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New La Crosse statue celebrates Ho-Chunk healer, replacing controversial sculpture

8 June 2026 at 10:00

The bronze sculpture of Betsy Thunder was installed in May as part of a new section of the Riverside International Friendship Gardens in La Crosse's Riverside Park.

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Trump visit to Chippewa Falls highlights rural agenda in nationally watched swing district

5 June 2026 at 15:55

Trump spoke for about an hour at the event, billed as a roundtable discussion, covering topics ranging from border security to manufacturing and his project to repaint the bottom of Washington D.C.'s Reflecting Pool.

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Wisconsin’s first independent bookstore crawl highlights local literary scenes

5 June 2026 at 10:00

Dozens of independent bookstores across Wisconsin are participating in a new "bookstore crawl.” Bookshop Quest 2026 is a month-long event featuring clues and missions for indie bookstore fans to complete.

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Rib Mountain Riders mark 80 years of motorcycle history in central Wisconsin

2 June 2026 at 10:00

β€œYou get on the racetrack and it’s just you and whatever you’re riding, whether it’s a quad or a motorcycle, and you try to find the limits within your capabilities,” Bell said.

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Wisconsin sees record-high beef prices alongside high demand

1 June 2026 at 23:12

The average price for a pound of beef hit a record-high $9.64 in April. Steak and ground beef prices are both up more than 14 percent compared to this time last year. An agriculture professor says these prices are on the rise and a butcher shop owner shares what he’s seeing.

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New book documents Violent Femmes’ rise to fame from Milwaukee roots

By: Lorin Cox
1 June 2026 at 17:18

Local clubs weren’t interested in the Violent Femmes' unique musical style, so they took to playing on sidewalks and street corners until they were first discovered.

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Once a beacon of light, historic tower in Apostle Islands will be dismantled

1 June 2026 at 10:00

The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore will bid farewell this summer to a historic light tower that’s been compromised by storm damage and shoreline erosion on Lake Superior.

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β€˜Nutters’ bring pre-war English bike touring to the Wisconsin countryside

28 May 2026 at 20:08

The Lake Pepin 3-Speed Tour is a way for cyclists to explore the food, drink and views along the Mississippi River β€” while reconnecting with old friends and an old way of life.

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Wisconsin hip-hop dance crew takes the stage at β€˜America’s Got Talent’

28 May 2026 at 10:00

The founder of Barrio Dance Studio in Madison, and his team of dancers, are performing on NBC’s talent competition show, β€œAmerica’s Got Talent,” with a high-energy performance set to the music of the iconic rock band Queen.

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Eau Claire documentary celebrates 50 years of Hmong resettlement

27 May 2026 at 10:00

A new film commemorates the 50-year anniversary of Hmong families arriving in Eau Claire, featuring the stories of local Hmong refugees who made a life for themselves in the Chippewa Valley.

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As agriculture emissions rise, report says bold change needed to reach net-zero in Wisconsin

26 May 2026 at 10:00

A report released this month finds Wisconsin farming would have to undergo a major transformation to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

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Wisconsin Persian Gulf Tribute offers place to honor, educate and heal

26 May 2026 at 10:00

The Wisconsin Persian Gulf Tribute honors all branches of the U.S. military who served through multiple conflicts in the Greater Middle East and during the Global War on Terrorism. Its design is built around the image of a bootprint, a symbol chosen to represent both the impression service members left behind and the idea of walking with veterans rather than past them.

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New citizens feel responsibility and freedom after taking oath of citizenship

By: Joe Tarr
23 May 2026 at 10:45

Although the Trump administration has increased delays and denials for new citizens, thousands continue to take the oath of citizenship. WPR watched 40 of them become citizens in a March ceremony in Madison.

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Madison’s new Center for Black Excellence and Culture aims for cultural shift

By: Joe Tarr
21 May 2026 at 18:27

The Center for Black Excellence and Culture opened in Madison this month, aiming to improve health and well being for the Black community by nurturing connections.

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CSA boxes get people buying fresh from farms, but will customer convenience hurt the mission?

19 May 2026 at 13:00

Community-supported agriculture has been a popular way for people to buy produce from local farms for decades. There's new pressure on farmers to offer more customization and convenience β€” but some CSA supporters worry that may dilute the original purpose.

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Farmers look at new ways to cut costs as turning a profit gets harder

19 May 2026 at 10:00

Many farmers are facing a challenging economy, and it's forcing some to make tough choices about how much to invest in this season’s crops.

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