Winter heating costs, High school football decline

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Snow and ice covers window panes
The Duluth-Superior area saw a heavy wintry mix of snow and ice on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022. Danielle Kaeding/WPR

A Wisconsin utilities expert helps us preview the winter heating season. Then, we talk to a Wisconsin high school football writer about why the sport is declining in the state

Featured in this Show

  • How much will heat cost you this winter?

    This winter, home heating costs in the Midwest are projected to be 21 percent less than last winter, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. But even with that drop, Wisconsinites can expect it to be one of the most expensive winters on record. We’ll talk to a household utility expert about how the energy market could impact our heating bill, and what we can do to save money.

  • Why high school football participation is down in Wisconsin

    Multiple high school football teams in Wisconsin had to cancel games this season due to a lack of players participating in the sport. A Wisconsin high school football writer joins us to look at what is driving the decline and what impacts it has.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Beatrice Lawrence Producer
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Tom Content Guest
  • Travis Wilson Guest

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