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Does Trump’s Wisconsin economy seem ‘A+++++’ to you? He thinks so
The real numbers about the Wisconsin economy tell a different story as 2025 crawls to a close.
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These Wisconsin seniors remember when government worked for the people
Wisconsin seniors are taking the long view—using lessons from the past to fight for Social Security, Medicaid, housing, and stronger communities for generations to come.
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Greenhouse designs provide opportunity for year-round crop production in WI
Deep winter greenhouses (DWGs) and geodesic dome greenhouses (GDGs) are promising systems for extending the growing season and supporting local food production in cold northern areas.
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As WisconsinEye goes dark, here’s what our state needs to see
WisconsinEye, the independent network providing unfiltered coverage of the state Capitol for the past 18 years, has shuttered – casting doubts on a plan that relies on charitable whims to cover state government.
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Bird flu found for first time in Wisconsin after Dodge County dairy herd tests positive
Since the first cases of bird flu were confirmed in dairy herds in Texas and Kansas in March 2024, Wisconsin had been among a handful of states where dairy cattle had managed to escape the virus. That is, until this weekend when the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was detected in a dairy herd in…
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AI chatbots are spreading abortion misinformation to Wisconsinites—and lawmakers are fighting back
Cybersecurity experts and state lawmakers want to ensure that Wisconsin residents have access to accurate abortion information online—even if that means pushing back against federal restrictions.
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What to know about ice dams, how to prevent them in snowy Wisconsin winter
Tis’ the season for ice dams, Wisconsin. When icicles hang from the edge of your home’s roof after snowfall, it’s a sign this fickle, recurring winter concern might be plotting a leak into your home.
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What you need to know about Wisconsin elections in 2026
Here are the important dates for Wisconsin elections, the key races, and the top issues that can determine our state’s future.
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Oh buoy! Runaway research buoy gets data on Great Lakes winter waves
Winter is a quiet time for Great Lakes research, at least out on the water. Research vessels remain secured to their docks; most monitoring equipment is ashore.
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Does Wisconsin have fair maps? A gerrymandering update
Legislative maps were rigged by politicians in 2011 but then recently changed. Congressional lines might be redrawn next to ensure fair maps.
