This year was an unusual one for most farmers. Across the central U.S., producers faced tight margins, ever-changing global trade conditions and a shake up of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and many of its programs.

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Bear complaints in Wisconsin have been on the rise in recent years, and a new study seeks to pinpoint whether there is widespread use of birdshot to deter problem bears.

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Using fruit flies, researchers at UW-Madison are uncovering a new way to think about treating an aggressive and deadly form of childhood brain cancer.

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Seven Democrats running for governor spoke to PBS Wisconsin about how they'll stand out in the crowded field ahead of the August 2026 primary.

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vThe Policy Forum report found the statewide rate for emergency licenses among educators was 3.6 percent. But that rate is not uniform across districts. 

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The emerging technology of mass timber could have implications for Wisconsin’s forestry industry. 

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The announcement that Tyson would shutter a massive beef processing plant in Nebraska was the first such closure in more than a decade. Beef processors are running at lower capacity, as the U.S. cattle herd size is the smallest it's been since the 1950s.

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While more than a half-dozen Democrats have announced campaigns for Wisconsin's open governor's race, the Republican field is — at this point — a one-on-one contest.

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An effort in Washington to limit how members of Congress engage in stock trading has the backing of a bipartisan mix of former Wisconsin lawmakers.

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The agri-food sector isn’t one of the top targets for cybercriminals — but as farms and production facilities become more reliant on technology, they also become more vulnerable.

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Only 13 percent of Wisconsin’s wetlands would fall under federal protection under proposed changes to the “waters of the United States” rule unveiled last month, but most would still be protected under state law.

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A mill in Shawano County that closed a year ago is set to reopen as the first chip mill in the U.S. purchased by a logger co-op.

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Advocates want Democratic Gov. Tony Evers to use his power to reduce prison sentences before he leaves office at the start of 2027.

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The Milwaukee Brewers will play the Atlanta Braves in the MLB Little League Classic in Pennsylvania on Aug. 23, 2026.

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Inflated ticket prices on predatory sites are hurting sales and causing frustration for venues around the state.

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In “Song Sung Blue,” Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson play Lightning & Thunder, a legendary Neil Diamond tribute band from Milwaukee with a remarkable love story. Real-life Claire "Thunder" Sardina joined WPR’s "Wisconsin Today" to talk about what it’s like to see her story told on the big screen.

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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources shares tips on how to make your holiday cleanup more eco-friendly.

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The ensemble will also perform its field show during a separate competition known as Bandfest at Pasadena City College’s stadium. 

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Snowmy Kromer is a long-standing Minocqua tradition with his 4-foot-long pipe and size 96 Stormy Kromer hat.

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After losing its case in two federal courts, a northern Wisconsin town has agreed to use an electronic voting machine designed for people with disabilities.

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