In 1926, the idea of studying dance as an academic pursuit was almost unheard of. But one Wisconsin woman’s unique approach to teaching dance changed the field forever.

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UW-Madison’s Sébastien Philippe is an expert in modeling nuclear war. He’s now working with the United Nations to research and reduce the risk of that happening, but he told WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” that an arms race may already be underway.

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Michael Clayville and Erin Lesser of Appleton attended the ceremony in LA, where their group Alarm Will Sound won for their recording of Donnacha Dennehy’s “Land of Winter.”

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One Wisconsin musician knows what it’s like to be a part of a hugely choreographed musical production like the Super Bowl halftime show. In December, French horn player Alexander Henton got the call to be a part of “Snoop Dogg’s Holiday Halftime Party.”

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As Wisconsin’s population ages, universities like UW-Green Bay are looking to offer more learning opportunities for older adults — even if they’re not working toward a degree.

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In 1987, the Bucks played an exhibition game against the Soviet Union national team. That game is the reason why international players like Giannis Antetokounmpo are able to play in the NBA.

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Republicans insist much of the surplus is one-time money and the state can’t afford the relief. 

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