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Wisconsin Supreme Court considering whether man with expunged domestic violence record can buy guns
A man whose domestic violence conviction was expunged from his record is urging the Wisconsin Supreme Court to let him buy a gun. During oral arguments Thursday, justices questioned whether federal law allows it.
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‘That’s like a formula for corruption’: Rep. Mark Pocan on Elon Musk’s federal contracts
Pocan recently announced plans to introduce the Eliminate Looting of Our Nation by Mitigating Unethical State Kleptocracy, or “ELON MUSK” Act.
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New Milwaukee schools superintendent left previous post amid criticism of failing system
The Milwaukee Public School Board of Directors has chosen Brenda Cassellius as the new superintendent at a time when the district is facing challenges on several fronts: finances, facilities and […]
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‘The Warehouse Club’: Feeling seen and safe in a big box store
Many of us have places that make us feel comfortable, at peace. Perhaps it’s a bookstore or a bar. For author and University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire English professor David Shih, […]
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‘Evergreen’: Contemplating mortality — and the trees — on the family land
Profound loss has a way of never going away. Writer Amy Fleury moves through her grief on her family’s land, where she often thinks about her late son, her own […]
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‘Hope Floats’: Humanity restored with message in a bottle
Sending a message in a bottle has been romanticized for centuries. People have even cast bottles for scientific purposes. And as author B.J. Hollars tells us, it helped one Wisconsin […]
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The relationship between the gut and brain has an effect on addiction, disease and behavior
Two researchers recently joined WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” to talk about how our gut microbiomes can influence us in good and bad ways.
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New York Jets parting ways with Aaron Rodgers after 2 seasons
The New York Jets are moving on from quarterback Aaron Rodgers after just two seasons, the team announced Thursday.
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Icon: Music Through the Lens:On the Net
A look at where music photography sits in the contemporary, popular culture landscape, and whether music photography still has a role to play.
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Icon: Music Through the Lens:On the Wall
The transition of music photography from a niche pastime to a highly collectable and valuable art form is examined through conversations with industry insiders.