WXPR Public Radio

07/24/2025

Galen’s coffee mug pretty much nailed the vibe when we got the news about losing our federal funding last week.

Thanks to YOU, we’re still here—broadcasting, adapting, and holding strong. But the fire's not out yet. Please give now at wxpr.org and help us spread the word.

Here’s to this incredible community that’s showing up for us.
☕*Coffee mugs clink.*☕ Cheers to local public radio!

07/23/2025

😲 Randy and Tim are shocked by how many comment sheets we’ve already collected this drive...

💬 But what about YOUR comment?
What do you love about WXPR? What would you share with new listeners or fellow members?

Now’s your chance to add your voice to the chorus. Drop a comment below and let us know why WXPR matters to you!

07/22/2025

Every sunset, every story, every song—

Together, we make WXPR more than a radio station. We make it a reflection of the place we love.

WXPR: Rooted here, broadcast everywhere, and powered by YOU. Give now at wxpr.org

07/21/2025

WXPR is powered by YOU—now more than ever. 🩵📻

With federal funding cuts stripping away 25% of our annual budget, we’re counting on our community to step up—not just this year, but every year moving forward.

🩵 Consider becoming a Sustaining Member with a monthly gift.

Whatever fits your budget, your ongoing support keeps WXPR strong, local, and independent.

👉 Give now during our Summer Member Drive at wxpr.org

07/21/2025

😍 New tote drop!

WXPR is Rooted Up North—and now you can be too. With a $15/month sustaining gift (or one-time $180 donation), you can select our brand-new eco-canvas tote featuring the "Rooted Up North" podcast logo!

Perfect for the farmers market or wherever you're headed, this sturdy, sustainable and locally-printed tote is available ONLY during this Summer Member Drive.

Pick yours up now with a gift at 📻 wxpr.org 💘

07/20/2025

What a night! Last night’s Open Airwaves Summer Concert was nothing short of magical—a perfect evening of music, community, and connection. Our hearts are full!

Huge thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate the power of public radio and the community who makes it possible. Special shoutout to Webb Wilder Band and Mama Ginger & the Red Hots for bringing the tunes, to our incredible co-hosts and partners at Music Makes a Difference, our dear friends and partners at ArtStart Rhinelander for their hospitality and to our generous sponsors: Headlining Sponsor Lakeland Realty and Supporting Sponsor St. Matthias' Thrift Shop.

Music really does make a difference—and so do YOU. 🎶

And we’re not even halfway through our Summer Member Drive! There’s still time to give, still time to spread the word, and still time to power what matters: wxpr.org

07/19/2025

From polka and bluegrass to country and rock, WXPR celebrates the rich soundscape of the Northwoods every single day. And tonight—we'll bring it into the heart of our community with a FREE CONCERT at ArtStart Rhinelander featuring roots rock legend Webb Wilder! (link to event in comments)

We bring more than music to your radio—we bring it to your parks, streets, and neighborhoods. That’s the power of public radio. That’s the power of YOU.

But today, it’s all at risk. With federal funding cuts eliminating a quarter of our budget, WXPR is counting on listener support to keep the music going.

Join us tonight for a great show and support us anytime at wxpr.org.
Because this home for music doesn’t exist without you.

07/18/2025

WXPR just lost $171,000 in federal funding—a quarter of our budget.
But with your help, we’re defunded, not defeated.

Listener support has always been our strongest lifeline.
Now more than ever, WXPR is powered by YOU.

Give now: wxpr.org

07/16/2025

🏡🎶 Looking for the perfect spot? Lakeland Realty knows a thing or two about prime locations — like having an office right next door to the summer’s hottest concert!

We’re proud to have Lakeland Realty as our Headlining Challenger Sponsor for WXPR's Open Airwaves Summer Concert featuring Webb Wilder THIS SATURDAY, July 19 at 6pm in downtown Rhinelander at ArtStart Rhinelander .

Thanks to their support and Music Makes a Difference, we’re turning downtown into the Northwoods’ backyard for a night of great music and community fun!

💛 Here’s to local businesses who know: it’s all about location, location...music!

07/16/2025

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