We learn about opioid-addiction treatment efforts in Manitowoc. Then, we talk to leaders of a Wisconsin group that has been working to prevent blindness for 40 years. Then, a story from Wisconsin Life. Then, a story from Wisconsin Life. Then, the legendary Guerrilla Cookie returns.
Featured in this Episode
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Rural treatment center receives $750,000 to expand services
Core Treatment Services in Manitowoc is receiving $750,000 from the federal government to address the fentanyl and opioid epidemic. The funding comes as the state witnesses its first decline in overdoses in years. We learn more about rural recovery services.
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The Wisconsin group fighting blindness around the world
Combat Blindness International is a Madison-based organization that has been providing preventative vision care around the world for four decades. We talk with the organization’s leader and its chief medical officer.
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Wisconsin Life
A lot goes into planning a funeral when a loved one passes away. For writer Yia Lor of Eau Claire, she helped fold thousands of money boats to honor her sister, Jer Lor. She looks back on that time and how she continues the tradition to show her everlasting love.
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Return of the Guerrilla Cookie
A Brodhead-area nonprofit is bringing back a famous Madison cookie to raise money for conservation efforts. We talk to a leader of the Southern Wisconsin Land Conservancy about the story of the Guerrilla Cookie.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Carmen Persaud Guest
- Reena Chandra Guest
- Dr. Peter Holm Guest
- Steve Apfelbaum Guest
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Joe Tarr Managing Producer
- Courtney Everett Producer
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
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