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Today β€” 3 February 2026WPR

β€˜In Care Of’ postcard project celebrates family caregivers in Wisconsin

3 February 2026 at 11:00

One in five Wisconsinites is a family caregiver and yet their work can often feel invisible. Last year, a researcher and a caregiver came together to give voice to this group of people. They asked caregivers to submit postcards expressing moments of joy and difficulty as they take care of loved ones. The result is a new online exhibit.

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Democratic challenger Rebecca Cooke outraises US Rep. Derrick Van Orden

3 February 2026 at 00:17

Eau Claire Democrat Rebecca Cooke has outraised Republican Congressman Derrick Van Orden for the first time in Wisconsin's hotly contested 3rd Congressional District race.

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Wisconsin Democrats announce marijuana legalization bill

2 February 2026 at 22:09

In a bid to capitalize on recent bipartisan pushes to regulate the state's hemp industry, Wisconsin Democrats have introduced a bill to fully legalize marijuana. But the plan is doomed in the Republican-led Legislature.

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Milwaukee County benefits director fired following lapse in health insurance contract

2 February 2026 at 18:42

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley announced an "employee" who let the county's health insurance contract with UnitedHealthcare lapse last year has been fired.

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Becoming an organ donor: Difficult decision leads to tremendous gift

2 February 2026 at 18:24

β€œThe operation takes two to three hours,” Dr. Nikole Neidlinger said on "The Larry Meiller Show." β€œWhen we attach a kidney and open it up to blood flow, it just starts functioning. I've seen it thousands of times now, but every time I'm like, β€˜This is a miracle. This is amazing.’”

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Yesterday β€” 2 February 2026WPR

Supreme Court candidates differ on state courts’ role in federal immigration disputes

2 February 2026 at 11:00

Wisconsin's Supreme Court candidates have different opinions about the role state courts should in disputes involving federal immigration agents.

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Before yesterdayWPR

Lapse of health care contract for Milwaukee County employees angers officials

31 January 2026 at 01:39

Milwaukee County officials are calling for an "emergency action" after learning that the contract covering healthcare for thousands of county employees has lapsed.Β 

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Trump’s trade war took a toll on shipments in the Twin Ports last year

30 January 2026 at 23:20

Cargo shipments at the Port of Duluth-Superior slumped last year due to headwinds driven by unfavorable market trends, shifting trade lanes and President Donald Trump’s trade war.

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Shorewood trespassing citation could decide future of beach access in Wisconsin

30 January 2026 at 21:50

A Shorewood man is planning to appeal a municipal judge's decision that found him guilty of trespassing in hopes that the case will go to the Wisconsin Supreme Court and decide public versus private beach access in the state.Β 

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Sen. Baldwin says ending β€˜roving patrols,’ masked agents must be part of DHS funding bill

30 January 2026 at 21:38

Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin believes immigration enforcement and border patrol agencies have gone "rogue" and she is calling for greater oversight and accountability.

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Nicotine pouches may help smokers quit, but pose addictive risks for young people

30 January 2026 at 21:05

Pouches are the fastest growing nicotine product on the market in America. Studies show that while they may help addicted people lower risk, they're also a potential gateway for young people.

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