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New job numbers surpass expectations, Hidden gems in Wisconsin

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Employee Char Fatke wipes down abelt with disinfectant at the Piggly Wiggly grocery store
Employee Char Fatke wipes down abelt with disinfectant at the Piggly Wiggly grocery store in Sister Bay, Wis., on March 30, 2020. Fatke had just started working at the store, which is seeing increased business during the pandemic as second home-owners return to Door County earlier than usual. Coburn Dukehart/Wisconsin Watch

The U.S. economy added almost twice the number of jobs in September than many experts predicted. We find out what accounted for the growth and what it means for the months ahead. We also explore the hidden gems for Wisconsin travelers with the authors of a new book about the state’s quirky side.

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  • A guide to Wisconsin's quirky side

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    A pair of Eau Claire-based travel writers share some of their favorite hidden, quirky, and off-the-beaten-path sites and stories they’ve discovered about Wisconsin.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Kristi Flick Manus Guest
  • Tom Manus Guest

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