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It's happening in every corner of Wisconsin—Cassville, Menomonie, Superior, Madison, La Crosse County, Dane County, Westport, Manitowoc County, Door County. Communities all over the state are passing moratoriums and ordinances aimed at stopping what a year ago seemed unstoppable: the unchecked flood of AI data centers into our state. In this episode, who is pushing this avalanche of local action, and will it be enough to stem the environmental harms already unfolding because of AI data centers? Host: Amy Barrilleaux Guest: Blaine Halverson, Community Organizer, Great Lakes Neighbors United Resources for You: Petition: Stop Unchecked AI Data Center Development  Episode 74: The Truth About AI Data Centers and Our Water Into Thin Air: How AI data center energy use harms our water resources AI Data Centers will use more energy than all the homes in the state combined      

Jesse Vang faces life in prison. Katrina Baur faces sixty years. Both are charged in the death of Baur's three-year-old son Elijah Vue. Both have pleaded not guilty. And both are heading toward separate trials in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. The question hovering over every pretrial hearing: will one of them cooperate against the other?The evidence already creates pressure. Text messages between Baur and Vang document what the criminal complaint describes as coordinated cruelty against a toddler. A deleted photograph from Baur's phone. A suitcase with Elijah's DNA that Vang dropped at a donation center while his phone was at home building a false alibi. And a Facebook message Baur sent within sixty seconds of Vang's 911 call, coaching him on what to say to police — a message she deleted and investigators recovered. The evidence ties both of them to what happened. But their charges are structured differently. Vang carries the direct harm charge. Baur carries neglect. That gap could become leverage.The pretrial fight has gone against the defense so far — venue change denied, outside jurors denied, sequestration denied. A forensic evidence challenge over sand and gravel is still pending. Vang was on federal supervised release when all of this happened, and nobody in the system flagged that a three-year-old had been placed in his home. Tony Brueski breaks down the legal positioning, the evidence each defendant faces, and whether the separate trial structure creates an opening for one to flip — with a reporter who has been covering every court appearance.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#ElijahVue #JesseVang #KatrinaBaur #ManitowocCounty #TrueCrime #JusticeForElijah #WisconsinTrial #TrueCrimeToday #CriminalJustice #TrueCrimePodcast

Elijah Vue was three years old. His father was in prison. His mother sent him to live with a convicted felon who was still on federal supervised release — a man she had once told police had trafficked her. The criminal complaint describes what happened inside that Two Rivers apartment as a coordinated campaign: standing punishments, cold water, text messages between Baur and Vang about making a toddler afraid. A deleted photograph of the boy blindfolded and bruised. And when Elijah was reported missing, a cover story coached within sixty seconds of the 911 call.The investigation recovered almost everything they allegedly tried to erase. Surveillance footage dismantled Vang's alibi. A suitcase at a thrift store tested positive for the child's DNA. Deleted messages were pulled from both phones. Seven months of community searching ended when a hunter found Elijah's remains three miles from the apartment. Forensic findings: healed fractures, prolonged harm, homicide.Now both face trials in Manitowoc County. Vang faces life. Baur faces sixty years. A judge denied every motion to move the case. A forensic evidence fight is still pending. And the question that no trial can fully answer: who failed this child? A federal system that didn't flag a toddler in a felon's home? A mother who knew Vang's history? A community that didn't see what was happening? Both have pleaded not guilty. Tony Brueski and a reporter covering this case from the beginning walk through every piece of it — the people, the evidence, the legal fight, and the system that broke.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#ElijahVue #JesseVang #KatrinaBaur #TwoRivers #ManitowocCounty #TrueCrime 

Jesse Vang faces harm to a child through repeated acts causing death — a charge that carries life in prison, filed with repeater enhancers because of his extensive criminal history. Katrina Baur faces chronic neglect of a child with consequence of death — up to sixty years, but structured around a fundamentally different theory of responsibility. Vang is charged as the direct actor. Baur is charged as the one who placed her child in harm's way and failed to protect him. Both have pleaded not guilty.That charging distinction tells a story on its own. Prosecutors in Manitowoc County are drawing a line between what Vang allegedly did to Elijah Vue inside that Two Rivers apartment and what Baur allegedly allowed to happen by putting her three-year-old there in the first place — with a man she had once told police had trafficked her. The text messages suggest collaboration. The deleted photograph suggests awareness. The sixty-second coaching message after the 911 call suggests active participation in the cover-up. But the charges say the state sees Vang and Baur in different lanes.Meanwhile, the pretrial fight continues. Vang lost motions for venue change, outside jurors, and jury sequestration. A hearing on challenged forensic evidence — sand and gravel linking the area where Elijah's remains were found to Vang's home — is pending. Vang was on federal supervised release when Elijah was placed in his care, raising questions about who was monitoring him and why nobody flagged a child in his home. Tony Brueski breaks down the legal landscape with a reporter covering both cases — the charges, the pretrial rulings, the evidence fights, and the systemic question of how this happened under the federal government's watch.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#ElijahVue #JesseVang #KatrinaBaur #ManitowocCounty #TrueCrime #JusticeForElijah #WisconsinTrial #HiddenKillers #CriminalJustice #TrueCrimePodcast

For seven months, the city of Two Rivers, Wisconsin searched for a three-year-old boy named Elijah Vue. The FBI came. The Wisconsin Department of Justice came. Hundreds of community volunteers showed up with flashlights and search dogs. They combed through landfills, dove into storm drains and the West Twin River, and searched private property across Manitowoc County. Volunteers even searched the Avery family salvage yard. A $40,000 reward was posted. Elijah's grandmother wept at a press conference and said, “Every day without him feels like a piece of our hearts is missing.”All of that was happening while the two people who allegedly knew the truth — Jesse Vang and Katrina Baur — sat in the Manitowoc County Jail. Vang had called 911 on February 20 and said the boy walked away during a nap. Within sixty seconds, Baur had messaged him telling him what to say. She deleted it. Investigators recovered it. Surveillance footage placed Vang driving a borrowed car around Two Rivers the night before the 911 call while his phone stayed home streaming Netflix. A suitcase he dropped at a donation center tested positive for Elijah's DNA.In September 2024, a hunter found Elijah's remains three miles from the apartment. The community held a birthday celebration for Elijah in August, not knowing he was already gone. Both Vang and Baur face felony charges. Both have pleaded not guilty. Tony Brueski sits down with a reporter who was on the ground through the entire search to talk about what the investigation looked like from Two Rivers — the evidence trail, the community effort, and the seven months between the 911 call and the discovery.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#ElijahVue #JesseVang #KatrinaBaur #TwoRiversWI #TrueCrime #JusticeForElijah #ManitowocCounty #HiddenKillers #ColdCase #TrueCrimePodcast

The night before Jesse Vang called 911 to report three-year-old Elijah Vue missing, surveillance cameras in Two Rivers, Wisconsin captured him driving a borrowed Nissan Altima through town. His phone was sitting at his apartment, playing a Netflix movie — building what prosecutors allege was a false alibi. On camera, Vang pulled up to the donation door at a St. Vincent de Paul store and dropped off a dark-colored suitcase. When investigators recovered that suitcase weeks later, the Wisconsin State Crime Lab found a single DNA profile inside. It belonged to Elijah Vue.That suitcase is one piece of a case built on evidence Vang and Katrina Baur — Elijah's mother — allegedly tried to destroy. Deleted photographs. Erased Facebook messages. A story about a sleeping toddler who wandered away that collapsed the moment investigators pulled the surveillance footage. Baur had sent her three-year-old to stay with Vang, her boyfriend, for what she described as “disciplinary reasons.” She wanted him to teach Elijah “how to be a man.” Vang called it “boot camp.” What the criminal complaint describes is a week of forced standing, cold water, isolation, and escalating cruelty — documented in their own texts and photographs. Baur's phone held a deleted image of Elijah blindfolded with bruising on his face, taken at 3:13 in the morning. She erased it an hour after she took it.For seven months after Elijah was reported missing, the Two Rivers community searched. Landfills, rivers, forests, private property. A hunter found skeletal remains in a wooded area three miles from Vang's apartment. DNA confirmed they were Elijah's. Doctors found healed fractures on his skull and face and concluded he had suffered prolonged harm. His manner of death: homicide by unspecified means. Vang faces a life sentence on the lead charge. Baur faces up to sixty years. Both have pleaded not guilty — and both are heading toward trial in Manitowoc County, where a judge has denied every defense motion to move the case or sequester the jury.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#ElijahVue #JesseVang #KatrinaBaur #TwoRivers #Wisconsin #TrueCrime #JusticeForElijah #ManitowocCounty #TrueCrimeToday #TrueCrimePodcast

Before the Wendigo became every horror movie's favorite antlered skeleton boy, it was a real fear in real communities, and people kept ending up in actual courtrooms over it. We pulled four documented Wendigo encounters spanning almost 400 years, from a Jesuit missionary's letter in 1636 to a Wisconsin bow hunter who emailed a paranormal blog in 2019. Somewhere in the middle is a guy named Swift Runner who confessed to being possessed by one before they hanged him. Court records. Trial transcripts. Witness testimony. No anonymous Reddit posts, no creator fan-fic, and the cases get worse the closer you read them.If you're into Wendigo lore, Algonquian folklore, true paranormal encounters, cryptid deep dives, or the general genre of "North America has older monsters than the country itself," this one's for you. We cover the origin of the Wendigo legend, Wendigo psychosis as a documented phenomenon, the Swift Runner case, the Jack Fiddler trial, the Manitowoc County sighting, and one of the earliest written paranormal accounts on the continent. Headphones recommended. Daylight also recommended. Drop a comment if any of these happened in your backyard, because at this point we're collecting. New episodes weekly on Tall Tale Social Club, your home for true cryptid stories, paranormal history, and weirdos who can't leave well enough alone.TIME STAMPS:0:00 - Origins of the Wendigo / A Masterclass in Mispronunciations5:50 - INTRO THEME 7:15 - Is Marilyn Manson a Wendigo? (Probably, Yes) 13:10 - STORY: Swift Runner's Confession — Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, 187912:44 - Similar Community Hive Mentality to the Witch Trials? 21:10 - It Was Sylvester The Cat, Guy (The Intermission) 21:35 - STORY: The Trial of Jack Fiddler — Sandy Lake / Norway House, 190 31:10:37 - STORY: David W. — Nipissing Swamp, Wisconsin, 201934:05 - Nipissing Intermission BRB 40:10 - STORY: Paul Le Jeune's Letter — Quebec, 163650:05 - LISTENER STORY From Jessica54:55 - Top 5% Of Podcasts Worldwide = D-List Podcaster57:35 - Wendigo Sighting in Alaska's Seward Peninsula58:35 - Christian Derails Yet Another Outro59:30 - Goodbye________Become a Member at www.talltalesocialclub.com Shop Merch at www.talltalesocialclub.com/merch Follow us on Socials @talltalesocialclubFollow Mothy on X @heymothySubmit your story → mothy@talltalesocialclub.com

Two men are in custody after allegedly selling cocaine to a Manitowoc County confidential informant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Manitowoc County's Planning and Park Commission approved a measure that would "enact a moratorium on the receipt of applications and the granting of all permits or approvals for the placement or construction of data centers." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The attorney of Jesse Vang -- the man facing several charges in Manitowoc County related to the death of 3 year old Elijah Vue-- is seeking to bar cadaver dog alerts to be used as evidence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two people are facing charges after a report of shots fired on Green Bay's east side.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Green Bay got a visit today from a 2026 candidate for Governor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indefensible: The Missing Truth about Steven Avery, Teresa Halbach, and Making a Murderer By Michael GriesbachAn insider exposes the shocking facts deliberately left out of the hit Netflix series Making a Murderer—and argues persuasively that Steven Avery was rightfully convicted in the 2005 killing of Teresa Halbach.After serving eighteen years for a crime he didn't commit, Steven Avery was freed—and filed a thirty-six-million-dollar lawsuit against Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. But before the suit could be settled, Avery was arrested again—this time for the brutal murder of Teresa Halbach—and, through the office of a special prosecutor, convicted once more.When the saga exploded onto the public consciousness with the airing of Making a Murderer, Michael Griesbach, a prosecutor and member of Wisconsin's Innocence Project who had been instrumental in Avery's 2003 exoneration, was targeted on social media, threatened—and plagued by doubt. Now, in this suspenseful, thorough narrative, he recounts his own re-examination of the evidence in light of the whirlwind of controversy stirred up by the blockbuster true-crime series.As Griesbach carefully reviews allegations of tampering and planted evidence, the confession by Avery's developmentally disabled nephew, Brendan Dassey, and statements by Avery's former girlfriend Jodi Stachowski, previously sealed documents deemed inadmissible at trial by Judge Patrick L. Willis—and a little-known, plausible alternate suspect—Griesbach shows how the filmmakers' agenda, the accused man's dramatic backstory, and sensational media coverage have clouded the truth about Steven Avery.Now as Avery's defense counsel files an appeal and prepares to do battle in the courtroom once more, Griesbach fights to set the record straight, determined that evidence should be followed where it leads and justice should be served—for as surely as our legal system should not send an innocent man to prison, neither should it let a guilty man walk free.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

Grab a beer and join us tonight as we continue our series on murder of Teresa Halbach and the case against Steven Avery! In part three, we'll cover Steven's fight against Manitowoc County for his wrongful conviction, and the County's response. From there we'll introduce Teresa Halbach, and the circumstances of her disappearance. https://www.necronomipod.com https://www.patreon.com/necronomipod Sponsored by BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com/necro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we sit down with a true Wisconsinite, Corey Kaiser, who knows a thing or two about the Dairy State. Andrea and Megan put Corey to the test with a game of Wisconsin Fact or Fiction, uncovering some seriously wacky (and surprising) facts about Wisconsin along the way. You won't want to miss this fun and fact-filled episode!The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Manitowoc County; https://www.wicounties.org/counties/manitowoc-county/The Cabin is also presented by GHT; https://bit.ly/3YigPJyInside Sponsors:Shop Discover Wisconsin; shop.discoverwisconsin.com , Wisconsin Counties Association; wicounties.org

Caiden Stachowicz pleaded not guilty and not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect Monday to charges he set U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman’s office on fire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Oct.1 trial date was set Wednesday for Timothy Hauschultz, who faces charges connected to the 2018 death of 7 year old Ethan Hauschultz in Manitowoc County. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A key talking point in Democratic Governor Tony Evers' State of the State address included gun law reform measures like universal background checks and a red flag law.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin is moving toward renewable energy such as wind and solar. This means there are more opportunities for farmers to add value to their business with solar arrays. But you’re going to want to proceed with caution. Kelly Wilfert is a farm law outreach specialist with the UW-Madison Division of Extension. Kelly is still engaged in her family’s cash grain and processing vegetable farm in Manitowoc County. Kelly says it’s important for farm families to think carefully before signing solar agreements. It’s important to have a cautionary lens with such a long-term commitment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Take a deep breath, it's Wisconsin's Morning News! This hour - airline junk fees on Capitol Hill, Great Lakes snow, our favorite emails from Manitowoc County, and Dr. Ken Harris talks Milwaukee County's jail audit.

Cheers to Manitowoc County and their village sending us internal emails. Keep em coming. Fantastic info we're getting. But don't tell them.

Oct. 31, 2024Paranormal Mysteries PodcastFloating Humanoid, Man in the Puddle & The Creeper | Episode 403 SHARE & CONNECTWebsite: https://paranormalmysteriespodcast.comTell Your Story: https://bit.ly/46IC6Qv Social Media: https://tinyurl.com/mr36jseePodcast Source: https://bit.ly/3YywlTD SUPPORT & MEMBERSHIPPatreon: https://bit.ly/46BQc6n BuyMeACoffee: https://bit.ly/3yk2ROI PayPal: https://bit.ly/3AhFzcM MY WIFE'S “Sleep and Relaxation Podcast”YouTube: https://bit.ly/3LZw0Sw Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3aOsZoy Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3zwS29T Pandora: https://bit.ly/3xjB1NX REFERENCES1) Tall White Figure Encountered Near Camp Wakonda in Oxford, WIWisconsinFrights.com | Charlie Hintz 2) A Wendigo Encounter in Manitowoc County?WisconsinFrights.com | Charlie Hintz 3) Bizarre Encounters with Faceless Humanoid EntitiesMysterious Universe | Brent Swancer 4) Dear God encounter? What should I do?Reddit | thequantumconundrum 5) The man I saw through my night vision scopeReddit | PerpetualConnection 

The mother of Elijah Vue, a 3-year-old boy whose remains were found months after he was reported missing, pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to charges linked to his death in Manitowoc County. Katrina Baur, 31, appeared over Zoom from the Manitowoc County Jail as her attorney entered the plea on her behalf. Baur is charged with two felonies, including chronic neglect of a child resulting in death, along with two misdemeanors. Baur remains in custody on a $400,000 bond. During the hearing, the court allowed her a conditional modification to visit her daughter if approved by Child in Need of Protection and Services (CHIPS). The case traces back to Feb. 20, when Elijah was first reported missing by Baur's boyfriend, 39-year-old Jesse Vang. An extensive search was launched throughout Manitowoc County and beyond. After months of uncertainty, human remains were discovered by a deer hunter on Sept. 7 in a wooded area near a quarry and Camp Manitou, roughly three miles from the family's home in Two Rivers. The Wisconsin Crime Lab confirmed through DNA testing that the remains belonged to Elijah, who had been missing since winter. The sheriff's office later informed his family. The county medical examiner ruled the toddler's death a homicide with fractures found on his face, though the exact cause of death remains unspecified. In addition to Baur's charges, Vang faces multiple charges in connection to the case, including physical abuse of a child, hiding a corpse, and obstructing an officer. He is held on a $500,000 bond and is expected to appear in court next week. According to court documents, surveillance footage from the night before Elijah disappeared shows Vang discarding a suitcase near St. Vincent de Paul in Manitowoc County. DNA analysis later linked the suitcase to Elijah. Investigators also recovered deleted Facebook messages between Baur and Vang from Feb. 20, in which Baur instructed Vang on what to tell authorities. “Say you guys were taking a nap and he left,” Baur messaged Vang, adding, “the way you word things is very important.” The judge set a deadline of Dec. 20 for any potential resolution offer in Baur's case. She is due back in court in February, while Vang's next court appearance is scheduled for Nov. 6. The case continues to unfold as authorities work to bring justice for Elijah Vue. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

The mother of Elijah Vue, a 3-year-old boy whose remains were found months after he was reported missing, pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to charges linked to his death in Manitowoc County. Katrina Baur, 31, appeared over Zoom from the Manitowoc County Jail as her attorney entered the plea on her behalf. Baur is charged with two felonies, including chronic neglect of a child resulting in death, along with two misdemeanors. Baur remains in custody on a $400,000 bond. During the hearing, the court allowed her a conditional modification to visit her daughter if approved by Child in Need of Protection and Services (CHIPS). The case traces back to Feb. 20, when Elijah was first reported missing by Baur's boyfriend, 39-year-old Jesse Vang. An extensive search was launched throughout Manitowoc County and beyond. After months of uncertainty, human remains were discovered by a deer hunter on Sept. 7 in a wooded area near a quarry and Camp Manitou, roughly three miles from the family's home in Two Rivers. The Wisconsin Crime Lab confirmed through DNA testing that the remains belonged to Elijah, who had been missing since winter. The sheriff's office later informed his family. The county medical examiner ruled the toddler's death a homicide with fractures found on his face, though the exact cause of death remains unspecified. In addition to Baur's charges, Vang faces multiple charges in connection to the case, including physical abuse of a child, hiding a corpse, and obstructing an officer. He is held on a $500,000 bond and is expected to appear in court next week. According to court documents, surveillance footage from the night before Elijah disappeared shows Vang discarding a suitcase near St. Vincent de Paul in Manitowoc County. DNA analysis later linked the suitcase to Elijah. Investigators also recovered deleted Facebook messages between Baur and Vang from Feb. 20, in which Baur instructed Vang on what to tell authorities. “Say you guys were taking a nap and he left,” Baur messaged Vang, adding, “the way you word things is very important.” The judge set a deadline of Dec. 20 for any potential resolution offer in Baur's case. She is due back in court in February, while Vang's next court appearance is scheduled for Nov. 6. The case continues to unfold as authorities work to bring justice for Elijah Vue. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

The mother of Elijah Vue, a 3-year-old boy whose remains were found months after he was reported missing, pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to charges linked to his death in Manitowoc County. Katrina Baur, 31, appeared over Zoom from the Manitowoc County Jail as her attorney entered the plea on her behalf. Baur is charged with two felonies, including chronic neglect of a child resulting in death, along with two misdemeanors. Baur remains in custody on a $400,000 bond. During the hearing, the court allowed her a conditional modification to visit her daughter if approved by Child in Need of Protection and Services (CHIPS). The case traces back to Feb. 20, when Elijah was first reported missing by Baur's boyfriend, 39-year-old Jesse Vang. An extensive search was launched throughout Manitowoc County and beyond. After months of uncertainty, human remains were discovered by a deer hunter on Sept. 7 in a wooded area near a quarry and Camp Manitou, roughly three miles from the family's home in Two Rivers. The Wisconsin Crime Lab confirmed through DNA testing that the remains belonged to Elijah, who had been missing since winter. The sheriff's office later informed his family. The county medical examiner ruled the toddler's death a homicide with fractures found on his face, though the exact cause of death remains unspecified. In addition to Baur's charges, Vang faces multiple charges in connection to the case, including physical abuse of a child, hiding a corpse, and obstructing an officer. He is held on a $500,000 bond and is expected to appear in court next week. According to court documents, surveillance footage from the night before Elijah disappeared shows Vang discarding a suitcase near St. Vincent de Paul in Manitowoc County. DNA analysis later linked the suitcase to Elijah. Investigators also recovered deleted Facebook messages between Baur and Vang from Feb. 20, in which Baur instructed Vang on what to tell authorities. “Say you guys were taking a nap and he left,” Baur messaged Vang, adding, “the way you word things is very important.” The judge set a deadline of Dec. 20 for any potential resolution offer in Baur's case. She is due back in court in February, while Vang's next court appearance is scheduled for Nov. 6. The case continues to unfold as authorities work to bring justice for Elijah Vue. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Here at the Mid-West Farm Report, we're celebrating farm and homesteads that have been in the same family for more than 100 and 150 years. And we're bringing these stories to you courtesy of Compeer Financial. Today we're catching up with Kevin Sprang, the fourth generation of Sprang Farms in Two Rivers. This Sesquicentennial Farm grows row crops and Christmas trees. But it didn't start out that way. Kevin tells me how his family got to Manitowoc County.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Manitowoc County Sheriff's Office is investigating the discovery of human skeletal remains found on private property in the town of Two Rivers, Wisconsin, on Saturday. The remains were located by a local deer hunter, who immediately notified law enforcement. As of now, authorities have not confirmed whether the remains are related to the case of 4-year-old Elijah Vue, who has been missing since February 2024. The sheriff's office, in a statement posted to Facebook on Sunday, said, "Identifying the remains will be a lengthy process," emphasizing that the investigation is still ongoing. No details regarding the race, sex, or age of the remains have been released at this time. The department added that it is working closely with multiple agencies, including the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation, the Wisconsin State Crime Lab, the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Anthropology Department, the Two Rivers Police Department, and the Manitowoc County Coroner's Office. This discovery comes as the community remains on high alert following the disappearance of Elijah Vue, who was reported missing on February 20, 2024. Elijah's fourth birthday was marked by a community event on August 25, 2024, at Kiwanis Park in Appleton, but his whereabouts remain unknown. Vue was reported missing by Jesse Vang, the boyfriend of Elijah's mother, Katrina Baur. Vang told police that he last saw Elijah at around 8 a.m. on the day of his disappearance after he punished the child by making him stand and pray. Vang claims that he fell asleep and when he awoke nearly three hours later, Elijah was gone. Vang reported the boy missing at 10:59 a.m. from their apartment on Mishicot Road in Two Rivers. Both Vang and Baur were arrested shortly after Elijah's disappearance and charged with child neglect. Vang is being held on a $20,000 cash bond, while Baur remains in custody on a $15,000 cash bond. Baur faces felony child neglect charges as well as two misdemeanors for neglect involving another child and resisting or obstructing an officer. Both are awaiting court appearances, with Vang scheduled for a status conference on September 27 and Baur on October 22. The search for Elijah has been extensive, involving canvassing urban and rural neighborhoods, river searches, drone surveillance, and K9 teams. Investigators also searched a landfill in Calumet County and a farm waste container in Manitowoc County. In addition, video footage has been thoroughly analyzed, and horseback searches of rural farmland have been conducted. The investigation has even extended to Baur's hometown of Wisconsin Dells. Authorities continue to offer a reward for information leading to Elijah's discovery or the arrest of those responsible for his disappearance. The FBI is offering $15,000, Manitowoc County Crime Stoppers an additional $10,000, and the city of Two Rivers is providing another $15,000, making the total reward $40,000. The sheriff's office has promised further updates as the investigation continues. Meanwhile, the community holds its breath, hoping for answers in the disappearance of Elijah Vue. #ElijahVue #TwoRivers #ManitowocCounty #HumanRemains #ChildNeglect #MissingChildren #OngoingInvestigation Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

The Manitowoc County Sheriff's Office is investigating the discovery of human skeletal remains found on private property in the town of Two Rivers, Wisconsin, on Saturday. The remains were located by a local deer hunter, who immediately notified law enforcement. As of now, authorities have not confirmed whether the remains are related to the case of 4-year-old Elijah Vue, who has been missing since February 2024. The sheriff's office, in a statement posted to Facebook on Sunday, said, "Identifying the remains will be a lengthy process," emphasizing that the investigation is still ongoing. No details regarding the race, sex, or age of the remains have been released at this time. The department added that it is working closely with multiple agencies, including the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation, the Wisconsin State Crime Lab, the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Anthropology Department, the Two Rivers Police Department, and the Manitowoc County Coroner's Office. This discovery comes as the community remains on high alert following the disappearance of Elijah Vue, who was reported missing on February 20, 2024. Elijah's fourth birthday was marked by a community event on August 25, 2024, at Kiwanis Park in Appleton, but his whereabouts remain unknown. Vue was reported missing by Jesse Vang, the boyfriend of Elijah's mother, Katrina Baur. Vang told police that he last saw Elijah at around 8 a.m. on the day of his disappearance after he punished the child by making him stand and pray. Vang claims that he fell asleep and when he awoke nearly three hours later, Elijah was gone. Vang reported the boy missing at 10:59 a.m. from their apartment on Mishicot Road in Two Rivers. Both Vang and Baur were arrested shortly after Elijah's disappearance and charged with child neglect. Vang is being held on a $20,000 cash bond, while Baur remains in custody on a $15,000 cash bond. Baur faces felony child neglect charges as well as two misdemeanors for neglect involving another child and resisting or obstructing an officer. Both are awaiting court appearances, with Vang scheduled for a status conference on September 27 and Baur on October 22. The search for Elijah has been extensive, involving canvassing urban and rural neighborhoods, river searches, drone surveillance, and K9 teams. Investigators also searched a landfill in Calumet County and a farm waste container in Manitowoc County. In addition, video footage has been thoroughly analyzed, and horseback searches of rural farmland have been conducted. The investigation has even extended to Baur's hometown of Wisconsin Dells. Authorities continue to offer a reward for information leading to Elijah's discovery or the arrest of those responsible for his disappearance. The FBI is offering $15,000, Manitowoc County Crime Stoppers an additional $10,000, and the city of Two Rivers is providing another $15,000, making the total reward $40,000. The sheriff's office has promised further updates as the investigation continues. Meanwhile, the community holds its breath, hoping for answers in the disappearance of Elijah Vue. #ElijahVue #TwoRivers #ManitowocCounty #HumanRemains #ChildNeglect #MissingChildren #OngoingInvestigation Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

The Manitowoc County Sheriff's Office is investigating the discovery of human skeletal remains found on private property in the town of Two Rivers, Wisconsin, on Saturday. The remains were located by a local deer hunter, who immediately notified law enforcement. As of now, authorities have not confirmed whether the remains are related to the case of 4-year-old Elijah Vue, who has been missing since February 2024. The sheriff's office, in a statement posted to Facebook on Sunday, said, "Identifying the remains will be a lengthy process," emphasizing that the investigation is still ongoing. No details regarding the race, sex, or age of the remains have been released at this time. The department added that it is working closely with multiple agencies, including the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation, the Wisconsin State Crime Lab, the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Anthropology Department, the Two Rivers Police Department, and the Manitowoc County Coroner's Office. This discovery comes as the community remains on high alert following the disappearance of Elijah Vue, who was reported missing on February 20, 2024. Elijah's fourth birthday was marked by a community event on August 25, 2024, at Kiwanis Park in Appleton, but his whereabouts remain unknown. Vue was reported missing by Jesse Vang, the boyfriend of Elijah's mother, Katrina Baur. Vang told police that he last saw Elijah at around 8 a.m. on the day of his disappearance after he punished the child by making him stand and pray. Vang claims that he fell asleep and when he awoke nearly three hours later, Elijah was gone. Vang reported the boy missing at 10:59 a.m. from their apartment on Mishicot Road in Two Rivers. Both Vang and Baur were arrested shortly after Elijah's disappearance and charged with child neglect. Vang is being held on a $20,000 cash bond, while Baur remains in custody on a $15,000 cash bond. Baur faces felony child neglect charges as well as two misdemeanors for neglect involving another child and resisting or obstructing an officer. Both are awaiting court appearances, with Vang scheduled for a status conference on September 27 and Baur on October 22. The search for Elijah has been extensive, involving canvassing urban and rural neighborhoods, river searches, drone surveillance, and K9 teams. Investigators also searched a landfill in Calumet County and a farm waste container in Manitowoc County. In addition, video footage has been thoroughly analyzed, and horseback searches of rural farmland have been conducted. The investigation has even extended to Baur's hometown of Wisconsin Dells. Authorities continue to offer a reward for information leading to Elijah's discovery or the arrest of those responsible for his disappearance. The FBI is offering $15,000, Manitowoc County Crime Stoppers an additional $10,000, and the city of Two Rivers is providing another $15,000, making the total reward $40,000. The sheriff's office has promised further updates as the investigation continues. Meanwhile, the community holds its breath, hoping for answers in the disappearance of Elijah Vue. #ElijahVue #TwoRivers #ManitowocCounty #HumanRemains #ChildNeglect #MissingChildren #OngoingInvestigation Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

Pine Lawn Farms, nestled along the Manitowoc River in Cato, has a rich history dating back to 1874 when Halverson Pederson, a Norwegian immigrant who worked on the railroads, purchased the farm. Halverson's son Clarence later took over, building a two-story farmhouse, parts of which include the original log house and barn. Clarence expanded the farm, adding a bull pen and calf pen, and raised 25 Guernseys. In the 1960s, Dan Pederson's father sold part of the land to the county, transforming it into what is now Lower Cato Falls County Park, while retaining 60 acres. Today, Pine Lawn Farms spans 110 acres, and though the family no longer raises cattle, the land is rented out and managed as an LLC by Dan and his two brothers, maintaining the legacy of their forebears.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin agriculture continues to diversify.  Stephanie Hoff investigates a hoop house farming operation in Manitowoc County, operated by a retired veteran.  Sullivan Family Farm in Manitowoc is growing peas among other specialty crops to live a healthy lifestyle and give back to the community. Ryan Sullivan and his wife are the first generation on the farm following Ryan's 26-year career with the U.S. Air Force. Ryan found support for his family's farm through the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Farmer Veteran Coalition, Marbleseed, and Grassworks, just to name a few. The next step, he says, is to expand the farm's interaction with the public through agri-tourism. Sullivan Family Farm is enrolled in the Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association's Peer-to-Peer Mentorship program. Wisconsin's implementing new testing requirements for anyone exhibiting lactating dairy animals at county fairs or exhibitions.  Dr. Darlene Konkle, WI State Veterinarian explains the reason behind the requirement and what exhibitors should expect on testing turn around and costs.Monarch butterflies have led one FFA member from Wausau to the winner's circle at the 95th WI State FFA Convention.  Aubrey Schlimgen visits with Natalie Moran about her interest in the endangered species and gets specifics on how she raises them for her supervised ag experience. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Manitowoc County; https://www.wicounties.org/counties/manitowoc-county/  The Cabin is also presented by Group Health Trust: www.wcaght.orgCampfire Conversation: The Cabin smells all smoky and sweet today because Dave Anderson - aka “Famous Dave” of BBQ chain fame - joins us for a fun and insightful conversation about food, creativity, perseverance, and entrepreneurship. Famous Dave's BBQ started as essentially a tent; a barbecue stand where Dave Anderson learned to make remarkable sauces and grill meat in ways that caught people's attention. So much so that he was able to open a regular restaurant, which he named Famous Dave's, in his hometown of Hayward, Wisconsin in 1994. Today, Famous Dave's has around 180 locations across 33 U.S. states and international locations from Winnipeg to Dubai. How did he get there? What obstacles did he face? What powers him, and where does he see things going from here? We learn all about his background and get some BBQ tips too. A fun and saucy episode to enjoy today on The Cabin!Check out Famous Dave's BBQ here: https://www.famousdaves.com/Inside Sponsors:Ho-Chunk Gaming: https://bit.ly/3l2Cfru

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February 13, 2024 - Dan Hartwig - Manitowoc County Sheriff

February 12, 2024 - Dan Hartwig - Manitowoc County Sheriff

February 9, 2024 - Abby Quistorf - The Chamber Manitowoc County

February 9, 2024 - Abby Quistorf - The Chamber Manitowoc County

February 6, 2024 - Jackie LaBre - Manitowoc County District Attorney

February 6, 2024 - Jackie LaBre - Manitowoc County District Attorney

January 31, 2024 - Todd Brehmer - Manitowoc County Veterans Service Officer

January 31, 2024 - Todd Brehmer - Manitowoc County Veterans Service Officer

January 19, 2024 - Bob Zigelbauer - Manitowoc County Executive

January 19, 2024 - Bob Zigelbauer - Manitowoc County Executive

In 2016-17, while working for the USA TODAY NETWORK's Wisconsin Investigative Team, author John Ferak wrote dozens of articles examining the murder case against Steven Avery, who had already beaten one wrongful conviction only to be charged again with the murder of Teresa Halbach in 2005. This case captured global attention through the Netflix documentary "Making A Murderer."In this anniversary edition of WRECKING CREW: Demolishing the Case Against Steven Avery, Ferak not only lays out in meticulous detail the post-conviction strategy of Kathleen Zellner, the high-profile, high-octane lawyer fighting to free Avery but also includes a new "Five Years Later" section. This update provides fresh insights and developments in Avery's ongoing legal battle.Additionally, this special edition features an exclusive epilogue: a November 2023 interview with Steven Avery. For this book, Zellner, arguably America's most successful wrongful conviction attorney, granted Ferak unprecedented access to the exhaustive pro bono efforts she and her small suburban Chicago law firm have invested in a man she believes to be wrongfully ensnared by Manitowoc County's unscrupulous justice system. This anniversary edition offers new revelations and a comprehensive look at a case that continues to stir public debate and demand justice. WRECKING CREW: Demolishing The Case Against Steven Avery-John FerakThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3269715/advertisement

Image: Carl and Gottlieb Damler.  These brothers immigrated to Manitowoc County, WI from the principality of Lippe-Detmold in the early 1850s.  Although confirmed Reformed, they worshiped first in a union congregation, but then joined the Lutheran church under the leadership of Pastor Koehler.  Carl is the host's g-g-g-grandfather.Our returning guest, Pastor Peter Prange, provides a detailed account of the formation and confessional maturation of the Wisconsin Synod, which finally led to its complete break with the German Union mission societies that had given it so much missionary and monetary support and its recognition by the Missouri Synod as an orthodox church preceding the formation of the Synodical Conference.Support the show Lutheran History Shop Youtube ( even more behind-the-scenes videos available for certain patron tiers) Facebook Website Interview Request Form About the Host email:thelutheranhistorypodcast@gmail.com

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Ep 151: A young woman's brutal murder is solved and her killers punished, but was this true justice or a rush to judgment? This is the Teresa Halbach Story. Sources for Today's Episode: The New York Times The Green Bay Gazette Heavy.com State v. Avery The Huffington Post The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Crimelibrary.org Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced & Edited by James Varga Script Editor, Abagail Belcastro Music by Dessert Media Show your Support: The easiest way you can support us is by leaving a review, telling your friends, sharing on social media or by sending us a note. We love to hear from our audience! You can also support the show through the following ways: Follow Us on Social: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/womenandcrime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenandcrimepodcast/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@womenandcrime Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womenandcrime Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/womenandcrime Twitter: https://twitter.com/WomenAndCrime Patron - ad-free shows starting at $2 a month, or upgrade to get an extra episode every month, exclusive AMAs with the hosts, lecture series on criminal justice, our true crime book club, and more! Check out our Patreon page for more info: https://www.patreon.com/womenandcrime Apple Subscriptions - Ad-free shows are now available through Apple's podcast app for only $1.99 a month. Merchandise - For T-shirts, Hoodies, notebooks, stickers and mugs check out: https://www.womenandcrimepodcast.com/merch Help is Available: If you or someone you know is in a crisis situation, or a victim of domestic, or other violence, there are many organizations that can offer support or help you in your specific situation. For direct links to these organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/ Keywords: Making a Murderer, Netflix, Steven Avery,Manitowoc County, Brendan Dassey, Kathleen Zellner, wrongful conviction, true crime documentary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Manitowoc County; https://www.wicounties.org/counties/manitowoc-county/The Cabin is also presented by Jolly Good Soda, available in all your classic favorite flavors that we remember from childhood. The diet line offers 0 calories, 0 carbs, 0 sugars, and no caffeine – perfect for mixers or just enjoying on a warm summer day (or any day, for that matter); always Wisconsin-based, you can follow @jollygoodsoda on social for the latest on new flavors, fun promotions, and more. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3TSFYY4Eric and Ana highlight some of the best apple orchards and pumpkin patches to maximize your Fall fun now that it's October. Many of these include not only orchards and/or pumpkin patches, but other fun family-friendly activities from mini-train rides and kart tracks to petting zoos and make-your-own pizzas with fresh farm ingredients. Eric and Ana explored the offerings of Glacier Rock Farms near Ixonia; the popular Apple Holler on the Racine-Kenosha County line along I-41/94;, Ski-Hi Fruit Farm, nestled in the Baraboo Hills; Apple Hut near Beloit; Apple Barn west of Elkhorn; Seehafer Farms outside of Marshfield; Turner's Fresh Market near Waupaca;, Polly's Pumpkin Patch near Chilton, a place where Eric had filmed for a Discover Wisconsin episode on Calumet County; Helene's Hilltop Orchard near Merrill; Basse's Taste of Country on the Waukesha-Washington County line just west of Menomonee Falls; Mommsen's Harvest Hills Pumpkin Patch and Orchard south of Rice Lake, where Eric also filmed with Discover Wisconsin and participated in some serious pumpkin chuckin'; Ecker's Apple Farm outside of Trempealeau, which also offers live music and a craft beer bar; and Shanahan Orchard between Plain and Loganville in Sauk County. The discussion also zoned in on two specific areas known in Wisconsin for growing fruit: Bayfield County and Door County. These two counties feature more maritime climate tendencies than the rest of the state, and as such they've attracted clusters of growers. In Bayfield, they discussed Blue Vista Farm, Hauser's Superior View, Hillcrest Orchards, Rabideaux's Orchards, Sunset Valley Orchard, and North Wind Organic Farm, all part of a trail you can follow in the hills above Bayfield for a full day - or weekend or more - of fun! In Door County, Eric and Ana checked out Lautenbach's Orchard Country & Wine Market, the Wood Orchard Market, Wildwood Market, and the Red Barn Corn Maze - which offers quite the challenging maze along with, as so many offer, pick-your-own options.We wrap up the Campfire Conversation talking about the upcoming Discover Wisconsin episode on West Allis, with its neighborhood renaissance, emerging culinary scene, and renewed civic pride. Apurba Banerjee hosts this episode and Ana, as producer, discusses it all with us ahead of its release on the Discover Wisconsin app this Wednesday, October 4th, and on local broadcast channels as well as all the online stream options this weekend, October 7th & 8th. Visit Lake Geneva: https://bit.ly/3wHvilfMenomonie Chamber: https://bit.ly/3q16T9Y   Marshfield Clinic: https://bit.ly/3Wj6pYj