The Extra
The Extra is WXPR’s daily news podcast. Get the news you need to stay informed about your local community.
Latest Episodes
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Breathing in wildfire smoke can have serious health impacts, Michigan agencies issue key permits for Line 5 pipeline, Red Alert: Save Out Hospitals Tour to stop in Ironwood Saturday
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Swimmers itch cases being seen in northern Wisconsin, not guilty plea in theft from the Forest County Humane Society, the Northwoods had some of worst air quality in the world on Wednesday
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Eagle River Police warn of the dangers of fentanyl after an overdose death, boat launch dispute on a LDF reservation lake, democratic candidates in the 7th Congressional District meet for a debate
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Learn about Wisconsin's forest products industry at Forest Fest, Rhinelander City Administrator resigning, governor candidate Sara Rodriguez fires campaign manager after improper tracking of finances
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Iron Hodag unveiled in downtown Rhinelander, accidental discharge during ammunition loading apparent cause of fire in Arbor Vitae, high temperatures and humidity put people at risk for heat illness
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Oneida County committee advances interim moratorium on data centers, Crowley drops out of Wisconsin Governor's race, problem wolf forces campground closure on Lake Superior's Isle Royale
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New "Iron Hodag" sculpture to be unveiled in Rhinelander Friday, carbon monoxide a concern for festival campers, Wisconsin residents responding positively to a new option for buying state park passes
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Republicans running for Wisconsin's 7th district debate, researchers combine studies to see how PFAS impact the food web, flag made of a beer sign hangs again at Wisconsin Concrete Park in Phillips
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Local filmmaker documents waterski teams efforts to claim state title, fire destroys a home in the Merrill area, Natural Resources Board approves framework for the 2026 deer hunting season
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Volunteer fire departments in Wisconsin losing positions over time, names released for those involved in a shooting death during an arrest, spill of drilling fluid during Line-5 relocation project