The Rise Of Urban Poultry Farming, Patient Injuries And Infections, Legendarily Tall

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Last week Wisconsin Rapids became the latest city in the state to allow poultry farming within its city limits. Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert hear why the practice is on the rise and how to keep an urban coop. Then they explore why hospitals in Wisconsin could be facing potential fines, and chronicle the life of Wisconsin’s tallest person ever.

Featured in this Show

  • Wisconsin Rapids Is Latest Wisconsin City To Allow Poultry Farming

    Last week Wisconsin Rapids became the latest city in the state to allow limited poultry farming within its city limits. Urban poultry farming is a growing trend around the country and a University of Wisconsin poultry specialist talks about why that is and how best to go about starting a coop in the city.

  • Hospitals Across Nation, Wisconsin Facing Potential Fines

    Because of a crackdown on patient injuries and infections, more than 750 hospitals across the countries could be facing potential fines. A health reporter discusses what’s being looked at, and how Wisconsin stacks up.

  • Wisconsin Legends: Clifford Thompson

    During his lifetime, Clifford Thompson claimed he was 8’7.’’ A writer talks about the life of the tallest Wisconsinite who ever lived.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Galen Druke Producer
  • Chris Malina Producer
  • Jordan Rau Guest
  • Ashley Steinbrinck Guest

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