Episodes

  • Hiles Foray brings people to small Forest County town to discover “Mushroom haven”

    Hiles Foray brings people to small Forest County town to discover “Mushroom haven”
    Aug 2 2024
    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.
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    5 mins
  • 39th annual Czech-Slovak Festival celebrates heritage and culture in Phillips

    39th annual Czech-Slovak Festival celebrates heritage and culture in Phillips
    Jun 21 2024
    Every year, in Phillips, Wisconsin, members of the community show up in droves for the annual Czech-Slovak Festival.
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    5 mins
  • Rhinelander Together sculpture designed to help people feel more connected to the community

    Rhinelander Together sculpture designed to help people feel more connected to the community
    Jun 14 2024
    Loneliness is considered a public health issue.There is growing evidence it is associated with the onset of depression and other common mental health problems.Artists and community members are working to create the “Together Sculpture” as part of a larger effort to combat loneliness in the Rhinelander area.
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    6 mins
  • Family shares series of children's books promoting Potawatomi stories

    Family shares series of children's books promoting Potawatomi stories
    Apr 12 2024
    Forest County Potawatomi Community’s Lee White published a series of children’s books before his passing in 2020.
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    3 mins
  • Volunteers and community create accessible experiences during Ski for Light event

    Volunteers and community create accessible experiences during Ski for Light event
    Feb 9 2024
    Ski for Light is an international non-profit that aims to teach visually- and mobility-impaired adults the sport of classic cross-country skiing.The lack of snow made the ski-part of the Ski for Light event in Rhinelander last week a bit hard to pull off.But in true Northwoods fashion, they found a way to make the best of it.
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    5 mins
  • The return of bison to the Forest County Potawatomi Farm brings back more traditions

    The return of bison to the Forest County Potawatomi Farm brings back more traditions
    Feb 2 2024
    Native Americans have a long tradition of using all parts of animal when they harvest it.In recent history, that’s been limited to deer, beaver, or muskrat.Now that the Forest County Potawatomi Community has brought back bison to its farm, the tradition of processing them has also returned.
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    5 mins
  • “Mr. Frank” Tree gets new honor as 2023’s Capitol Holiday Tree

    “Mr. Frank” Tree gets new honor as 2023’s Capitol Holiday Tree
    Nov 17 2023
    Right 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.
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    5 mins
  • Little Bellas gives girls confidence as they learn to mountain bike

    Little Bellas gives girls confidence as they learn to mountain bike
    Oct 6 2023
    Mountain biking has gained popularity in recent years, especially in the Northwoods as trail systems continue to grow.But the sport is still heavily dominated by men.Little Bellas is a national organization that focuses on teaching girls to mountain bike and the life skills that come with it.
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    5 mins