For Darren Thompson, the flute is both an instrument and an extension of Native identity — a way to ensure that traditions, stories, and songs continue to be heard.

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The exhumation, carried out June 6, is part of the Missing in Action Recovery and Identification Project at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Biotechnology Center.

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The History Speaks series invites guest speakers to share stories that deepen public understanding of regional and statewide history. This month’s event will focus on LGBTQ+ activism in Wisconsin.

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About 48 Afghan refugees in central Wisconsin could lose legal status next month as the Trump administration ends temporary protected status. Advocates say the policy shift is already deepening fear, trauma and separation for those who once supported U.S. forces overseas.

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Wausau Ignite General Manager Brianne Barta said community members have embraced the opportunity to watch collegiate-level softball, especially given the lack of similar options previously available in the region.

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As tick season returns to Wisconsin, the Marshfield Clinic Research Institute is once again calling on residents to take part in a statewide project that could lead to a better understanding of tick-borne diseases — and help prevent them in the future.

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The Wisconsin River Muskies, a nonprofit adult amateur football team based in Wausau, is preparing for its inaugural season this year.

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