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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This page will be updated as results come in after the polls close at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 5.
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If you’re a voter anywhere in Forest County, no choices for county board supervisor will greet you on next Tuesday’s ballot. In 13 districts, the candidate is running unopposed. In the other eight districts, there is no candidate at all.
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A Rhinelander church, concerned about the impacts of climate change, now has an air monitor with readings available to the public.
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A teacher and high school students from Rhinelander are among the loudest supporters of a proposed state law to require more financial literacy education. Several state organizations say it’s a worthy cause, but the mandate would be too difficult for many local schools to put into place.
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A new program in the Northwoods seeks to empower girls through mountain biking. Rhinelander now claims the newest chapter of a national organization called Little Bellas.
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Last month, Sean Duffy made an appearance on Fox News that deeply offended Native American advocates.
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Several employees have quit working for Vilas County or are demoralized by their employment due to the conduct of County Board Chair Ron De Bruyne, a WXPR investigation finds.
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The 50-acre project will help Wisconsin move toward energy independence.
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The 50-acre project will help Wisconsin move toward energy independence.
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The state sets limits on how much money counties can collect through taxes. Vilas County says it's not enough.