The state legislature passed a number of bills in the last hours of this session. WPR’s Capital Bureau Chief joins us to review the sessions. The state of Wisconsin has no shortage of unique names for its towns and cities, take Oconomowoc and Ashwaubenon for example. Our guest helps us pronounce some of the more difficult names, and shares her favorites. We also learn some new recipes that use citrus to brighten up the winter season.
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Assembly Scrambles To Pass Bills In Final Session
The Wisconsin Assembly scrambled late into the evening Thursday in their final session. Several bills were passed. WPR’s Capital Bureau Chief joins us to discuss the session.
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Learning To Pronounce The Many Interesting Names Of Places Around Wisconsin
The state of Wisconsin is no stranger to interesting place names like Oconomowoc and Ixonia. There’s even a villiage called Eleva which, according to rumor, was supposed to be named “Elevator” before the town ran out of paint for the sign. Our guest gives us a primer on mastering the unique names you’ll find throughout Wisconsin.
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Food Friday: Using Citrus To Brighten Winter Menus
A lot of typical winter food can be heavy–comfort food, root vegetable dishes, heavy meats. You can brighten your winter menu with citrus, which is typically in season during the Wisconsin winter. We talk to Food Friday regular Lori Skelton about how to incorporate more citrus into our winter food.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Judith Siers-Poisson Host
- KP Whaley Producer
- Matt Oleson Producer
- Amanda Magnus Producer
- Shawn Johnson Guest
- Jackie Johnson Guest
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