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You can also subscribe to the free tier below:WhoJustin Steck, owner of Steeplechase ski area, MinnesotaRecorded onJanuary 7, 2025About SteeplechaseOwned by: Justin SteckLocated in: Mazeppa, MinnesotaYear founded: 1999, by Kevin Kastler; closed around 2007; re-opened Feb. 4, 2023 by SteckPass affiliations: Freedom Pass, which offers three days for Steeplechase season passholders at each of these ski areas:Reciprocal partnersClosest neighboring ski areas: Coffee Mill (:45), Welch Village (:41)Base elevation: 902 feetSummit elevation: 1,115 feetVertical drop: 213 feetSkiable acres: 45 acresAverage annual snowfall: N/ATrail count: 21 (9 easy, 7 intermediate, 5 advanced)Lift count: 4 (2 triples, 2 doubles – view Lift Blog's inventory of Steeplechase's lift fleet)Why I interviewed himThey seem to be everywhere, once you know where to look. Abandoned ski areas, rusting, fading. Time capsules. Hoses coiled and stacked. Chairs spaced and numbered along the liftline. Paperwork scattered on desks. Doors unlocked. No explanation. No note. As though the world stopped in apocalypse.America has lost more ski areas than it has kept. Most will stay lost. Many are stripped, almost immediately, of the things that made them commercially viable, of lifts and snowguns and groomers, things purchased at past prices and sold at who-cares discounts and irreplaceable at future rates. But a few ski areas idle as museums, isolated from vandals, forgotten by others, waiting, like ancient crypts, for a great unearthing.Who knew that Steeplechase stood intact? Who knew, really, that the complex existed in the first place, those four motley cobbled-together chairlifts spinning, as they did, for just eight years in the Minnesota wilderness? As though someone pried open a backlot shed on a house they'd purchased years before and found, whole and rebuilt, a Corvette of antique vintage. Pop in a new battery, change the sparkplugs, inflate the tires, and it's roaring once again.Sometimes in the summer I'll wander around one of these lost ski areas, imagining what it was, what it could be again. There's one a bit over an hour north of me, Tuxedo Ridge, its four double chairs stilled, its snowguns pointed skyward, holes in the roof and skis scattered about the lodge. To restore a ski area, I sometimes think, is harder than to build one whole from the earth. Most operators I speak with recoil at the very idea.Which is why, I think, most lost ski area rebuilding or revitalization stories are led by outsiders: Norway Mountain, Holiday Mountain, Tenney, Teton Pass, Paul Bunyan. By the time they realize they're doing an impossible thing, they've done too much to surrender. When Steck acquired the Steeplechase property around 2016, he didn't really know what he'd do with it. He wanted land, and here was some land. Except the land happened to hold a forgotten-but-intact ski area.Bit by bit, he rebuilt the business: restoring the chapel for weddings, then the tubing lanes, then the chairlifts. He didn't ask permission. He didn't make any big proclamation. Suddenly, one winter day in 2023, a ski area that everyone had forgotten was a ski area reappeared in the world. And isn't that interesting?What we talked aboutA much stronger start to the 2024-25 Midwestern winter; big expansion potential and when that could happen; the mental march through the rough 2023-24 winter; considering future non-holiday midweek operations; snowmobile racing; how a house-flipping career led Steck to Steeplechase; a snapshot of the ski area lost in time in 2016; rebuilding a ski hill is “a big logistical nightmare on a regular basis,” especially during Covid; the fuzzy origins of Steeplechase's four chairlifts; Midwest tough; Steeplechase's founding; Freedom Pass; why Steeplechase isn't on Indy Pass even though a spring announcement indicated that the ski area would be; and potentially America's first 2025-26 season pass sale.What I got wrongMy ski-areas-that-double-as-snowmobile-areas breakdown was not quite right. Cockaigne was, as far as I know, the only New York ski area to explicitly turn a portion of its trails over to snowmobiles, and only during the ski area's short-lived resurgence (2020 to 2022-ish). Check out the circa 2020 trailmap - all the green-laced trails have been set aside as a snowmobile fun park:That whole section was once ski trails, and the Hall double that served them is, as far as I know, still standing (lift E below):Cockaigne is not currently an active ski area.I also mentioned Snow Ridge, New York as being a snowmobile-friendly ski area, but what I meant by that was that snowmobilers often use the ski area's parking lot to access trails that happen to connect there. The same dynamic seems to play out at Royal Mountain, which sits a bit farther south in the Adirondacks.Why now was a good time for this interviewThe typical ski area re-opening story is public, incremental, tortuous, and laced with doubt. See: Saddleback, Hatley Pointe, Cuchara, Granite Gorge, Norway. Will they or won't they? Haters and doubters commandeer the narrative. “Never gonna happen.” Then it happens and I'm all like phew. High fives and headlines.But Steeplechase just… reappeared. It was the damnedest thing. Like a Japanese ghost ship bumping onto the Oregon shoreline years after its dislodge-by-tsunami. Oh that thing? We'd forgotten all about it. One day Steck just turned two lifts on and said come ski here and people did.When I spoke to Steck a couple of months after that February 2023 soft opening, he underscored his long-term intention to fully re-open the bump. The following ski season – last winter – was the worst in the recorded history of Midwest skiing. Steck somehow punched his way through the high temps and rain that challenged even the most seasoned operators. He'd restored all the lifts, amped up the snowmaking, cleared the old trails. Steeplechase, a ski area that was barely a ski area to begin with, had, improbably, returned. Permanently, it seemed.The story doesn't make a lot of sense in a 2025 U.S. ski world dominated by national ski passes, consolidation, and the exploding cost of everything. But it happened: a guy who'd never worked in skiing and didn't know much about skiing bought and restored a Midwest ski area with little fuss and fanfare. And now it exists. And there's a lot we can learn from that.Why you should ski SteeplechaseConsider the ski-area-as-artwork. One person's interpretation of wilderness bent in service of ordered recreation, with the caprice of winds and weather intact. Run a lift up one face, hack a trail down another. A twitch and a bend, re-ordered by machines. Trees left over there. Go ahead and ski between them if there's snow. A logic to it, but bewildering too, the manifestation of a human mind carved into an incline.Context is important here. Crazy old Merls were hacking trails all over the country in the decades after World War II, stringing inexpensive lifts from valley to summit with little concern for whether the snow would fall. But it's incredible that Steeplechase opened in 1999, near the end of the Ski Area Extinction Event that began in the mid-70s, with four cobbled-together chairlifts and a surprisingly broad and varied trail network.Imagine someone doing that today? It's hard to. At least in North America. That makes Steeplechase one of the last of its kind, the handmade ski area willed into being by good ole' boys nailing s**t together. That is failed once is unsurprising. That it returned as a second-generation, second-hand relic is a kind of miracle. There aren't a lot of ski areas left like Steeplechase – unfussy, unfrenzied, improvisational works-in-progress that you can pull up to and ski without planning two election cycles in advance. You're unlikely to have the best ski day of your life here, but it's pretty cool that you can ski here at all. And so why not go do it?Podcast notesOn expansion potentialThe Google Earth view of Steeplechase hides the little ski area's big expansion potential, as it's hard to tell where the earth rises and dips. Looking at the topo map side-by-side, however, and you can see the ridgelines rising off what may be an ancient riverbed, leaving plenty of hills to build into:On Midwest toughI grew up in the Midwest and moved away a couple of decades ago. Transplanted onto the East Coast, I can appreciate some inherent Midwestern character traits that are less prevalent outside the region, including an ability to absorb foul weather. One of the best articulations of this that I've read was in this 2006 New York Times piece, on Wyoming industry recruiting workers from Michigan:Wyoming recruiters say there is another element to their admiration for Michigan. Not only are the people there akin to Wyomingites in the ways and wiles of work, but they also have an inner toughness, they say, that can only come from surviving harsh northern winters.The state tried a job campaign in the South last fall after Hurricane Katrina, hoping to draw displaced oil industry workers. But the effort largely flopped when people who were used to working on the balmy Gulf Coast got wind of what life can be like in Wyoming in January.On Steeplechase's season passSteeplechase may have launched America's first 2025-26 ski season pass: for $300, ski the rest of this winter and next. Get full access to The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast at www.stormskiing.com/subscribe

'No survivors' after plane, helicopter crash into Potomac River; MA educators cite chaos, fear following Trump's directives; EATS Act's future uncertain; advocates warn of continued threat to MS ag; Report: Trump's proposed tariffs could cost Wyomingites, Americans.

Guest: Heather Burke Spokesperson and Inka Nisinbaum, a double lung and liver transplant recipient This holiday season, Donor Alliance is encouraging Coloradans and Wyomingites to check one very important task off their to-do lists: giving the gift of life by registering to be an organ, eye, and tissue donor.  Right now, there are nearly 1,300 people in our community waiting for a life-saving organ transplant. On a national scale, that number jumps to more than 100,000 people.  Tens of thousands of people also need tissue donations. Tissue transplants can also save and heal lives, including those suffering from trauma, disease, or even blindness.  Registering to become a donor is really easy, you can either check the box when you renew your ID, or just visit their website and you can sign up there.  One person can save up to eight lives through organ donation and help heal up to 75 lives through tissue donation.  https://www.donoralliance.org/  

On this week's episode: KHOL's Dante Filpula Ankney and Jenna McMurtry hit the polls to talk to voters in both Wilson and Jackson about what was on their minds as they cast their ballots. Those voters include: Marge Glick, Alex Coosaia, Anne Jones, Karyn Chin, Rachel Miller, Keith Cozzens, Milli Dawson, Margaret Gordon and Annette Robertson. KHOL's Emily Cohen attended two election watch parties in Jackson. At the Teton County Democratic Party's event at the Wort Hotel we hear from Maggie Hunt, Clare Stumpf and commissioner elects Natalia Macker and Len Carlman. At the Teton County Republican Party's event at Sidewinders we hear from Cornelius Kingsley, Ray Espinoza and John Farrell. Wyoming Public Radio's Nicky Ouellet reports some Wyomingites, especially those with the political action committee Wyoming Election Integrity, have been pushing for ballots to be hand counted. She spoke with Campbell County Clerk Cindy Lovelace who hosted the group for a test trial to estimate the time, cost and manpower. Lastly, emotions tend to run high during election season spanning political lines and into each and every home. Those emotions, often more than reason, determine our decision-making, including how we vote. KGNU's Susan Moran spoke with University of Colorado Boulder psychology professor Leaf Van Boven about exactly that. Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., and Fridays and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Support Jackson's only nonprofit newsroom by becoming a member of KHOL today.

Today on Open Spaces, it's been a busy wildfire season. We'll hear how fire departments are coping with fewer volunteers. A non-profit that fills in the gaps for the largest national forest in Wyoming, is preparing to play a bigger role going forward. Last winter, the corporation that owns the Pinedale Roundup laid off all its employees except one. Then, major news hit. And the Road to Cheyenne series is back to prepare Wyomingites for the general election. Those stories and more.

Today on the show, we sent some of our reporters to hear how Wyomingites felt about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Summer heat is impacting river ecosystems and the fishing guides that rely on them. And we continue taking a closer look at the primaries, this time Wyoming's lone congressional Those stories and more on Open Spaces.

Listen every weekday for a local newscast featuring town, county, state and regional headlines. It's the daily dose of news you need on Wyoming, Idaho and the Mountain West — all in four minutes or less.

Today on the show, We'll hear from best selling author CJ Box. He writes stories about wildlife and hunting culture in Wyoming and has thoughts on the recent wolf incident in Sublette County. Wyomingites need solutions for affordable rental housing, and fast. Cheap housing is growing scarce. Preserving posters printed more than 100 years ago can be a challenge, and a new exhibition looks at how to ensure the preservation of Buffalo Bill-era posters. Those stories and more.

The Constant Force of Change in the Cowboy State “The economic profile of Wyoming will change like everything else in the state has changed, and it will not be because of things we have done as Wyomingites. The economic life of Wyoming will change because of the marketplace, because of risk cap being put to work in Wyoming and returning a reward.” - Rod Miller  Hey, Wyoming residents! Ever wondered what a columnist born into a ranching family since 1867 has to say about change and identity in Wyoming? We unravel some informative insights of columnist Rod Miller. Listen to his perspectives on Wyoming's identity and the ongoing changes that are reshaping the state. Stay tuned to hear his thoughts about Wyoming's past, present, and future. You won't want to miss his journey through Wyoming's history and its evolving identity. Are you ready to embrace the winds of change in Wyoming?  My special guest is Rod Miller  Rod Miller, a prominent columnist for the Cowboy State Daily, is a native Wyomingite with a deep-rooted connection to the state's history and culture. Growing up on a cattle ranch in northern Carbon County, Rod's family heritage in Wyoming spans back to 1867, giving him a unique and authentic insight into the state's identity and the changes it has undergone. With a keen understanding of Wyoming's past and present, Rod's perspectives on change and identity in the state offer a genuine exploration of the topic. His personal experiences and knowledge provide an engaging and thought-provoking angle that resonates with those seeking to understand Wyoming's evolving identity.  Explore Wyoming's Evolving Economic Profile  Discussing Wyoming's economic future, Rod Miller highlights the critical role of the marketplace and the invested risk capital in shaping the state's economic profile. Emphasizing that changes will be driven by market forces rather than the initiative of Wyoming's residents, he underpins the importance of an adaptive response. The nuances of the resulting economic diversification in the state form a complex discussion dividing local opinions on change in Wyoming.   The resources mentioned in this episode are: Wyoming Humanities - For more information about Wyoming humanities and to subscribe to the Winds of Change podcast, visit Thinkwy.org. Cowboy State Daily - To read Rod Miller's columns and stay updated on Wyoming news, visit the Cowboy State Daily website. Clean Air Act - Learn more about the Clean Air Act of 1970 and its impact on the energy industry in Wyoming. Heart Mountain Interpretive Center - Explore the history of the Japanese internment camp at Heart Mountain and learn about the preservation efforts at the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center. https://www.wyohistory.org/encyclopedia/five-wyoming-oil-fields-and-transformation-economy Stay connected and follow on these channels: LinkedIn  ThinkWY.org Instagram  Facebook  What's Your Why?  Winds of Change  Listen on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts and many more. ThinkWY.org Sign up for our Storytelling Podcast Newsletter! Follow this link or use the QR code Stay connected and follow on these channels: LinkedIn  ThinkWY.org Instagram  Facebook  What's Your Why?  Winds of Change 

Today on the show, this spring, shed antler hunting is going to look a bit different. Wyomingites will be the only ones allowed to hunt for the first week. Members of a comedy group in Jackson find community – and laughter – in the world of improv. And Wyoming Public Radio is taking part in an initiative to improve our reporting and help people be better informed about voting. We'll learn more about the project. Those stories and more.

Over a dozen Wyomingites made their way to the 'Biggest Little City in the World' last week for the Society for Range Management 77th annual meeting. Themed, "Change on the Range", the meeting offered a lot of learning opportunities for a lot of producers and range scientists.  Today we hear from Jason Pindell, WY SRM President and Madison Clarke, member of Sheridan College - Range Club on their take aways of the annual meeting in Reno, NV. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen every weekday for a local newscast featuring town, county, state and regional headlines. It's the daily dose of news you need on Wyoming, Idaho and the Mountain West — all in four minutes or less.

Listen every weekday for a local newscast featuring town, county, state and regional headlines. It's the daily dose of news you need on Wyoming, Idaho and the Mountain West — all in four minutes or less. 

We need to encourage women to take a deep dive into their passions and break free from societal labels. We can conquer any field and be successful. - Joanna Kail For Joanna Kail, her journey began with an instilled Wyoming pride and a natural affinity for communication. Born and raised in Lander, she was influenced by the close-knit community and the one-degree separation that tightly binds Wyomingites together. Her initial dream was to work for the State Department, a dream inspired by her desire to represent America globally. However, the realization of her natural communication skills steered her towards a custom degree in Communications, Marketing, and Political Science at the University of Wyoming. Her mother-in-law, Elizabeth Kail, the first female county and district court judge in Wyoming, provided constant inspiration. Elizabeth's commitment to her role, overlooking her ‘first female' status and focusing on competence instead, deeply resonated with Joanna. This inspiration, coupled with Joanna's passion for storytelling and the Wyoming community, eventually led her to Wyoming PBS. Joanna Kail's story is one of aspiration, redirection, and fulfillment. My special guest is Joanna Kail Meet Joanna Kail, a woman who balances resilience, humility, and pride with aplomb. Joanna has held prominent positions, including the executive director of the Wyoming PBS Foundation. Her journey continues as she steps into the role of general manager and chief executive officer for Wyoming PBS. Her commitment to universal education, information dissemination, and preserving Wyoming's history remains unwavering. Joanna is not just about breaking the glass ceiling, she advocates for women to redefine it, empowering them to explore fields and roles typically dominated by men. The resources mentioned in this episode are:  Visit the Wyoming Humanities website to learn more about their programs and initiatives.  Tune in to Wyoming Public Broadcasting stations to stay informed about current events and important issues.  Follow Wyoming Humanities on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes content.  Encourage young women to pursue careers in male-dominated fields like computer science and engineering.   Consider running for political office in Wyoming to represent your community and make a difference.   Advocate for equal treatment and opportunities for women in all industries and sectors.  Listen on all your favorite platforms and subscribe! Connect with me here: ThinkWY Facebook Twitter LinkedIn As always leave a review if you enjoyed these stories and follow us on Instagram or visit the webpage of the Wyoming Humanities! Sign up for the podcast newsletter using the QR code of follow this link: http://eepurl.com/igy4fH  

Finding an immigration lawyer is difficult for Wyomingites looking to gain citizenship. But a new program from UW's civil legal services clinic is trying to help solve that problem. Electric long-haul semi trucks are hitting the road. But there are still barriers to replacing diesel rigs. We visited a truck stop in the state. The Dubois Museum is helping community members get outside and learn about the surrounding area and, we'll hear about how animal shelters in the state are dealing with the tough economy. Those Stories and more.

Carrying on from this week's earlier episode..."Pour Me a Vacation" Human beings trying to create Artificial Intelligence is going to go horribly, horribly wrong. Army spends millions to identify sunny days and cloudy days Bad advice from an eating disorders AI counselor Lawyering with AI Systemic misogyny The sender's interrobang (yes, it's an actual punctuation mark...and it's Jeff's favorite) Free plugs Perfect English Grammar by Grant Barrett The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows by John Koenig Ringlorn Funkenzwangsvorstellung Mauerbauertraurigkeit If you can properly pronounce this word (Jeff had his buddy Pedanticles by his side so I'm kowtowing under protest to Jeff's desires) 15 ways to connect people and getting them to go away (Thanks, Cynthia!) Unprepared for homelessness Rotting corpses vs. sock puppets Think Jeff can deepfake me into an episode?The James Delay was intentionally 27 minutes long All of our downloads are inexplicable, and yet...still: NO...WY...O...MING Jeff has choice words for you. Chris has just given up (despite his assertions to the contrary) If you are the first listener from Wyoming you're gettin' an RnR Swag Bag.Bounty Hunters get one too. Are they Wyomingites or Wyomingians? Yes, yes they are Thanks, Lone Star!Creators & Guests Jeff Feightner - Host Chris Dubbelde - Host If you're ready to make a podcast, make your podcast better or collaborate in another way, contact us at makemypod@fytepro.com

Today on the show, we have come to the end of the Wyoming 67th legislative session. Three of our reporters bring us a recap. We check in with the Wyoming federal delegation including newly sworn-in congresswoman Harriet Hageman. We'll hear how Wyomingites feel about the future of energy and how that plays into their everyday values. And Colorado state parks are increasing accessibility with technology. Those stories and more.

This week on Jackson Unpacked [Nov. 11]: An interview with the leader of the Teton Conservation District on this week's election and the stress of losing funding every four years. And a listening tour with Wyomingites across the state from Casper to Douglas. Plus, an interview with Zakir Hussain, a world-renowned Indian musician who performed at the Center for the Arts this week. And an inside look at a Colorado competition for the title of tastiest tap water. Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Support Jackson's only nonprofit newsroom by becoming a member of KHOL today.

Today on the show, we take a look at the increased number of challengers that are on the local ballots for the upcoming election. And ask Wyomingites what they're worried about in the state. And resident hunters in the Mountain West often have a favorite piece of public land to hunt. For some, though, it seems to be getting a bit crowded. Those stories and more.

( Fremont County, WY) - Dan Thompson, Large Carnivore Supervisor and Brian DeBolt, Large Carnivore Conflict Coordinator join the podcast to talk more about bears, being bear wise, aware, some tips and tricks and ways they are proactive trying to ensure less human to bear conflicts. There is so much to cover when discussing bears. Where do we start? This is what Brian and Dan do for a living so hearing from them is very valuable. Wyoming is home to many different species of wildlife and trying to manage that can be tough. Bears are a major part of the large carnivore department for Wyoming Game and Fish. What is the difference between a Black Bear and Grizzly? We find out about the different colors of black bears and the size of them in Wyoming that may confuse people into thinking they are grizzlies. Bear spray vs. having as pistol and we even are privy to some stories they have been involved in or heard of that can help us understand more the seriousness with living with these great creatures. Wyoming Game and Fish has a great website for being bear wise, it really is worth taking the time to check out if you live in bear country. Wyoming Bear Wise We have a responsibility as Wyomingites to set a good example for our out of state visitors. https://youtu.be/s-zkGuh42l4

(Fremont County, WY)- Recently there has been talk of bear sightings and the importance of being animal and in particular bear aware. Rene Schell is joining the County 10 podcast to not only discuss bear awareness but also to introduce Conor Curran, the South Riverton Game Warden. There is a lot packed into the podcast below, which isn't very long and will leave you with plenty of good information. Check it out and give it a share to your fellow Wyomingites. https://youtu.be/s-zkGuh42l4 Be Bear Wise

(Wyoming)- Grand Teton National Park has visitors from all over the world that travel to see the views, many Wyomingites are left missing out on seeing this great place. I want to share how you can visit GTNP and see very few people, as well as seeing ample wildlife and gaining ample knowledge. In this podcast episode I have the pleasure of interviewing Kevin Taylor of Teton Science Schools who has been involved with Grand Teton and Yellowstone for 20 years. The beauty that is located in Wyoming is always something that is awe-inspiring to me. I want Wyomingites in particular to take in some of the areas we may avoid due to high tourist numbers. Close to 4 million people visit Grand Teton National Park a year. Kevin discusses how on tours with TSS you can avoid the crowds with some backroad, wildlife and timing knowledge that the average person just wouldn't necessarily have the experience to know but they do as wildlife guides. Plus they have some amazing opportunities for kids, which Kevin really has a passion for teaching and inspiring. Find out why choose Grand Teton over Yellowstone and some secret gems with Kevin in this great podcast. What is Kevin's favorite animal to view in Grand Teton? What is the best time of the day to see animals? Did you know there was a cheetah that lived here in Wyoming? Find out more below! In just a few hours we had seen multiple species of wildlife. Kevin Taylor has an extensive background so even if you think you know about an animal or area he will definitely still teach you something you just have to be willing to listen and sometimes be patient. "Patient as a Great Blue Heron" ~ Kevin Taylor of Teton Science Schools h/t Teton Science Schools photo by Charene Herrera TSS uses Maven Optics out of Lander h/t Teton Science Schools photo by Charene Herrera

In this episode, we talk about change. BIG changes that happened in our homes and work during COVID Chloe Flagg makes distinctions about life as a mom during Covid. “It's kind of funny to even talk about change before COVID. It's like the world kind of doesn't even exist before 2020, in a lot of ways because where we are right now is so radically different than where we were.” Lucas Fralick sees Wyoming always in a flux of change. “So it sounds to me that Wyoming is almost made for change.” Sam Lightner, our guest historian sheds light on change in Wyoming throughout history…“but I thought of change. I thought of the 1860s in Wyoming and how much change there was then compared to now. And you start with the COVID. All right. Well, think about cholera. Cholera was rampant in Wyoming streams, central Wyoming streams at this time because of the immigrant trail passing through. And you have nearly half a million people passing over one space and they're all getting rid of human waste and it was ruining the streams and you were killing thousands of people with that.”  The voices you will hear are from women across Wyoming – Jackson, Baggs and Shell. Wyomingites who have three diverse perspectives on change and living change in our state, Melissa Cassutt, Linda Fleming and Mary Budd Flitner. Remember to email me at emy@thinkwy.org to bring your voice, perspective, and stories. We want to share them everywhere. Wyoming Humanities is committed to stories. 

(Fremont County, WY) - We hear a lot about AIS, what does it stand for and how can we prevent them? Rene Schell with Wyoming Game and Fish talks more on AIS and some facts that make Wyoming unique in this nation wide fight on AIS. A good piece of this interview is the information on everyday hikers, campers and families transferring AIS at the 6 minute mark. Check out the interview below. AIS are plants, animals or disease agents that are not native to an ecosystem. They can devastate area waterways and habitat, which is the last thing that Wyomingites want to face. Many states can not recover from AIS issues. So let's make an effort to think about how we are moving and what we are transferring between water ways. AIS Wyoming Decal

Grace Smith, A student from Laramie Wyoming, joins Rae'Lee to share the story of how she was arrested at her high school for not wearing a mask. As fellow Wyomingites, Grace and Rae'Lee discuss the power of standing strong in ones convictions. Grace has organized a fundraising page for her own legal funds, and to support other students across the country who are in similar situations. You can support Grace and donate here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

News Brief March 29 | Wyomingites Rally for Medicaid Expansion by KHOL

Wyomingites Rally for Medicaid Expansion by KHOL

On Today's episode the Go Be Wyoming crew hit the road! Traveled out to the E Bar U Ranch to sit down with current First Vice President of the Wyoming Stock Growers Association (WSGA) David Kane. Dave is a 4th generation Wyomingite and livestock producer who loves what he does and believes in leaving a lasting legacy for his family and for future generations of Wyomingites. Aaron and Dave cover all the wide range of issues and topics that the WSGA find important and how they help their members (and even non members!). Listen to the end to hear Dave's advice for family-businesses and young livestock producers. Dave is a living example of resilience, kindness and innovativeness.

News Brief Feb. 17 | Many Wyomingites are Hesitant to take COVID-19 Vaccine by KHOL

Join Jessica Sterling (@thejesssterling) and Sara Fergenson (@sarafergenson) as they recap Season 1 Episode 22 of Boy Meets World with extra special guest and Boy Meets World super fan, Chappell (REDACTED). On this podcast, there's a cameo from Snoop Dogg, we talk about the personality of people from "square" states and how to properly eat a Fruit Roll-Up. We apologize to all the Wyomingites and fans of Beowulf, but not really because Beowulf is boring. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @shit90spod.Email us at shit90spod@gmail.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

State senator Tara Nethercott discusses the ways that COVID-19 has affected Wyoming, why she decided to pursue law, and the values of her fellow Wyomingites.  "Rural America needs to recognize what rural America is." - Tara Nethercott Learn more about this episode of First, but Last at www.thinkwy.org/54  

Cannabis News Update December 11, 2020 Today in the world of cannabis: Curaleaf releases data indicating that cannabis consumption has jumped during the pandemic, a new poll shows that Wyomingites are ready for cannabis legalization, and cannabis advocates welcome a nominee for President-elect Joe Biden’s cabinet.   The Morning Buzz presented by TRICHOMES brings you late-breaking news that tells you what's happening within the cannabis industry.   Check in with the cannabis community at TRICHOMES.com 

On this episode, the month of Ramadan is a time for Muslims around the world to gather and pray and help the people around them. Usually international students travel home. And we'll hear Wyomingites on your pandemic silver linings. Yellowstone National Park gateway communities are using a unique if smelly way to help monitor covid 19 as tourists start rolling through, by testing the community's poop. Also, the huge hit to WYDOT's budget from the pandemic and how it's crippling hospital's finances. Those stories and more.

On this episode, the month of Ramadan is a time for Muslims around the world to gather and pray and help the people around them. Usually international students travel home. And we'll hear Wyomingites on your pandemic silver linings. Yellowstone National Park gateway communities are using a unique if smelly way to help monitor covid 19 as tourists start rolling through, by testing the community's poop. Also, the huge hit to WYDOT's budget from the pandemic and how it's crippling hospital's finances. Those stories and more.

#WyoStrong stories, brought to you by Wyoming Community Bank, highlight Wyoming perseverance, ingenuity, creativity and resilience. While there are many messages and messengers providing information about COVID-19 and preventing the spread, the foundations of Wyoming Funders United (WYFU) wanted to find a positive way to contribute to the statewide efforts of flattening the curve. WYFU felt that providing appropriate education in a distinctly Wyoming voice by noted members of our community would be the most effective way to support Wyoming's efforts. So far, they have completed two PSAs and have more in the works. The first one features the Galloway Family of Gillette (shared below). https://c10.wxp.io/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Galloway-new-logos.mp4 The second PSA features author C.J. Box of Saratoga (shared below). https://c10.wxp.io/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/CJ-Box-new-logos-.mp4 Future PSAs will feature former Senator Alan Simpson, author Craig Johnson, Representative Andi Clifford, and former Miss Wyoming Jessie Allen. You can expect to see those over the next few weeks. Wyoming Funders United Foundations include: George B. Storer Foundation, Wyoming Community Foundation, John P. Ellbogen Foundation, Homer and Mildred Scott Foundation, and the Foundation for the Episcopal Diocese of Wyoming. For more information contact Bruce Palmer at bruce@winwyoming.com. h/t Dave Neligh for the featured photo of C.J. Box

#WyoStrong stories, brought to you by Wyoming Community Bank, highlight Wyoming perseverance, ingenuity, creativity and resilience. While there are many messages and messengers providing information about COVID-19 and preventing the spread, the foundations of Wyoming Funders United (WYFU) wanted to find a positive way to contribute to the statewide efforts of flattening the curve. WYFU felt that providing appropriate education in a distinctly Wyoming voice by noted members of our community would be the most effective way to support Wyoming's efforts. So far, they have completed two PSAs and have more in the works. The first one features the Galloway Family of Gillette (shared below). https://dmxgrcphol96p.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Galloway-new-logos.mp4 The second PSA features author C.J. Box of Saratoga (shared below). https://dmxgrcphol96p.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/CJ-Box-new-logos-.mp4 Future PSAs will feature former Senator Alan Simpson, author Craig Johnson, Representative Andi Clifford, and former Miss Wyoming Jessie Allen. You can expect to see those over the next few weeks. Wyoming Funders United Foundations include: George B. Storer Foundation, Wyoming Community Foundation, John P. Ellbogen Foundation, Homer and Mildred Scott Foundation, and the Foundation for the Episcopal Diocese of Wyoming. For more information contact Bruce Palmer at bruce@winwyoming.com. h/t Dave Neligh for the featured photo of C.J. Box

A passionate representative for women, Navajo people, and Wyomingites, Affie Ellis is a force to be reckoned with and she hopes to use her curiosity and patience to dig deeply into century-old tensions for years to come. Join Ellis “In the Arena” for a thoughtful discussion about cultural history, representation and problem solving that extends beyond the great plains of Wyoming.

On this episode, maybe you’ve heard about e-bikes, or electric bicycles, but you’re not sure what they are. But the very definition of an e-bike could ultimately determine where they’re allowed on public lands. For our series “Belonging,” two young Wyomingites who live in Washington, D.C. talk about what’s stopping them from moving back to the state. And what the history trapped in layers of ice in glaciers tells us about the future of climate change. Those stories and more.

On this episode, we go back through history to World War II when imprisoned Japanese-Americans performed music for Wyomingites. A Sheridan conservation group is proposing an expansion of a local trail system. 150 years ago a group of explorers set out to fill in the blank spaces on the map along the Green and Colorado Rivers. This year, a team of scientists retraced their steps. Those stories and more.

Special guest appearance provides the aspect of being on the other side of the backcountry hunting equation, getting into the wilderness for the first timers, and being on the civilization side of an InReach SOS event. We also talk about the genetic predisposition of Wyomingites to hate Coloradans (aka "Greenies"), how Wyoming is more "local loco" than even Hawaii, and hunting location etiquette and "oops" with examples.

Thanks for dropping in Roamers! We know we’ve been shy on releasing Lowdown episodes but we haven’t totally abandoned them. This week’s lowdown brings us back to our roots of bringing timely information to the podcast listeners. Wyomingites, open your ears as this applies to you! Jess Johnson of the Wyoming Wildlife Federation joins Chris […]

Doctor Taylor Haynes is well known throughout Wyoming, respected and loved by his many supporters. His Constitutionally based solutions to the problems that confront Wyomingites has ignited the interest of those who hear him speak and has resulted in a grassroots movement intended to empower the average citizen.

A special week for the Energy Journal podcast, episode 10 features a class of energy and policy students from the University of Michigan digging in on state issues. From why Wyomingites don't jump up and down for wind to whether President Donald Trump can indeed bring back coal jobs, the students covered some of the most pressing topics in Wyoming energy today.  Guests: UM professor Adam Simon, Regional Executive Director NWF Mike Shriberg, students: Catherine Garton, Emily Spilman, Julian Hansen, Lindsay Rasmussen, Rachel Mount, Ethan Hopper, Adam Skotzke, Jordan Brenke, Emma Fulweiler, Eli Levine, Eliot Stein, Kristen Hayden, Alex Tye, Maria Alejandra Rodriguez Mustafa, Julia Mati, Emily Lopez.   (Music credits: Sundown by Josh Woodward and Lover by David Mumford.) 

There is a flush of new wind development coming to Wyoming as developers and utilities try to get in before federal tax subsidies sunset. On the coattails of that push are some small developers, companies looking to build wind farms and sell them to large utilities like Rocky Mountain Power. Federal law obliges utilities to buy that power if the farm meets a number of requirements, the first being size. But, for some time now a number of Wyomingites have pushed back on these would be power producers, arguing that they are gaming the federal law, disturbing the western landscape in order to put wind power on the grid that isn't needed. Energy reporter Heather Richards speaks to one such individual, Kenneth Lay of the Northern Laramie Range Alliance. He believes it's time to change the rules.     (Music credit: Sundown by Josh Woodward)

リスナーの皆様、明けましておめでとうございます！本年もHiroshima University's English Podcastの番組をよろしくお願いいたします。 今回は「異文化ディスカッション」新年特別編として、「やさしい英語会話」でおなじみのKeiさんに登場してもらいます。Akariさんに続く２人目の日本人ゲストとなるKeiさんが、米国ウィスコンシンでの留学経験や、英語学習へのアドバイスなどを語ります。 聞き手：Joe Lauer（広島大学外国語教育研究センタ―） ＊毎月第１週は「異文化ディスカッション」をお届けします。 ＊エントリーの「スクリプトを見る」をクリックすると、番組内で使われている表現を見ることができます（スクリプトは表示されません）。 Image credit (The Green Bay Packers' Fans - known as "cheeseheads"): Adapted from Chess REO via flickr. CC BY-NC-ND 2.0. Download MP3 （中級〜上級向け）Kei's Experiences in the United States ordinary = regular Wisconsin = the state north of Chicago. The biggest city is Milwaukee which has the same population as Hiroshima City. the Midwest = the huge area around the north and central part of the Mississippi River once = when a layer = 積み重ね、層 German-Americans = people whose ancestors came from Germany That was another story! = 違う話です！ ※When it comes to ..., that's another story.「...のことになると、話は別です」 the Packers = an American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Green Bay is a town in northern Wisconsin, with about the same population as Higashi Hiroshima. So, it is the smallest town in America with a pro sports team, but it has often won championships. Also it is quite popular nationally because it has a long history and kind of represents rural America. When it comes to = regarding, concerning, with respect to Wisconsinites = people from Wisconsin. Note: Other states using this suffix（接尾辞） include Michiganites and Wyomingites. Most states use suffixes ending in "an", such as Californians and Coloradans. But there are a few other exceptions too, such as New Yorkers and Marylanders. processed = artificial, made in a factory a senior citizen = a retired person, usually aged 65 or older quilting = Note: the noun/verb combination is usually "to make a quilt" to be devout = strongly believing worship = a church ceremony. Note: Usually "worship" is a verb (example: to worship god), but it also can be used as a noun. wealthy = rich to be into (something) = to really love (something or someone) to consume = to eat, to use Lutheran = one branch of Protestant Christianity. Other big branches include Baptist, Presbyterianism, and Methodism. a chapel hour = an hour when there is a church service a preacher = a reverend, a religious leader a gospel = a Christian song or writing a dress code = rules on what can be worn to reflect = to show to flirt = いちゃつく a townscape = a view of a town. Compare: A landscape involves a view of the countryside or nature. a hummingbird = ハチドリ to deny = to not acknowledge, to not recognize, to ignore You don't necessarily need to ... = 必ずしも...する必要はありません to get motivated = やる気になる

リスナーの皆様、明けましておめでとうございます！本年もHiroshima University's English Podcastの番組をよろしくお願いいたします。 今回は「異文化ディスカッション」新年特別編として、「やさしい英語会話」でおなじみのKeiさんに登場してもらいます。Akariさんに続く２人目の日本人ゲストとなるKeiさんが、米国ウィスコンシンでの留学経験や、英語学習へのアドバイスなどを語ります。 聞き手：Joe Lauer（広島大学外国語教育研究センタ―） ＊毎月第１週は「異文化ディスカッション」をお届けします。 ＊エントリーの「スクリプトを見る」をクリックすると、番組内で使われている表現を見ることができます（スクリプトは表示されません）。 Image credit (The Green Bay Packers' Fans - known as "cheeseheads"): Adapted from Chess REO via flickr. CC BY-NC-ND 2.0. Download MP3 （中級〜上級向け）Kei's Experiences in the United States ordinary = regular Wisconsin = the state north of Chicago. The biggest city is Milwaukee which has the same population as Hiroshima City. the Midwest = the huge area around the north and central part of the Mississippi River once = when a layer = 積み重ね、層 German-Americans = people whose ancestors came from Germany That was another story! = 違う話です！ ※When it comes to ..., that's another story.「...のことになると、話は別です」 the Packers = an American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Green Bay is a town in northern Wisconsin, with about the same population as Higashi Hiroshima. So, it is the smallest town in America with a pro sports team, but it has often won championships. Also it is quite popular nationally because it has a long history and kind of represents rural America. When it comes to = regarding, concerning, with respect to Wisconsinites = people from Wisconsin. Note: Other states using this suffix（接尾辞） include Michiganites and Wyomingites. Most states use suffixes ending in "an", such as Californians and Coloradans. But there are a few other exceptions too, such as New Yorkers and Marylanders. processed = artificial, made in a factory a senior citizen = a retired person, usually aged 65 or older quilting = Note: the noun/verb combination is usually "to make a quilt" to be devout = strongly believing worship = a church ceremony. Note: Usually "worship" is a verb (example: to worship god), but it also can be used as a noun. wealthy = rich to be into (something) = to really love (something or someone) to consume = to eat, to use Lutheran = one branch of Protestant Christianity. Other big branches include Baptist, Presbyterianism, and Methodism. a chapel hour = an hour when there is a church service a preacher = a reverend, a religious leader a gospel = a Christian song or writing a dress code = rules on what can be worn to reflect = to show to flirt = いちゃつく a townscape = a view of a town. Compare: A landscape involves a view of the countryside or nature. a hummingbird = ハチドリ to deny = to not acknowledge, to not recognize, to ignore You don't necessarily need to ... = 必ずしも...する必要はありません to get motivated = やる気になる