North America’s largest cross-country ski race, the Birkebeiner, takes place this weekend with and a five-time Olympic medalist is set to compete. We talk with her about her skiing career, her breast cancer diagnosis and more. We also learn more about Wisconsin’s rich history of lead and zinc mining.
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Wisconsin Weekend: History Of Lead Mining In The State
Southwestern Wisconsin has a rich lead and zinc mining heritage. Join us as we explore the state’s history with mining, consider what it meant for our economy and for community development, and find out how badgers became a symbol for the state based on our mining activities.
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Olympic Gold Medalist Kikkan Randall Takes On The Birkebeiner
Five-time Olympian and PyeongChang gold medalist Kikkan Randall is in Hayward, Wisconsin for North America’s largest cross-country ski race — the American Birkebeiner. We talk to the cross-country skier about making Olympic history before receiving her breast cancer diagnosis, and her plans for the big race on Saturday.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Breann Schossow Producer
- Laura Pavin Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Tracey Roberts Guest
- Kikkan Randall Guest
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