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In the fall of 1895, a team from the University of Wisconsin school of agriculture, including Dean William A. Henry, Madison photographer Harvey J. Perkins, and others, traveled to every county north of a line drawn from Green Bay to Hudson. They compiled information and photographs from cutover lands, and already existing farms, in an attempt to showcase the potential of the area.All this work was put into a 200 page booklet titled “Northern Wisconsin: A Handbook for the Home Seeker”. -
Forest County Potawatomi MuseumForest County Potawatomi Community’s Lee White published a series of children’s books before his passing in 2020.
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In this episode, WXPR founder Peter Nordgren tells us about the some of the many people that worked together to make WXPR possible. -
In this episode, WXPR founder Peter Nordgren shares how the greater Rhinelander area was chosen for the home of WXPR. -
In this episode, WXPR founder Peter Nordgren talks about some of the radio stations that inspired the idea of WXPR. -
One of the many construction projects in Rhinelander that was completed this year was a water main repair, causing the closure of the Phillip Street Bridge, located behind the Rhinelander Paper Mill. This bridge has collapsed not once, but twice in its history. -
At the end of the famous book, Tarzan of the apes swoops in to rescue his beloved Jane Porter in the Northern Forests of Wisconsin. This part in the closing chapters of the book never made it into the dozen film adaptations produced over the decades, which is why most Northwoods folk aren’t quite familiar with that part of the adventure. -
Project North is just a few days away.WXPR is one of the organizers of the Music, Art, and Sustainability Festival.In the last couple of weeks, we’ve shared some of the arts and music highlights.WXPR’s Katie Thoresen shares what to expect when it comes to the sustainability aspect. -
With the return of school comes the return of Friday Night Football.One of the biggest rivalries in the Northwoods is between Rhinelander and Antigo.Local historian and director of the Pioneer Park Historical Complex Kerry Bloedorn shares the story of the Bell Game in this episode of A Northwoods Moment in History. -
The Project North Music, Art, and Sustainability Festival returns to Rhinelander September 15 and 16. -
The Project North Music, Art, and Sustainability Festival returns to Rhinelander September 15 and 16. -
A group of Korean-Americans are departing Forest County Friday after spending the week learning and sharing with the Forest County Potawatomi Community.The 4th annual cultural exchange gives each group the chance to share parts of their culture while making friends.
