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Today β€” 27 January 2026WPR

Fundraising reveals party priorities in battle for Wisconsin Legislature

27 January 2026 at 11:00

Wisconsin Democrats and Republicans both say they're fighting for control of the full state Legislature, but recent fundraising suggests they may each have a favorite chamber.

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Wisconsin author brings Korean War veterans’ stories out of the shadows

27 January 2026 at 11:00

Each veteran's story underscores how deeply the war’s impact still resonates. For Walkowski, the goal is straightforward: to bring long-overlooked stories into the public record and ensure the Korean War is not forgotten again.

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β€˜Does anybody have any advice?’: How Twin Ports β€˜Helping Hands’ groups support build community online

27 January 2026 at 11:00

"Helping hands" Facebook groups offer advice and resources to anyone who logs on, with a willing pool of community members eager to assist. Moderators for groups in the Twin Ports spoke about their pages with WPR’s Robin Washington on β€œMorning Edition.”

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US Rep. Tom Tiffany, GOP candidate for governor, blames Democrats for Minnesota shooting

26 January 2026 at 22:50

Tom Tiffany said the blame lays at the feet of Democratic leaders, including Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who don’t cooperate with immigration enforcement efforts.

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Wisconsin adds support to lawsuit urging ICE to back down in Minnesota

26 January 2026 at 22:11

States including Wisconsin have joined Minnesota in arguing that ICE's actions are violating Minnesota's sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

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At least 4 Wisconsin communities signed secrecy deals for billion-dollar data centers

26 January 2026 at 16:08

Massive data center proposals are often developed in secret. Wisconsin has now joined several states with legislative proposals to make the process more transparent.

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Yesterday β€” 26 January 2026WPR

Muskego man fights court case over writing β€˜Jan. 6’ on sidewalk with chalk

26 January 2026 at 11:00

Jim Brownlow wrote "Jan. 6" on the sidewalk outside of of his local post office on the anniversary of the attack in 2025. A month later, police showed up to arrest him for criminal damage to property. He's still fighting the case in Muskego Municipal Court.

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Wisconsin GOP lawmaker blames Minnesota’s Walz for shooting. Democrats denounce killing.

25 January 2026 at 14:32

U.S. House Rep. Derrick Van Orden indicated Gov. Walz played a role in the death of Pretti in response to a post that said Minnesota officials are fueling tensions with ICE.

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Before yesterdayWPR

Paper company named responsible for PFAS pollution offers bottled water to Stella

23 January 2026 at 23:04

A paper company that’s been named responsible for PFAS contamination is launching a bottled water program for residents in the northern Wisconsin town of Stella.

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