fever

Allergist Suggests Non-Prescription Remedies For Hay FeverMore than 50 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies that often cause a runny nose, itchy eyes, sneezing, and congestion. Tree and...

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Apostle Islands' Ice Caves Drew 38,000 Visitors, $140K In Revenue

About 38,700 people visited Lake Superior’s famous ice caves during the nine-day stretch it was open this past winter. And during that time, the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore brought in about...

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Divided Opinions On Climate Change Form Backdrop To Earth Day Conference In...

The contrast between some Republicans' views of climate change and the views of many scientists and some business leaders might be one of the major environmental stories of this year's Earth Day.   On...

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Researchers Studying Effects Of BP Oil Spill On Wisconsin Loons Who Winter There

More than 3 million barrels of oil spilled into the Gulf of Mexico when a BP oil well exploded five years ago, polluting beaches and affecting wildlife. Wisconsin researchers are now examining the...

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How To Help The Planet Through Gardening

In honor of Earth Day, we find out how to do our small part to help the planet. Joy Cardin’s guest explains how we can grow and keep a home garden that benefits us, native wildlife, and the earth.Wed,...

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"Crossing The Driftless"

For Earth Day, Larry Meiller visits with the author of a book that chronicles her more than 350 water-mile canoe trip in Minnesota and Wisconsin, and what she learned about the rivers and landscapes...

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"The Crops Look Good: News from a Midwestern Family Farm"

Larry Meiller visits with the author of a book chronicling her family's history on its farm, and how farmers are stewards of the land.Wed, 04/22/2015 - 11:45Host(s): Larry MeillerGuest(s): Sara...

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