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WXPR A Northwoods Moment In History

WXPR A Northwoods Moment In History

By: WXPR Public Radio
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 We turn back the clock with local historians to find out what life in the Northwoods used to be like. This is part of an initiative by WXPR to tell the history and culture of northern Wisconsin. World
Episodes
  • Soda Pop and Steel Bars: The Curious History of Tourist Bears in the Northwoods

    Soda Pop and Steel Bars: The Curious History of Tourist Bears in the Northwoods
    Jun 4 2025
    It wasn’t all that long ago that seeing a bear in Northern Wisconsin wasn’t just a wilderness encounter. It was a roadside attraction.
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    4 mins
  • A Northwoods Love Story: The Hodag Wedding

    A Northwoods Love Story: The Hodag Wedding
    May 7 2025
    What began as a whimsical marketing campaign by the Rhinelander Chamber of Commerce transformed into a memorable community celebration of local culture.
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    4 mins
  • Frozen in Time: Northwoods Ice Storm History

    Frozen in Time: Northwoods Ice Storm History
    Apr 2 2025
    The Northwoods is no stranger to winter weather, and ice storms have historically been among the most destructive. But even by Wisconsin standards, the most recent ice storm that slammed northern Wisconsin March 29th and 30th, 2025 was one for the books.
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    2 mins

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