Articles by Andy Soth

Series: Health In Rural Wisconsin

Life and Death: Rural EMTs Face Staffing Shortages

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Andy Soth
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, August 25, 2017 - 7:00pm
Many ambulance services in rural Wisconsin are facing hardships. They are often volunteer-driven, and face shortages of volunteers who can serve as EMTs.
Series: Growing Rural Wisconsin's Economy

The Costs Of Taking Broadband The Extra Mile In Wisconsin

Scott Gordon
WisContext
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Andy Soth
PBS Wisconsin
Zac Schultz
PBS Wisconsin
Monday, June 12, 2017 - 10:53am
As Wisconsin struggles to grow private-sector jobs, there is potential to expand telecommuting work outside urbanized areas of the state by improving broadband connections.
Series: Growing Rural Wisconsin's Economy

Broadband Internet Investments Critical For Rural Wisconsin

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Andy Soth
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, June 9, 2017 - 7:00pm
Wisconsin is making strides in improving broadband access for rural communities, but the state remains a checkerboard of digital haves and have-nots. In Pepin, though, residents are finding differing levels of access to high-speed internet connections.
Series: Wisconsin's Diverse Waves Of Immigration

A Spanish Language Radio Station In Madison Speaks Out

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Andy Soth
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, March 3, 2017 - 7:00pm
La Movida is Wisconsin's first Spanish language radio station, and the husband and wife who run it sad they're looking to debunk rumors and calm the fears of many undocumented immigrants in the community.
Series: Growing Rural Wisconsin's Economy

How Transportation Funding Looks From A Spring Valley Travel Center

Scott Gordon
WisContext
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Andy Soth
PBS Wisconsin
Monday, February 6, 2017 - 11:50am
They're as familiar a part of America's car-oriented transportation infrastructure as the roads themselves: Highway travel centers with gas, commercial truck and RV parking, Wi-Fi, a convenience store and maybe an in-house fast-food joint or and other amenities.
Series: Growing Rural Wisconsin's Economy

The State's Transportation Shortfall Is Felt In Rural Western Wisconsin

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Andy Soth
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, February 3, 2017 - 7:00pm
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Tony Huppert and his family own TEAM Oil Travel Center in Spring Valley. As Gov. Scott Walker and key Republicans in the Wisconsin Legislature are split over transportation funding, rural areas find themselves in a difficult position when it comes to maintaining and repairing roads.
Series: Local Food Science
Series: Civic Science In Wisconsin

La Crosse's Public Library Has Added Seeds To Its Collection

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Andy Soth
PBS Wisconsin
Tuesday, January 24, 2017 - 12:00pm
Cindy Mischnick was a driving force behind the La Crosse Seed Library, the state's first that allows patrons to "check out" seeds to plant in their gardens.

Design Professor Creates Computer Game That Explores St. Croix River History

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Andy Soth
PBS Wisconsin
Thursday, November 3, 2016 - 12:00pm
A sleepy cabin atop a river bluff seems an unlikely inspiration for a videogame. But it was there that Dave Beck dreamed up Tombeaux .
Series: Local Food Science

University of Wisconsin Gets Involved In Local Food Movement

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Andy Soth
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, July 1, 2016 - 7:00pm
UW-Madison researchers are helping extend the science behind the farm to table movement. Its idea is to source more food from local farms to improve nutritional opportunities and local economies.
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Series: Voter ID In Wisconsin

Online Registration Bill Echoes Voter ID Debate

Scott Gordon
WisContext
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Zac Schultz
PBS Wisconsin
Andy Soth
PBS Wisconsin
Jennifer Hadley
PBS Wisconsin
Monday, February 15, 2016 - 12:05pm
Wisconsinites are hearing some familiar arguments lately about a pending change in the state's election law, with proponents saying it will streamline the democratic process in Wisconsin and others saying it will undermine low-income and minority voters. No, this change is not about Wisconsin's voter ID law.