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Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers used his seventh State of the State speech Wednesday to urge the Republican-controlled Legislature to enact a wide range of proposals they have …
Kirk Bangstad, owner of Minocqua Brewing Company, arrested for …
Oct 18, 2024 · Kirk Bangstad is a prominent liberal political figure in Wisconsin and owner of the Minocqua Brewing Company. This week, he was arrested by the Oneida County Sheriff’s …
Aspirus announces intention to build new hospital in Chippewa …
Nov 14, 2024 · Aspirus announced Thursday it plans to build a new hospital in Chippewa Falls in western Wisconsin. In March 2024, Hospital Sisters Health System announced it was closing …
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In Wisconsin, the rate at which Native Americans die from opioids is three times higher than opioid deaths of white people.A Bad River Tribal Member authored a report on the impact …
With details now sorted out, WI homeowners can tap into energy …
Aug 26, 2024 · The federal Inflation Reduction Act just turned two years old.. Those tracking its implementation said when you peel back the layers, a lot is taking shape to help Wisconsinites …
Culture, conservation thrive as Great Lakes Tribes bring back wild …
Oct 14, 2024 · In the late summer of 2023, thick stands of wild rice stood tall and shimmered gold in some of Lac du Flambeau’s lakes. The plant has been virtually absent in these lakes for …
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Wildfire danger rises in Wisconsin, DNR asks people not to burn
Oct 17, 2024 · This weekend’s rain didn’t keep the fire danger low for long. Most of Wisconsin is back in the high fire danger level. Vilas, Oneida, and Lincoln are among the few at the …
Wisconsin DNR encourages people to get outside New Years Day …
Dec 30, 2024 · The Wisconsin DNR is encouraging people to start the new year outdoors. There are two dozen First Day Hikes planned at state parks and forests.
Public Radio's Favorite Live Sessions of 2024 | WXPR
Dec 26, 2024 · Public radio music stations welcome hundreds of musicians a year into their studios for intimate versions of songs you won't hear or see anywhere else.