Supporting The Downtowns And Main Streets That Make Wisconsin Special

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Heard On The Larry Meiller Show
Mural in downtown Stevens Point painted by Alexander Landerman
A mural by artist Alexander Landerman has become a popular Instagram spot in downtown Stevens Point. The nonprofit CREATE Portage County, which funded the mural, plans to give grants to artists to create murals in small towns in the area. Rob Mentzer/WPR

Wisconsin’s historic downtowns and main streets with local businesses are trying to stay afloat, innovate, and meet consumers and Wisconsinites where they can to keep the culture and spirit alive during the pandemic. We talk with an expert about these struggles and successes of our state’s downtowns.

Episode Credits

  • Larry Meiller Host
  • Natalie Guyette Producer
  • Errin Welty Guest