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Superior Days — an annual gathering in Madison of officials, business leaders, students and other civic activists from Superior, Ashland and neighboring communities to lobby and bring awareness of the region to state government leaders — marks its 40th year.

Beyond its role in forensic investigations, the center will also facilitate tissue donation services, filling a critical gap in northern Wisconsin.

Levi Stein wants to train 1,000 people in Wisconsin by World Suicide Prevention Day on Sept. 10. 

The ongoing freeze on federal funding for overseas food aid and on-farm conservation projects has created uncertainty for Wisconsin farmers and ag groups preparing for this year’s growing season.

WPR interviewed each of the candidates. The top two will advance to a general election on April 1.

Clean energy advocates say solar projects are an essential part of the transition away from fossil fuels. But some critics of the projects say local communities don’t get a say in where they go up.

WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” spoke with two Wisconsin mental health care professionals who are embracing artificial intelligence while, they say, keeping ethics and patient safety at top of mind.

Portage County is one of 40 Wisconsin counties improving social connections for older adults through a statewide grant program funded by the federal American Rescue Plan Act.

A federal judge has issued an emergency order to prevent Elon Musk’s government efficiency office from accessing personal data, following a multistate lawsuit joined by Wisconsin and 18 other states.

Running for mayor are City Council President Chris Kahlow, former journalist and longtime business advocate Vicki Markussen, local realtor Ellie McLoone and nonprofit executive and former La Crosse School Board member Shaundel Washington-Spivey.