We explore a new Amtrak service in the state starting this week. Then, we examine air quality in Beloit following tests that show more particulate pollution than other communities. Then, we learn about efforts to discover and preserve effigy mounds in the state.
Featured in this Episode
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New Amtrak route across Wisconsin begins service
Tuesday marked the first run of the Amtrak Borealis train, which carries passengers across Wisconsin from Chicago to the Twin Cities. We talk to an engineer on the project about how it will affect transportation in the state.
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Testing raises alarms over Beloit air quality
Volunteer testing of the air in Beloit found the city has the worst level of particulate pollution in the United States. We talk with volunteers involved with the project about what causes this pollution, what risks it poses and what can be done to alleviate it.
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Efforts to discover and document effigy mounds
Father-son duo Ritchie Brown and Casey Brown are members of the Ho-Chunk Nation who have been surveying and mapping effigy mounds around the state for decades. We explore their work to document this history and share the mounds with new generations.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Lisa Stern Guest
- Pablo Toral Guest
- Brittany Keyes Guest
- Casey Brown Guest
- Ritchie Brown Guest
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Keegan Kyle Managing Producer
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Joe Tarr Producer
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
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