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Residents consider a cooperative future as manufactured housing parks go up for sale

14 October 2025 at 10:03

Worried about private equity ownership, residents explore purchasing parks and running them as cooperatives. Wisconsin doesn’t make it easy.

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Superintendent outlines how Wausau schools handle threats after tense start to year

14 October 2025 at 10:00

The first of the Franklin Elementary School threats came in the opening weeks of the school year, followed by two more in quick succession. Each prompted immediate coordination with law enforcement and internal safety teams.

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Dual Enrollment Reform Bill aims to make program more accessible to students

14 October 2025 at 10:00

Republican legislators are proposing a "Dual Enrollment Reform Bill" they say would simplify the process to make it more accessible for all students.

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Twin Ports children’s author revives Northwoods legend of Dr. Kate and her million-penny hospital

14 October 2025 at 10:00

The story of Dr. Kate Pelham Newcomb and her practice in the very rural Wisconsin Northwoods is well known around Woodruff β€” there’s even a museum dedicated to her. It […]

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Municipal judge in Milwaukee County resigns after allegedly lying about residency, signatures

13 October 2025 at 22:25

A municipal judge in Milwaukee County recently resigned from her position after she was charged for allegedly lying about obtaining signatures she needed to run for reelection.Β 

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Menominee County property owners argue land can’t be transferred to tribal trust

13 October 2025 at 21:03

The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Monday heard oral arguments in a case that could have ramifications for tribal sovereignty when it comes to land development.

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Should lakes and forests have rights in Wisconsin? Bills seek natural resource protections.

13 October 2025 at 20:54

One of the proposals seeks to protect Devil's Lake State Park, while the other is a more general resolution encouraging the state to affirm the rights of all natural resources in the state.

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β€˜My grandfather would be proud’: Carrying on a cranberry tradition in Wisconsin

13 October 2025 at 18:46

Allison Jonjak comes from a multigeneration family cranberry farm in Sawyer County. As a cranberry outreach specialist traveling around the state, she believes the industry is moving in a positive direction.

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A portal into underwater, prehistoric Wisconsin found in the heart of Waukesha County

13 October 2025 at 10:00

In 1984, paleontologists found and saved a portal to prehistoric Wisconsin right in Waukesha County. Scientists are still discovering new fossils from it β€” most recently a leech that has pushed back the origins of the species by millions of years.

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Farmers caught in Trump’s trade war wait for bailout. But many call it a temporary fix.

13 October 2025 at 10:00

This harvest season, the trade war with China has added to the farm economy’s woes, as producers deal with lower crop prices and high costs.

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Milwaukee Brewers knock out Cubs, earn NLCS matchup against LA Dodgers

12 October 2025 at 11:45

The Brewers earned their first postseason series win since 2018, advancing to face the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the best-of-seven National League Championship Series.

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Liberal firms urge Wisconsin Supreme Court to move forward with House map lawsuits

10 October 2025 at 23:53

Attorneys from liberal firms are urging the Wisconsin Supreme Court to quickly appoint a three-judge panel to hear lawsuits claiming the state's congressional districts are gerrymandered and should be redrawn before the 2026 election.

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Wake boats in shallow areas harm shoreline and bottom of Lake Beulah, study finds

10 October 2025 at 20:40

A new study on Lake Beulah in southeastern Wisconsin indicates that wake boats should operate in deeper waters and farther from the shore to reduce impacts to the lake bottom and shoreline.

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What caregivers should know about online gaming safety after a Wisconsin family’s lawsuit against Roblox

10 October 2025 at 20:22

On Wednesday, a family in Wisconsin filed a lawsuit against the video game giant Roblox, alleging that it failed to protect their child from abuse. A researcher focusing on adolescent internet use gives advice for parents on how to navigate platforms like these.

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