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WXPR's Midday Newscast: Wednesday, April 15, 2020

WXPR | By Ben Meyer

Published April 15, 2020 at 12:46 PM CDT

In WXPR headlines:

It's "possible" COVID-19 lingers longer in the Northwoods than other areas, scientists say
The Northwoods United Way is handing out grants to organizations in need in the area
The Rhinelander Community Foundation is donating to a local group supporting healthcare workers
Recent snow may have confused migrating birds, but you can help them stay fed

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Ben Meyer

Ben worked as the Special Topics Correspondent at WXPR from September 2019 until November 2021. He then contributed with periodic stories until 2024. During his full-time employment, his main focus was reporting on environment and natural resources issues in northern Wisconsin and Michigan's Upper Peninsula as part of The Stream, a weekly series.

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