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Yesterday — 29 January 2026Main stream

Ron Johnson refuses to negotiate DHS funding, blames Democrats and protestors for killings in Minnesota

28 January 2026 at 19:48

Republican Sen. Ron Johnson wants an investigation into the shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents, but says Democrats are at fault for unrest in Minneapolis.

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How to prepare for travel during Wisconsin’s upcoming cold snap

22 January 2026 at 11:00

“Yes it’s Wisconsin, yes it’s January, yes it gets cold, we know all of that. But this is much colder than what we’re used to dealing with. It’s a big difference in these temperatures coming than what we typically see here," Green Bay meteorologist Kurt Kotenberg said.

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How Wisconsin’s data centers could be powered with fusion energy in the next decade

20 January 2026 at 18:02

As energy-hungry data centers pop up all across Wisconsin and the nation, fusion startups, including one in partnership with UW-Madison, are working to bring a new energy source to market to meet the colossal need.

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Pocan calls ICE ‘rogue agency’ after Minneapolis killing

9 January 2026 at 20:31

Democratic U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan is calling for further oversight of Immigration and Customs Enforcement after an agent shot and killed a woman driving her vehicle in Minneapolis.

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Rising dual enrollment for high schoolers contributes to Wisconsin technical college growth

6 January 2026 at 11:00

The Wisconsin Technical College System is growing at a time when four-year universities are largely struggling with enrollment. Dual enrollment programs are one reason.

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How tariffs are affecting Wisconsin’s real and artificial Christmas trees

12 December 2025 at 14:34

Nearly all artificial Christmas trees in the world today are made in China. And with that comes an up to 30 percent tariff rate on imported Christmas products — including artificial trees. Here's how tariffs are affecting Wisconsin’s real and artificial Christmas trees.

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