The developer hopes to begin construction in mid-2027 and complete the project by 2030. 

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The F.J. King sank 139 years ago. A group of maritime enthusiasts chartered a boat to try and find its wreckage.

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Director Bill Rebane built his filmmaking career in Wisconsin's Northwoods and remains deeply tied to the region. Davies said the new version of this film pays tribute to that connection.

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“I always encourage people to go to these places and see for yourself,” said Chad Lewis of Eau Claire, author of “Supernatural Lake Superior.” “If you put science to use while you’re there, combining it with folklore, you’re going to have a fun road trip.”

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Lawrence University English professor David McGlynn’s debut novel “Everything We Could Do” draws from his family’s experiences and that of others to capture a snapshot into the life of parents and staffers in a NICU.

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Gov. Tony Evers signed an executive order Monday requiring insurance companies to continue covering COVID-19 vaccines as changes out of federal health agencies have restricted eligibility for the shots.

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Kim Sajet left the Smithsonian after being criticized by President Donald Trump. But Sajet believes art museums can stimulate curiosity, connect communities and help people find meaning.

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On Monday, 86 organizations, including Milwaukee Public Schools, charter and private schools, vowed that within three years, every child would be reading at grade level by the end of third grade. 

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Wisconsin state lawmakers are circulating a proposal to adopt an official definition of antisemitism, which advocates say could be part of fighting a documented increase in antisemitic incidents and attacks in recent years.

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More than 1.8 billion gallons of water has been treated to remove PFAS stemming from a Marinette manufacturer of firefighting foam, but efforts remain ongoing to reduce groundwater contamination amid a partisan standoff in Madison over addressing PFAS. 

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For one week at Belong Wisconsin’s summer camp, foster children experience what it is like to be close to their biological sibling. And as funding becomes uncertain, all involved with the camp are determined to keep it going.

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Monarch butterflies have begun their annual 3,000-mile migration from Wisconsin to Mexico. Although their numbers grew this year, the insects still face many threats.

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Muhammad Ali defeats George Foreman, winning back the heavyweight title; after retiring in 1981, he travels the world as a symbol of peace and hope.

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Professional crime-scene cleaner Wicky has to mop up after a particularly grisly murder.

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Customers from some of Wisconsin's largest electric utilities this week asked state regulators to block the utilities from increasing electric rates in each of the next two years.

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Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is accusing Republicans in the Wisconsin Legislature of ignoring a recent state Supreme Court decision about when proposed rules submitted by state agencies can be given the force of law.

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A UW-Madison counseling psychologist offers advice for helping young people and adults manage mental health after traumatic events like recent shootings.

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Missy Hughes is leaving her position leading the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation.

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The assistance could include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses and other programs to help individuals and families recover from the effects of the storms that occurred Aug. 9-12. 

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The 9,000-year history of the car, from its roots in dog sleds to Henry Ford’s Model T; the next generation of self-driving automobiles.

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