WXPR We Live Up Here
WXPR We Live Up Here
WXPR Public Radio
WXPR's We Live Up Here series is a home for stories that focus on the people, history, and culture that make the Northwoods of Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan such a unique place to live.
A new way to experience the Northwoods’ forest history
The Northwoods Forest History Experience opened in Vilas County this summer.It’s a joint project of the North Lakeland Discovery Center and Manitowish Waters Historical Society.
Jul 24
4 min
A taste of spring: Harvesting ramps in the Northwoods
As trees are just starting to bud this spring, some parts of the woods are carpeted with bright green foliage.Ramps—or wild leeks—are hitting peak harvesting time in the Northwoods.
May 8
4 min
‘Megan’s Kind Community’ gains nonprofit status to grow mission to spread kindness and support community members
What started as a simple message to be kind and to be nice has grown into a community effort to support neighbors in need in the Mercer Area.“Megan’s Kind Community” is now an official non-profit dedicated to this mission.
Jan 16
4 min
By the community, for the community: The Lights of the Northwoods returns for its 9th year
The entirely volunteer-run light display at Hodag Park starts December 1st.
Nov 18, 2025
3 min
‘We just wanted to share a meal with the community’: The Table celebrates 30 years
For three decades, The Table has been a place for people to gather and share a meal.Run out of St Augustine's Episcopal Church in Rhinelander, The Table has gone through some changes over the years but its commitment to community remains.
Oct 8, 2025
3 min
New murals in Ironwood highlight the significance of local ecology
Artists in Ironwood are painting three murals on buildings throughout the city that focus on species of ecological significance to the region.
Sep 5, 2025
5 min
Waaswaaganing Indian Bowl celebrates 75 years of culture, dancing, and joy
For 75 years, Lac du Flambeau tribal members have shared their culture and traditions with visitors at the Waaswaaganing Indian Bowl.Each week the Indian Bowl invites visitors to experience a Pow Wow.
Aug 1, 2025
5 min
This Tomahawk farm is growing more than lavender and produce. It’s growing a healthy community.
A small farm in Lincoln County sells its produce by a simple motto--“pick what you need, pay what you can afford.”The couple who runs Tranquil Acres says it’s their way of helping their community eat healthy.
Jul 18, 2025
4 min
Building a tradition: Community effort goes into creating the Eagle River Ice Castle
The Eagle River Ice Castle has been a tradition since 1933 back when it was referred to as an ice palace.While designing and coordinating the build has changed leadership over the decades, it still remains an effort by the whole community.
Jan 17, 2025
4 min
Local artist creates more than 500 Christmas cards to ‘put more love into the world’
It’s a tradition for many people to send out Christmas cards to friends and family wishing them well and sending them love.One Northwoods woman is sending out more than 500 cards this year, all of them going to strangers.
Dec 6, 2024
4 min
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