Ben Meyer
News ContributorBen worked as the Special Topics Correspondent at WXPR from September 2019 until November 2021. He now contributes occasionally to WXPR. 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. His work also included reporting on the changing landscape of employment and the economy in the region.
Originally from Mount Horeb, Wisconsin, Ben is a graduate of UW-Madison. He lives in Rhinelander with his wife, Erika, and son, Rhys. Ben is now a stay at home father and is currently pursuing a law degree at Mitchell Hamline School of Law in the Twin Cities. He is an avid Brewers and Badgers fan, and enjoys doing outdoor projects, running, and competing in triathlons. Ben is also a WIAA basketball official and calls play-by-play for some Rhinelander Hodags sports.
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Where has all of the wild rice gone? Researchers seek clues for the drastic drop in crop acreage over the last several years.
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The tribal fish hatchery in Mole Lake raised an released 65,000 walleye this fall. The fish it raised are healthier than ever.
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The tribal fish hatchery in Mole Lake raised an released 65,000 walleye this fall. The fish it raised are healthier than ever.
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A "mayday, mayday, mayday" transmission was heard by air traffic control just before the crash.
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Filming in the Northwoods started this fall for the next edition of the popular documentary series Wisconsin's Scenic Treasures. Hundreds of hours of field work go into making the hour-long show.
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Filming in the Northwoods started this fall for the next edition of the popular documentary series Wisconsin's Scenic Treasures. Hundreds of hours of field work go into making the hour-long show.
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The Rhinelander station makes up part of the world-class UW-Madison potato breeding program. Every year, researchers look for the next variety to bring to market.
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The Rhinelander station makes up part of the world-class UW-Madison potato breeding program. Every year, researchers look for the next variety to bring to market.
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The Gogebic County Sheriff's Office believes a generator is to blame.
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A small plane crashed in northern Forest County on Tuesday morning, carrying three people. Now, federal authorities are investigating.