State News
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Newsletter Edition: A happy ending for a Wisconsin bear in a bind
Northern Wisconsin bear rescued from jar mishap and how Eau Claire native Bon Iver gradually (but radically) transformed his hometown
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Superior launches city-owned high-speed internet network thanks to Biden’s American Rescue Plan
Wisconsin’s first publicly-owned, open-access broadband network means competitive pricing and no monopoly ownership of the cables that keep Superior connected. The city of Superior has found success building out its broadband network, and now the second phase is underway to connect another part of the city to the state’s first publicly-owned, open-access system for…
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Wisconsin DHS confirms nine measles cases, urges families to get vaccinated
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is urging residents to get vaccinated amid the confirmation of the first measles cases in the state this year and as families begin back-to-school preparation with vaccine rates still down.
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WI mental health experts urge more back-to-school support
With a rise in youth mental health issues across Wisconsin, experts are urging parents to make their kids’ mental health a top priority for the back-to-school season.
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Newsletter Edition: Buildings older than Wisconsin itself
Why is this rural Wisconsin child care provider closing her doors? Also, 10 buildings in Wisconsin that are older than the state itself
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Rural Wisconsinites are facing a dangerous choice: housing or health
Increasing housing costs are forcing some rural residents to delay medical care, threatening both individual health outcomes and the long-term well-being of entire communities.
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Who is (and isn’t) running for Wisconsin governor in 2026?
Gov. Tony Evers’ retirement will set off a feeding frenzy of political ambition for the first open governor’s seat in 16 years, and the ripple effect could be many more open races down the Wisconsin ballot.
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Medicaid turns from ‘a lifeline’ to a question mark for woman with chronic illness
At the age of 26, Emma Widmar has been chronically ill for more than half her lifetime. Widmar was 12 when her symptoms first showed up — severe allergies to food, hormones and her environment. At the age of 18 she qualified for Social Security disability payments as well as for Medicaid. The combined federal-state…
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New study ties weak state gun laws to child deaths in Wisconsin
States with weak gun laws, including Wisconsin, experience more firearm deaths among children ages 0 to 17, according to a study published in the June issue of JAMA Pediatrics.
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The 11 best things to eat at AmFam Field this season
With new food vendors and fun menu items, AmFam Field is a hot spot for dining.
