Lauren Knisbeck

Racing Rivals and Orchard Dreams (Hour 3)

May 6, 2025

Start your engines for a wild ride through Marinette's river races, featuring speedboat pro Kristi Ellison. Raised on racing, Kristi spills on adrenaline-pumping 100 mph races and the American Powerboat Association. The races are coming up on June 7th & 8th. Meanwhile, Green Bay schools plant the seeds of sustainability with New Leaf Foods' orchard initiatives, teaching kids to grow their own food. Lauren Knisbeck shares how pear, cherry, and apple trees are sprouting in schoolyards, aiming for a sustainable future.

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