Mike Moen
Mike Moen is a radio news reporter with nearly two decades of experience in the field. He has covered much of the upper Midwest, including Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin and the Dakotas. Many of his stories have aired nationally, including several public radio programs.
-
Those in northern areas like Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota are preparing for another winter as a new global study raises questions about how colder climates might see fewer days of ice cover on lakes. -
Average Affordable Care Act premiums in Wisconsin would have been 56 percent higher this year without temporary subsidies from the federal government, and small-business advocates say a new extension is a big help when smaller firms are trying to get back on their financial feet.
-
School students across Wisconsin are still getting settled as the new academic year unfolds. And experts say it's important to get them in for a physical and get their hearing, vision, and teeth checked.
-
Managed grazing is one of several ways farmers can implement climate-friendly practices, and after a lengthy absence, a key source of federal aid has been restored
-
A program approved by Congress aims to give rural communities a leg up when applying for federal dollars. Municipal leaders in Wisconsin say this kind of help is badly needed in some areas.
-
Wisconsin is one of several Midwestern states to rank high in child well-being in an annual report. But this year's summary highlights mental-health challenges, and those concerns have been found in Wisconsin.
-
Congress has advanced the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Supporters of the bill say it covers a lot of ground, including provisions designed to make prescription drugs more affordable for older Americans. A Wisconsin nonprofit says the changes are long overdue.
-
The federal infrastructure law is helping states around the country address a variety of needs, including road repairs. That's welcome news for some rural Wisconsin communities, where local governments are having a hard time keeping up with deteriorating streets and county highways.
-
Similar to Wisconsin, aquatic invasive species a worry for Minnesota lakes
-
With the holidays here, Wisconsin foster families and other mentors are encouraged to maintain close connections with older teens no longer receiving foster care.
