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Madison voters pass property tax referendum, other communities reject raising funds
The city of Madison won’t have to make deep cuts to city services after voters passed a referendum to raise $22 million through property taxes, but voters in other communities batted down efforts to raise funds for city operations.
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Derrick Van Orden declares victory in competitive congressional race
Republican U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden won his first reelection bid in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, fending off a challenge from Democrat Rebecca Cooke in one of the nation’s most closely watched congressional races.
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Wausau Assembly candidates agree on issue of new refugee placement
This election year, WPR is asking people what issues they care about as they head to the polls. In Wausau, some asked whether state and local governments were doing enough to smooth the way for new arrivals.
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Exploring northern Wisconsin’s cultural history through the foods that shape the region
From Native American harvesting practices to immigrant influences, “Way Up North Wisconsin Cookbook” delves into the flavors and stories that shape the region’s unique culinary heritage.
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DNR signs off on 12 Stewardship projects after Supreme Court blocked legislative vetoes
Gov. Tony Evers announced the funding awards under the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program on Friday.
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Grothman, Zarbano face off in race for Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District
Republican U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman of Glenbeulah is running for reelection in Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional district against Democrat John Zarbano of Oshkosh, a political newcomer.
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Warm, dry weather sparks hundreds more wildfires than normal
Wisconsin has seen around 250 more wildfires this year than the average for the last decade as the state faces high fire danger due to dry, warm weather.
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Women find empowerment and community in central Wisconsin outdoors program
Peggy Farrell, director of the local Becoming an Outdoors Woman program, has seen firsthand how transformational the program can be. In an interview with WPR’s Shereen Siewert on “Morning Edition,” Farrell said some women say that the program changed their lives.
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Climate change isn’t a top issue in this election. Some Wisconsin voters say it should be.
As a part of WPR’s America Amplified project, more than a dozen Wisconsin voters listed climate change as their top concern as they head to the polls. But it’s not a top issue in the presidential race.
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Northern counties see chance to better manage deer herd under DNR proposal
Northern counties could manage deer based on habitat rather than county lines for the first time in a decade under changes proposed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
