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WXPR All Things OutdoorsAll Things Outdoors: Fishing by kayakYou don’t need to have the latest model fishing boats to get out on the water and cast a reel. In this episode of All Things Outdoors, Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto talks with WXPR’s Katie Thoresen about fishing from a kayak.2025-07-1506 minWXPR All Things OutdoorsAll Things Outdoors: Summer SafetyIn this episode of All Things Outdoors, WXPR's Katie Thoresen talks with Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto about some simple steps you can take to make sure you're being safe while having fun.2025-06-3006 minWXPR All Things OutdoorsAll Things Outdoors: Keep Wildlife WildAs young wildlife starts to move around this spring, it’s important to remember that just be they’re alone it doesn’t mean they’ve been abandoned.In this episode of All Things Outdoors, WXPR’s Katie Thoresen talks with Conservation Warden Tim Otto about the importance of keeping wildlife wild.2025-06-0205 minWXPR All Things OutdoorsAll Things Outdoors: Spring Turkey HuntThe Spring turkey hunting season is coming up. WXPR’s Katie Thoresen talks with Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto about what hunters need to know.2025-04-0706 min
Women of Substance Music Podcast#1687 Music by Luck, Katie MAC, Renee Coughlin, Tia McGraff, Piper Connolly, Sophia DeLeo, Corte di Lunas, Emmelie de Forest, Sapphie, Kristel-Lyn Birkholtz, Alexia Faith, Lisa Cerbone, Anna Thoresen, Clementine Moss, Emily Chloe QuinnTo get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit www.WOSPodcast.comThis show includes the following songs:Luck - Sweet Love FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYKatie MAC - Wannabe FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYRenee Coughlin - Happy In The Quiet FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYTia McGraff - Avalanche FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYPiper Connolly - Warning FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYSophia DeLeo - Peter Got Engaged FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYCorte di Lunas - A New Shape FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYEmmelie de Fore...2025-04-021h 05WXPR All Things OutdoorsAll Things Outdoors: Gearing up for fishingThis time of year is a transition between the ice fishing season until the big opener in May. In this episode of All Things Outdoors, Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto talks with WXPR's Katie Thoresen about ways to get ready and ideas to expand your skillset.2025-03-2404 minWXPR All Things OutdoorsAll Things Outdoors: Sharing the trailsWXPR's Katie Thoresen talks with Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto about getting outside and enjoying the snow while sharing the trails with others.2025-02-1005 minWXPR All Things OutdoorsAll Things Outdoors: Ice CampingFor All Things Outdoors, Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Brittany Hoffman talks with WXPR’s Katie Thoresen about how ice camping on lakes is becoming more accessible.2025-02-1006 minWXPR All Things OutdoorsAll Things Outdoors: Panfish and PikeFor All Things Outdoors, Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Brittany Hoffman talks with WXPR’s Katie Thoresen about how recently weather has been impacting panfish and northern pike fishing.2025-01-1305 minWXPR All Things OutdoorsAll Things Outdoors: Early Ice Fishing SeasonThe Northwoods is early into the ice fishing season. Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto talks with WXPR’s Katie Thoresen about opportunities this early in the season and what angler’s need to know to stay safe.2024-12-3005 minWXPR All Things OutdoorsAll Things Outdoors: Fall boatingMany people are getting out on the water before the ice sets in. WXPR's Katie Thoresen talks with Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Austin Babich about safety concerns this time of year.2024-11-1102 min
WXPR We Live Up HereHiles Foray brings people to small Forest County town to discover “Mushroom haven”Every July, dozens of fungi experts and novices descend on the Town of Hiles in Forest County.The town of around 450 people has been dubbed the Mushroom Capital of Wisconsin by the Wisconsin Mycological Society because of the diversity of mushrooms that can be found in the area.For WXPR’s We Live Up Here, Katie Thoresen tagged along on this year’s Hiles Mushroom Foray to learn more about what makes this area so unique.2024-08-0205 minWXPR We Live Up Here“Mr. Frank” Tree gets new honor as 2023’s Capitol Holiday TreeRight now, this year’s Capitol Holiday Tree is standing in the Capitol Rotunda waiting for decorations.The tree made its way to Madison from Rhinelander this week.For WXPR’s We Live Up Here, Katie Thoresen shares the story behind the tree and what it took to get it to the Capitol.2023-11-1705 min
WXPR The StreamMapping tools could help forest managers get ahead of invasive speciesThere are numerous insects that threaten the health of forests.One of the greatest challenges is finding them fast enough to stop the pests before they do irreversible damage.For WXPR’s The Stream, Katie Thoresen spoke with a Rhinelander-based scientist leading a project to try and meet this challenge.It’s part two of our series highlighting local researchers who have received Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding.2023-10-1204 minWXPR We Live Up HereSaint Maud’s aims to grow community and teach life skills through woodworkingSloyd is an education system developed in Finland in 1865 and is still widely used in Scandinavian countries.At its core, it teaches children character development through woodworking.A new school teaching the Sloyd Experience recently opened in Iron County, Wisconsin.As part of WXPR’s We Live Up Here Series, Katie Thoresen takes us to one of the classes and introduces us to the man bringing the skill set to the Northwoods.2023-06-2306 minWXPR We Live Up HereLOLA Sound Garden builds community through artAn outdoor art installation in Land O’Lakes invites people to immerse themselves in music, visual arts, and nature.The sound garden created by director and composer JG Everest has returned for another year.As part of WXPR’s We Live Up Here, Katie Thoresen explains how this community art project encourages everyone to be an artist.2023-06-1605 minWXPR We Live Up HereMark Daniels Jr. looks to defend boxing title while keeping eye on a bigger goalsA Forest County Potawatomi man will be defending his Wisconsin Middleweight Boxing championship title tomorrow in Green Bay.As part of WXPR’s We Live Up Here series, Katie Thoresen spoke with Mark Daniels Jr. about how the sport has shaped who he is.2023-05-1904 min