Joel Patenaude

Wisconsin

Producer, The Morning Show at Wisconsin Today

Producer for The Morning Show on Wisconsin Public Radio's Ideas Network

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Wisconsin State Parks Celebrates 125 Years

1 month ago | urbanmilwaukee.com | Joel Patenaude

In 1900, Wisconsin created the first state park in the United States. From the rocky bluffs of Interstate State Park in northwest Polk County, visitors can still look down on the St. Croix River and see it as it appeared 125 years ago.
Much loved and underfunded, Wisconsin State Parks celebrates 125 years

1 month ago | wpr.org | Joel Patenaude

In 1900, Wisconsin created the first state park in the United States. From the rocky bluffs of Interstate State Park in northwest Polk County, visitors can still look down on the St. Croix River and see it as it appeared 125 years ago.
Henry Vilas Zoo delays construction plans for new giraffe exhibit

2 months ago | captimes.com | Joel Patenaude

The Henry Vilas Zoo stuck out its neck 18 months ago when it announced that construction of a $21 million giraffe exhibit would begin in the spring of 2025. Zoo officials now say the project won’t likely go out to bid until this summer, delaying the start of construction to next year potentially. The project’s revised timeline could also delay the return of Eddie, a nearly 16-year-old male giraffe transferred in 2023 to a Green Bay-area zoo to live with two other giraffes.
Wisconsin researcher says fitness trackers offer valuable, accurate health data

Mar 26, 2025 | wpr.org | Joel Patenaude

Today's wearable fitness trackers do far more than count steps. The top models monitor heart rates, oxygen saturation, quality of sleep and even menstrual cycles. Several companies have spent decades making and improving these devices. One University of Wisconsin-Madison researcher says they are remarkably accurate as a result.
The story of The Onion is 'funny because it's true'

Mar 10, 2025 | captimes.com | Joel Patenaude

In 1988, a motley crew of University of Wisconsin-Madison students and dropouts created the satirical newspaper The Onion — arguably, one of Madison’s greatest exports. In the decades since, monied interests tried to cash in on The Onion’s success, nearly killing the comedy in the process. But according to a new book, the joke’s on its old corporate overlords: The Onion has regained its independence and is as subversive as ever.
Improvements to hearing aid tech, access has led to better and cheaper options

Feb 21, 2025 | wpr.org | Joel Patenaude

Tens of millions of Americans suffer from hearing loss. Fewer than one-third of them seek treatment. Untreated hearing loss can take a toll on the mental health of those hard of hearing, according to Rachel Lee, a University of Wisconsin-Madison clinical associate professor and audiologist. "Hearing loss is associated with a lot of things, such as social isolation, which can lead to depression and anxiety.
Changing winter driving habits could reduce use, ill effects of road salt

Feb 14, 2025 | wpr.org | Joel Patenaude

To keep roadways safe in snowy, winter conditions, the reliance on salt from one Wisconsin county to another. This for state officials trying to reduce overall usage of road salt and limit corrosion of infrastructure and its toxic effects on the environment and drinking water supplies. "Wisconsin is the only state that contracts out for snow removal," said Shannon Haydin, the stormwater runoff section manager in the Bureau of Watershed Management for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Midvale Boulevard bike lane plan suspended over parking concerns

Feb 7, 2025 | captimes.com | Joel Patenaude

After the prospect of losing on-street parking to new bike lanes stirred opposition from some northern Midvale Boulevard homeowners, city officials announced this week that more alternatives would be considered, delaying the target date for construction. Under the city’s initial plans, nearly all parking on the boulevard — from Mineral Point Road to University Avenue — would have been eliminated, making room for bike lanes.
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Jan 30, 2025 | isthmus.com | Joel Patenaude

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'Adulting' classes offered by UW-Extension

Jan 15, 2025 | wpr.org | Joel Patenaude

"Adulting" is how many young people refer to the myriad ways they're required to adopt the life skills of grown-ups. Unfortunately, these skills - from buying groceries, signing leases and paying taxes - aren't always taught before they're needed. Offering classes under the broad umbrella of "independent living skills" are people like Amanda Kostman, a family living educator with the University of Wisconsin-Extension's Human Development and Relationships Institute.

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