Articles by Mary Kate McCoy

Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Feeling Anxious Or Stressed About The Coronavirus? Psychologist Offers Strategies To Cope

Mary Kate McCoy
Wisconsin Public Radio
Tuesday, March 24, 2020 - 3:30pm
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As the situation surrounding COVID-19 continues to evolve, feelings of stress, anxiety and uncertainty are natural. But there are steps you can take to manage those emotions.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Are Pregnant Women At Higher Risk For COVID-19? Answers From An OB-GYN

Mary Kate McCoy
Wisconsin Public Radio
Monday, March 23, 2020 - 6:00am
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As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, there is increasing concern about at-risk populations. Evidence from the COVID-19 outbreak shows some, like the elderly, are more vulnerable to the virus. Should pregnant women be concerned?
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

As Restaurants Close In Pandemic, A Chef Considers What Can Be Done To Help

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Mary Kate McCoy
Wisconsin Public Radio
Friday, March 20, 2020 - 6:50am
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Luke Zahm, owner of the Driftless Cafe in Viroqua, laid off his employees and asked them to file for unemployment. While the fallout will likely continue for months, there are opportunities for community members to help those economically hit by the outbreak.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Can Pets Contract Or Transmit COVID-19? A Virologist Answers Household Pet Questions

Mary Kate McCoy
Wisconsin Public Radio
Wednesday, March 18, 2020 - 12:20pm
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As COVID-19 continues to spread in Wisconsin, questions have surfaced on how household pets and livestock are affected by the virus, and what can be done to protect them.

Why Haven't More People Heard Of The Endangered Regal Fritillary?

Mary Kate McCoy
Wisconsin Public Radio
Wednesday, September 18, 2019 - 12:00pm
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On this particular day, and in this particular year, the regal fritillary appeared to be thriving at the Schurch-Thomson Prairie outside Barneveld.

An Industry On The Line: Commercial Fishing The Mighty Mississippi

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Mary Kate McCoy
Wisconsin Public Radio
Wednesday, August 28, 2019 - 12:00pm
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Mike Valley is perched in his fishing boat, taking in the scene around him. It's idyllic — birds are chirping and small waves gently brush up against the side of the boat.

How Did Wisconsin Get Its Name?

Mary Kate McCoy
Wisconsin Public Radio
Friday, May 10, 2019 - 12:00pm
Wisconsin's name came from the Algonquian language family — spoken by tribes in Wisconsin like the Menominee, Ojibwe, Potawatomi and Mohican. But it certainly wasn't pronounced as it is today.
Series: Civic Science In Wisconsin

Croaks, Ribbits And Chirps: Counting Wisconsin's Frogs And Toads

Mary Kate McCoy
Wisconsin Public Radio
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John Munson
Wisconsin Public Radio
Friday, April 19, 2019 - 6:00am
The annual Wisconsin Frog and Toad Survey covers about 100 roadside routes across the state, along which volunteers stop at 10 listening stations to document breeding calls from the amphibians.
Series: Tick-Borne Diseases In Wisconsin

Why The Invasive Longhorned Tick Has Potential To Reach Wisconsin

Mary Kate McCoy
Wisconsin Public Radio
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Larry Meiller
Wisconsin Public Radio
Tuesday, January 22, 2019 - 4:15pm
An invasive tick species is swiftly making its way across the United States, the first to do so in about 50 years.

Stopping Unwanted Critters From Sneaking Indoors Requires Diligence

Mary Kate McCoy
Wisconsin Public Radio
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Larry Meiller
Wisconsin Public Radio
Friday, October 26, 2018 - 9:00am
Fall and winter's plunging temperatures inspire spending more time indoors, but that warmth can also be an invitation to some unwelcome guests.
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