Erin Gottsacker
Erin Gottsacker worked at WXPR as a Morning Edition host and reporter from December 2020 to January 2023. During her time at the station, Erin reported on the issues that matter most in the Northwoods.
A Cincinnati native, Erin graduated from Ohio State University with bachelor’s degrees in Journalism and International Development. Before coming to Wisconsin, she served as a Peace Corps educator in rural Ethiopia.
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Oneida County recently boosted starting pay for corrections officers, with hopes is that higher pay will attract more workers to a field that’s struggling nationwide to recruit and retain them.
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As the prices of eggs and gasoline climbed in 2022, the price of another hot commodity moved in the opposite direction. Lumber prices fell 63 percent last year.
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For more than 50 years, The Clean Water Act has guided decisions when it comes to our lakes, rivers, and groundwater. How it’s been put to use to clean up waterways in Wisconsin is the topic of this month’s Science on Tap. Then, scammers targeting student-loan borrowers in Wisconsin are shifting into high gear, spurred by the uncertainty surrounding President Joe Biden's debt-cancellation plan. And finally, Gov. Tony Evers and Lt. Gov.-Elect Sara Rodriguez will be sworn in today at noon in the Capitol Rotunda in Madison.
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Minocqua is bringing a legendary snowman back to life – and it’s not Frosty. It’s Snowmy Kromer, a 40-foot-tall snowman that has graced Northwoods winters with its presence for decades.
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Minocqua is bringing a legendary snowman back to life – and it’s not Frosty. It’s Snowmy Kromer, a 40-foot-tall snowman that has graced Northwoods winters with its presence for decades.
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Wednesday is the shortest day of the year, and despite bitterly cold temperatures, some people in the Northwoods are celebrating with a community solstice fire. Then, as holiday shoppers wrap up their shopping, fraud experts warn about ignoring red flags for scams. And finally, millions of people are preparing to travel this week. But severe weather could disrupt plans.
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The Northwoods Community Garden is partnering with Nicolet College and ArtStart to celebrate the winter solstice by hosting a solstice fire.
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The Rhinelander City Council voted Monday night to proceed with the contract process to hire Patrick Reagan as the city’s next administrator. Then, in the wake of the midterm election, Wisconsin Republicans still have a tight grip over the Legislature. Analysts point to political maps drawn by party leaders, noting the districts are more gerrymandered than ever. And finally, as respiratory illnesses circulate the Northwoods, doctors offer advice on how and when to seek care.
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Karl’s Transport in Antigo is one of 15 carriers across the country to participate in the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program, which allows the company to train 18-, 19-, and 20-year-olds to drive commercial vehicles interstate.
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Workers say the wet snow and warm temperatures posed challenges for grooming. Snowmobile trails remain closed across the area, while some cross-country ski trails should be groomed in time for the weekend.