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How many manure spills is too many? St. Croix County residents scrutinize big farm’s new owner
August 02, 2024
Breeze Dairy CEO says company has nothing to hide and aims to earn a skeptical community’s trust.
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Wisconsin’s new rules on ballot drop boxes create opportunity for election challenges, ‘vigilantes’
July 19, 2024
The state says voters are allowed to return only their own ballots, but there are nuances that observers could seize on to raise suspicion.
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Wisconsin cities want presidential candidates to pay for pricey campaign stops
July 15, 2024
President Joe Biden’s campaign reimbursed Green Bay for costs related to the first lady’s visit. Donald Trump’s campaign has not paid invoices for Wisconsin visits dating to 2016.
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Over 100 Wisconsin school districts fielded inquiries, challenges to books
July 03, 2024
‘Gender Queer’ by Maia Kobabe was most challenged book since 2020. Restricted books included ‘The Bluest Eye,’ ‘The Kite Runner’ and ‘Slaughterhouse-Five.’
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In Democratic primary, candidates emphasize broadband, education
June 24, 2024
Joe Maldonado and Randy Udell, who have both served on the Fitchburg City Council, pitch different Democratic priorities.
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Wisconsin drops ID checks at federally funded food pantries
May 16, 2024
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services says loosening restrictions will broaden access to food during high demand. Some pantry leaders see a potential for complications.
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Rural Wisconsin voters face additional hurdles without ballot drop boxes
May 13, 2024
As the Wisconsin Supreme Court considers whether to legalize them again, clerks explain how the ban has made elections more logistically complicated for them and voters.
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Mount Horeb shooting: ‘People in every community need to be mindful of the warning signs’
May 03, 2024
Most mass school shootings happen in rural and suburban schools, data show.
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What type of Democrat can win in rural Wisconsin?
April 22, 2024
With three distinct approaches to campaigning on the ballot, the Democratic primary for a congressional seat — and how the winner fares against the Republican incumbent — could signal to other campaigns how to approach western Wisconsin in future contests.
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Poopspotting: How AI and satellites can detect illegal manure spreading in Wisconsin
March 07, 2024
Researchers explore use of aerial imagery and artificial intelligence to monitor a farming practice that threatens water.
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Pandemic brings telehealth boom to rural Wisconsin, but barriers linger
October 10, 2023
Physician shortages and broadband gaps hinder access to care. Some gains could be lost if certain pandemic-era telehealth flexibilities expire.
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Wisconsin’s Black infants have some of the country’s highest mortality rates. These solutions could help.
September 18, 2023
Addressing societal factors — including stress caused by poverty and racism and lack of access to health care — could improve pregnancy outcomes, research shows.
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Moms for Liberty is growing in Wisconsin as critics call them extremists
August 23, 2023
The parental rights organization has built membership from groups that formed during the pandemic and is looking to shape policy and elections.
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Can’t find child care for your infant in Wisconsin? You’re not alone. Industry experts break down why it’s so difficult.
July 25, 2023
Among the list of challenges, providers often charge parents less than the actual cost of care in an attempt to keep prices manageable. And that’s with child care workers being notoriously underpaid compared to those with similar credentials in other fields.
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Wisconsin towns brace for next fight on local control over large farms
July 06, 2023
A proposed pig CAFO spurred five northwest Wisconsin towns to regulate big farms. After one rescinded its ordinance, others wonder if they’ll face lawsuits.
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