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WXPR A Northwoods Moment In History

WXPR A Northwoods Moment In History

Written 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
  • Couderay, the Cold Heart of Wisconsin

    Couderay, the Cold Heart of Wisconsin
    Feb 4 2026
    After a few mild years, this winter of 2025/2026 has reminded the Northwoods who’s boss; mother nature.
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    4 mins
  • Plowing, Shoveling, and Persistence: Northwoods Snow-plowing in the Early 1900s

    Plowing, Shoveling, and Persistence: Northwoods Snow-plowing in the Early 1900s
    Jan 7 2026
    Long before flashing lights, diesel engines, and steel blades scraping asphalt, winter travel in the Northwoods of Wisconsin was a slower, tougher proposition
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    6 mins
  • From an Upstairs Reading Room to a Carnegie Landmark: The Story of Rhinelander’s Public Library

    From an Upstairs Reading Room to a Carnegie Landmark: The Story of Rhinelander’s Public Library
    Dec 3 2025
    Local libraries have always been more than buildings with books, they’re the beating heart of a community. They preserve our stories, protect our history, and give every generation a place to learn, gather, and grow.
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    6 mins
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