A Northwoods Moment In History
We turn back the clock with local historians to find out what life in the Northwoods used to be like. This is part of an initiative by WXPR to tell the history and culture of northern Wisconsin.
Latest Episodes
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This week on A Northwoods Moment in History, local historian Gary Entz tells us the story of William Gilson.When we study history in school, we are often… -
This week on A Northwoods Moment in History, local historian Gary Entz tells us about a football game between Rhinelander and Green Bay in 1896.Football… -
This week on A Northwoods Moment in History, local historian Gary Entz tells us how the town of St. Germain got its name.The town of St. Germain in Vilas… -
This week on A Northwoods Moment in History, we're talking about National Prohibition in 1920. It was a time that some Forest County residents weren't a… -
This week on A Northwoods Moment in History, local historian Gary Entz takes us back to a rather bizarre incident that took place in downtown Rhinelander… -
In 1945, a young man from Three Lakes was among the soldiers serving in the 14th Armored Division, and earned himself a unique place in the history… -
WXPR is celebrating 35 years on the radio this year.In this week's episode of A Northwoods Moment in History, local historian Gary Entz tells us exactly… -
We've all heard about the fatal plane crash that took the lives of Buddy Holly and many other pioneers of Rock and Roll in 1959. Did you know they had… -
On days when the weather in northern Wisconsin is particularly bleak, we've all felt sympathy for our mail carriers. This week on A Northwoods Moment in… -
This week on A Northwoods Moment in History, local historian Gary Entz explains the Treaty of St. Peters and how it affects us in the Northwoods…
