Highs for Sunday are expected to range from mid 50s in southwestern Wisconsin to the low 40s in northern and eastern parts of the state.

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The GOP-authored legislation would take existing regulations around the sale of homemade pickles and similar canned goods and expand them to include makers of "nonpotentially hazardous foods" that don't need to be kept refrigerated or hot for food safety.

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Sarah Schmidt of Associated Milk Producers Inc., said cottage cheese demand has seen double-digit growth in recent years. And it's likely to see more thanks to the current way Americans are thinking about their diets.

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New federal guidelines recommend Americans include full-fat dairy in their diets. While recent studies suggest full-fat milk may not harm heart health, scientists say more research is needed.

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One community leader says many elders struggle with English, making them fearful of interacting with immigration agents despite being U.S. citizens.

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Officials shared several locations where the public was exposed Monday through Wednesday last week, including UW-Madison's Union South, the Waisman Center and a Qdoba location near campus.

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Leaders in Wisconsin agriculture are warning the state's farmers to brace for another tough year for trade and market conditions.

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Starting in October, the state's share of administrative costs for FoodShare, the state's name for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, will increase from 50 percent to 75 percent.

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For decades, the number of dairy farms operating in Wisconsin has been declining.

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The Food Security and Wisconsin Products Grant Program will receive $10 million over the state's 2025-2027 biennial budget.

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The new Dietary Guidelines end the previous recommendation of up to two drinks per day for men and one drink for women, in favor of a much simpler message: "Consume less alcohol for better overall health."

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Protests are expected across the state on Friday in reaction to this week's fatal shooting in Minneapolis by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent.

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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Thursday that it continues to recommend the "evidence-based childhood vaccine schedule" from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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The town of Campbell will receive nearly $40 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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This year was an unusual one for most farmers. Across the central U.S., producers faced tight margins, ever-changing global trade conditions and a shake up of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and many of its programs.

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Inflated ticket prices on predatory sites are hurting sales and causing frustration for venues around the state.

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Originally constructed in 1931, the Black Hawk Bridge was demolished due to safety concerns related to the construction of a new crossing between Lansing and rural Crawford County.

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Wisconsin health officials say all babies should be vaccinated against hepatitis B at birth despite a recent change from federal vaccine advisers.

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U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin says extending federal tax credits used to lower the cost of marketplace health insurance plans is the "only workable solution" to keep premiums affordable for Wisconsinites.

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Wisconsin health leaders worry changes to a federal recommendation to vaccinate newborns against hepatitis B will create unnecessary confusion for families and providers.

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