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Tom Tiffany is working to roll back 150 years of birthright citizenship in Wisconsin
As the US Supreme Court weighs Trump’s effort to restrict birthright citizenship, WI is trying to protect it—and Rep Tom Tiffany is working to move the state in the opposite direction.
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Rescued Ridglan Farms beagles catch flight out of Wisconsin
On May 2, two nonprofits teamed up to transport recently rescued Ridglan Farms beagles out of Wisconsin.
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Why are vinyl lounges popping up in Wisconsin?
Designed to bring music lovers together, vinyl lounges are trending in Wisconsin.
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What’s happening in Wisconsin: Badger State Buzz (May 4-10)
Welcome to this week’s Wisconsin View and Badger State Buzz—two staples of the UpNorthNews newsletter.
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5 ways to support women’s sports in Wisconsin
The NBA, NFL, and MLB have to start making room because women’s sports are gaining in popularity, and there are so many ways to support them in Wisconsin.
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8 restaurants in Milwaukee where kids can eat for free
There are quite a few restaurants in Milwaukee (and the surrounding Greater Milwaukee area) that run kids-eat-free discounts on select days of the week.
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New Wisconsin law taps ‘Dreamers’ to fill critical rural labor gaps
A bipartisan Wisconsin law removes barriers for more than 5,000 DACA recipients in the state, allowing them to work in high-need fields, especially in rural areas, including nursing, teaching, plumbing, and other licensed trades.
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Festivals, arts, more things to do in the Milwaukee area in spring 2026
Find something to do in the Milwaukee area this spring with this calendar of festivals, theater and music performances, author visits and more.
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The Wisconsin musician known as the “Aretha Franklin of Kazoo”
Known as the “Aretha Franklin of Kazoo,” Wisconsin musician Jen Farley brings joy to people of all ages in a unique way.
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Wisconsin’s crazy connection to an Antarctic mountain range
Wisconsin and Antarctica have more in common than just the cold winters, including a mountain range named for the state.
