Europe trade mission, Climate action plans, La Crosse’s library of granny flat plans

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Tommy G. Thompson Center
The Tommy G. Thompson Center in Madison, which houses several state agencies, including the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority, or WHEDA. (Bill Martens/WPR)

First we learn about the trade relationship between Wisconsin and Germany. Then, we talk to Sun Prairie and Beloit city leaders about their sustainability goals. Then, an online library in La Crosse helps people who want to build accessory dwelling units.

Featured in this Episode

  • Wisconsin’s trade mission to Europe

    We talk with the secretary and CEO of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation about the effort to maintain and strengthen trade relationships with Wisconsin’s sister state of Hessen, Germany.

  • City climate action plans

    Some Wisconsin municipalities are putting together plans for how to tackle climate change. We talk to leaders from the cities of Sun Prairie and Beloit about how to fight climate change at the local level.

  • La Crosse's online library of sustainable housing designs

    As construction season begins, we explore La Crosse’s online library of sustainable housing units. As part of the city’s Climate Action Plan, a design competition revealed innovative ways that neighbors can build an accessory dwelling unit. The winners share more.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Missy Hughes Guest
  • Rose Daily Guest
  • Jerry Gabrielatos Guest
  • Ted Redmond Guest
  • Lewis Kuhlman Guest
  • Jacob Bielanski Guest
  • Matt Bryan Guest
  • Avery Lea Rogers Producer
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Courtney Everett Producer
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Dean Knetter Executive Producer
  • Tim Peterson Managing Producer