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In the days before recorded music, if anyone wanted to listen to music they had to sing or learn to play an instrument. The fiddle was an especially popular choice for long winter nights in Northwoods lumber camps.

Jury begins deliberations at Kyle Rittenhouse’s trial, COVID cases in Wisconsin continue to climb, and deer season draws hunters from across the country spending millions of dollars in Wisconsin.

COVID cases surge in Michigan and Minnesota, airport travel returns to pre-pandemic levels, and local rehabilitation groups ask deer hunters for donations.

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act could improve Northwoods broadband, Michigan researchers receive a grant to study new sources of rare earth metals, and the Oneida County Board raises the stipend for board members to attend meetings.

US plans to discuss Michigan oil pipeline with Canada, United Airlines will stop flights out of Central Wisconsin Airport, and local communities encourage people to shop local this holiday season.

WXPR local newscast for Friday, November 5, 2021

WXPR local news for Friday, November 12, 2021

White House hosts summit of tribal nations, Wisconsin DHS warns of a severe flu season and Grow North and Northwoods Young Professionals launch a new software to help businesses retain young employees.

WXPR talks to DNR Conservation Tim Otto about safety concerns, common law violations, and how he defines a successful hunt.

The settlers from Kentucky who came to Forest County at the turn of the century transformed the region. But a few got involved in illegal activities, and one small group created a large enough ruckus that the National Guard got involved.