Patty Murray
Patty Murray hasn’t seen it all quite yet, but is working toward that goal in her position as Wisconsin Public Radio’s reporter based in Northeastern Wisconsin.
Latest Contributed Stories
December 17, 2019
Meet Bruce The Spruce: Green Bay’s Talking Christmas Tree
For some people, Christmas in Green Bay is not complete without a visit to “Bruce the Spruce.” It’s a fake tree that talks to visitors. Bruce was created by the ...
December 4, 2019
From Trophy Bucks To Black Bears: Taxidermist Preserves Wisconsin’s Animals
Wisconsin’s deer hunting season is underway. After the meat has been packed in the freezer, taxidermists are there to preserve that trophy buck or other animals hunters want to preserve. ...
August 30, 2019
Who’s Behind The Shawano County Barn Quilts?
We recently received a question from a listener, Cassie. She asked, “Who do we contact about getting a barn quilt in Shawano County?” You should first know that Shawano County ...
September 19, 2018
Violinist Makes Grand Return To Green Bay Stage
Green Bay’s Weidner Center for the Performing Arts is marking its 25th Anniversary this season. It will celebrate the milestone with Green Bay native son Wayne Lin, who played a violin ...
September 25, 2017
Keeper Of The Light: A Modern Lighthouse Keeper
Wisconsin has a long history of lighthouses. The duties of their keepers have changed dramatically over the decades but the people who keep the lights on—and the memories of the importance ...
May 18, 2016
“New” Old Treasures At The Hamilton Wood Type Museum
A museum in Two Rivers is sorting through five semi-trucks worth of special carved wood printing blocks. The Hamilton Wood Type and Printing museum recently bought a collection from a ...
July 29, 2015
Oneida Farm Preserves Native Foodways
A small farm in Northeastern Wisconsin is helping to preserve an important aspect of the Oneida tribe's culture. Besides providing organic produce, the farm grows white corn, beans and squash ...
April 16, 2015
Solving Problems With Philosophy in Green Bay
Every month during the school year the Philosophers' Cafe is open. UW Green Bay philosophy professor Chris Martin heads the group which meets every month during the school year at ...
December 1, 2014
Crazy for Kolaches
Food is a huge part of life in Wisconsin. In Northeastern Wisconsin, a dedicated group of volunteers churns out thousands of a Czechoslovakian pastry called kolaches. Patty Murray caught up ...
August 27, 2014
Bay Beach
Wisconsin is home to one of the oldest amusement parks in the United States. Visitors from around the world come to Green Bay every summer to enjoy the rides and ...
July 30, 2014