Competitors from around the globe descend on Hayward this weekend for the 60th World Lumberjack Championships. From logrolling to axe throwing, we learn what visitors can expect. Plus, a conversation with a retiree who has made it her hobby to learn about bandshells, bandstands in the shape of a shell, across the state.
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Wisconsin Weekend: 60th Annual Lumberjack Championships
The 60th Lumberjack World Championships are this weekend in Hayward. We look into the history of the event, which features chopping, sawing, axe throwing, log rolling and more.
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The Stories Behind Wisconsin's Bandstands
Summertime in Wisconsin is flush with concerts and festivals in city parks. And one common backdrop to these gatherings is the bandshell, a bandstand shaped like a seashell. We talk with a retiree who has made a hobby of visiting and learning about bandshells across Wisconsin over the past decade.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Keegan Kyle Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Ben Popp Guest
- Marjorie Kozich Guest
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