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Today β€” 20 January 2026WPR

Wisconsin school district sends police to parent’s home, threatens lawsuit over TikTok post

20 January 2026 at 11:00

Mom Amanda Vogel uploaded a video in December 2025, after pulling her daughter from the School District of Pittsville in Wood County.

According to the school district officials, Vogel's video is harassment.

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20 years ago, Wisconsin’s Poet Laureate found love at Woodland Pattern

20 January 2026 at 11:00

Milwaukee’s Woodland Pattern is set to host its 32nd Annual Poetry Marathon and Benefit. Wisconsin’s Poet Laureate has attended programs there for over 45 years and has a special bond.

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One year into second Trump term, Wisconsin immigrants are β€˜waiting for the worst’

20 January 2026 at 11:00

In the first 10 months of 2025, ICE arrested nearly 1000 people in Wisconsin β€” an almost 25 percent increase from all 2024 arrests. Meanwhile, immigrants in Wisconsin say they are feeling more afraid than ever.

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Former Northland College faculty explore creation of a microcollege

20 January 2026 at 11:00

After the closure of Northland College in Ashland last year, a newly formed nonprofit group is exploring creation of a microcollege to continue its mission.

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GOP lawmakers enforcing ban on public recording state Capitol proceedings

20 January 2026 at 11:00

A memo from state Senate Chief Clerk Cyrus Anderson says state statute gives supremacy to Senate or Assembly rules when it comes to open meetings law.

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Yesterday β€” 19 January 2026WPR

New bug-tracking project aims to help monitor health of Wisconsin waterways

19 January 2026 at 11:00

A new project seeks to expand access to a vast collection of aquatic insects that can be used to track the health of waterways across Wisconsin.

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What difference will a GLP-1 pill make? Wisconsin weight loss physician weighs inΒ 

19 January 2026 at 11:00

Last month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first daily GLP-1 pill in the U.S. A Wisconsin healthcare leader explains what people should know.

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Wisconsin tribes oppose ending protections for roadless areas on national forests

19 January 2026 at 11:00

Tribes in Wisconsin and beyond are opposing the Trump administration’s proposal to end protections for millions of acres of roadless areas on national forest land.

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Farmers are in line for billions of bailout money. Will it be enough to offset losses?

19 January 2026 at 11:00

The U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to send β€œbridge” payments to farmers who grow soybeans, cotton and other crops before March. Commodity groups and economists say the aid brings relief to farmers and their lenders, but they need long-term solutions.

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Wisconsin Democrats speak out against proposed constitutional amendment on DEI

19 January 2026 at 10:50

Democratic leaders in Milwaukee say a proposed constitutional amendment would have dire consequences for programs aimed at diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the state.Β 

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Early fundraising numbers suggest competitive Democratic primary for governor

17 January 2026 at 00:54

Seven Democrats running for governor reported raising six-figure sums in the race's first major fundraising reports, setting the stage for a crowded, competitive primary to start the election year.

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Wisconsin’s Ron Johnson talking to Democrats about partial ACA fix

17 January 2026 at 00:01

Wisconsin Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson said he's exploring a way to help people earning more than 400 percent of the federal poverty level, who got cut off when the extended subsidies expired.

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Western Wisconsin on edge as protests, ICE enforcements surge in Minneapolis

By: WPR Staff
16 January 2026 at 21:05

Western Wisconsin residents are following the protests and clashes in Minneapolis-St. Paul over federal immigration enforcement actions with concern.

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Grammy-nominated artist Skylar Grey releasing new album about growing up in Wisconsin

By: Lorin Cox
16 January 2026 at 15:16

So I was just realizing that people mostly just know the story of what I went through and the songs that I wrote and everything after I left Wisconsin, from my Los Angeles move when I was 17 forward, working with Eminem and all that.

That's just not the core of who I am. So I felt like it was time to start telling the origin story of who I am and how I became the artist and songwriter that I am now.

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3 takeaways from Wisconsin dietician on new food guidelines

16 January 2026 at 11:00

The Trump administration recently unveiled new dietary guidelines, changing the food pyramid to put protein, healthy fats and vegetables at the top with wholegrains at the bottom. A Wisconsin dietician outlined three big takeaways.

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