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Robin Washington

United States

Host/Producer at Simply Superior

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Articles

  • Retired professor's essays detail joys and challenges of making a home in the woods

    2 days ago | wpr.org | Robin Washington

    April 22 is Earth Day - a celebration many around the world mark by getting back to nature in some way. The observance has its roots in northern Wisconsin, specifically with the visit by President John F. Kennedy to the Apostle Islands in 1963. For many local residents, coexisting with nature is a yearlong passion and responsibility.

  • From hospice care, longtime Superior activist Kym Young reflects on her many different causes

    1 week ago | wpr.org | Robin Washington

    Kym Young is known as one of the strongest voices for racial equality in the Twin Ports. Originally from Virginia, she moved to Superior in the 1990s and studied at the University of Wisconsin-Superior, where she received a master's in art history and minored in anthropology. She spent many years as an advocate for survivors of domestic violence and integrates her art into that work, with the goal of empowering women and elevating their voices.

  • With new tariffs, Wisconsin importers may face added costs before their products reach stores

    2 weeks ago | wpr.org | Robin Washington

    On Wednesday, President Donald Trump suspended planned tariffs on dozens of countries, the latest move in a timeline extending back to Inauguration Day that includes imposing tariffs and walking back threats of even larger tariffs, especially as pressure mounts over the stock market's reaction to his plans. Trump on Wednesday announced a 90-day pause on planned tariff hikes for most countries and will stick with a planned 10 percent tariff on their exports.

  • Dissecting northwest Wisconsin's vote in state Supreme Court, downballot races

    2 weeks ago | wpr.org | Robin Washington

    Last week's state Supreme Court election brought national attention to Wisconsin, with voters in the northwest corner of the state a contributing factor in the victory of the Democrat-backed candidate, Dane County Judge Susan Crawford.

  • In home state of water skiing, wake boats stirring up controversy

    2 weeks ago | apg-wi.com | Robin Washington

    The thawing of Wisconsin’s lakes means it’s boating season again, and a popular activity on the water is wake boating. It’s similar to water skiing, except it creates a bigger wave in the boat’s wake. While that can mean loads of fun, it’s not necessarily so for those looking for more peaceful activities on the water. It also can affect aquatic species and water quality. kAmp>@?8 E9@D6 25G@42E:?8 7@C 2 32=2?46 36EH66?

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