Hans Breitenmoser
Solar Schools (Hour 1)
In this “Best of UpNorthNews Radio,” we offer free advice to Senate candidate Eric Hovde: Don’t attend a Republican fundraiser in his adopted hometown in Orange County, California. Think he’ll listen? Plus, Hans Breitenmoser helps us appreciate Wisconsin’s growth in cranberries. The Black River Falls school district moves forward on solar energy use. And Chad […]
Long Train Runnin’ (Hour 2)
It’s just about harvest time in Wisconsin—and it looks to be another healthy crop for cranberries, in a state that overwhelmingly grows the most. We’ll look at the impact of the industry on the state’s economy. Also, it looks like a Canadian railroad strike won’t happen after all—something that could have had a major impact […]
Tariffs and Trump’s Next Trade War (Hour 2)
If Donald Trump becomes president again, Wisconsin farmers will have to brace for another trade war with China. Trump loves to threaten and impose tariffs, making them sound like some kind of punishment on other countries—but the real impact is a price hike on American consumers and loss of markets for farmers. We’ll talk to […]
Conservatives Against Conservation (Hour 2)
We’ll talk to Lincoln Co. dairy farmer Hans Breitenmoser about efforts to protect the valuable farm and land conservation programs that Republicans are hell-bent on slashing. Perhaps we can combine them and let cows graze on the golf courses or other developments that would bulldoze over prime land for farming and recreation? UpNorthNews with Pat […]
Now It’s Baseball Season (Hour 2)
Are sports seasons getting too long? We’ll mark last night’s finale of the hockey season—a Stanley Cup game seven that should signify the start of spring, but we’re already well into the summer storm season! Also, Hans Breitenmoser discusses what’s known and not known about the increased incidence of bird flu being found in dairy […]
We Ask Alice (Hour 2)
Former Alice in Dairyland Julia Nunes joins dairy farmer Hans Breitenmoser as we talk about celebrating June Dairy Month. A member of the UW-Stout football coaching staff tells us about the summertime prep about to take place ahead of the fall season. And Chad Holmes previews what he’s talking about on his weekday morning show […]
Charged Up to ‘See You Next Time’ (2nd Hour)
UpNorthNews Radio with Pat Kreitlow kicks off the hour with a recap of the holiday weekend’s weather and a forecast for this week with meteorologist Brittney Merlot. Then, Dr. Kristin Lyerly drops in for a discussion on what is going on in Louisiana in regards to mifepristone and medication abortions. The, big gas station chains […]
Who’s Really Getting Milked on the Farm?(Hour 2)
Senate Democrats recently released their list of priorities for a new Farm Bill—still overdue and still essential for farmers, processors, consumers, and the environment. We’ll compare their proposed investments in the rural economy with the massive cuts being demanded by House Republicans. UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio […]
Fair Maps impact and what need to happen next.
We talk to Hans Breitenmoser about how the new fair maps legislation has helped get better candidates on the ballot in 2024 and more competitive races. However, there is still to be done to make sure that the gerrymandered maps don’t return in the future. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic […]
Biting the Hand That Feeds (Hour 2)
A top official from the National Farmers Union will review a significant contradiction in rural America—a largely Republican-voting region that’s bound to be hurt badly if the budget blueprint promoted by House Republicans this year is adopted. UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from […]
