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Wisconsin food pantries report increasing demand as families grapple with high costs
From the rural Northwoods to the more affluent Waukesha area, food banks across the state say more families are in need of support.
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After Biden’s formal apology, Wisconsin tribes reflect on legacy of Indian boarding schools
President Joe Biden’s formal apology for federally funded Native American boarding schools is a step in the right direction, some tribal citizens say, but the legacy of forced assimilation at the schools can affect families to this day.
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Pressed for powder, study finds ski areas are relying more on snowmaking
Ski hills in Wisconsin are relying more on snowmaking and other strategies to adapt to changing snow conditions due to climate change, according to a new study.
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What new tariffs may mean for Twin Ports transportation and consumer prices
An expert who’s long studied transportation locally and globally, Richard Stewart spoke with WPR’s Robin Washington on “Morning Edition” about transportation and supply chain scenarios and their local impact under the incoming Trump administration.
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New documentary features lives of volunteer firefighters in small Wisconsin city
A Cornell native turned filmmaker paid tribute to a small fire department in a new documentary titled “The Best of Us.” Of the 809 fire departments across Wisconsin, more than 75 percent are predominantly run by volunteers.
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DNA from hat found in 1974 leads to arrest in 50-year-old Dunn County murder case
A Minnesota man has been arrested in connection to a 50-year-old murder investigation in Dunn County. The break in the cold case came from a DNA match with a sample found on a hat at the crime scene in 1974.
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Blue counties in a sea of red: Analyzing the election in northwest Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin-Superior political science professor Alisa Von Hagel spoke about the races with WPR’s Robin Washington on “Morning Edition,” analyzing the outcomes both politically and policy-wise.
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Utility regulators reduce rate hikes for Superior residents
Wisconsin utility regulators signed off on smaller increases in electric, water and natural gas rates for Superior residents on Thursday.
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Assembly candidates in northern Wisconsin race weigh in on affordable housing
Affordable housing was one of the issues identified as a top concern this election for voters in Superior.
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Cargill suits, now settled, sound cautionary note on family disputes
In Ashland recently, two lawsuits have been settled involving Kathy Cargill, the 1976 graduate of Ashland High School who married into the billionaire Cargill agribusiness family. Elements of the case offer lessons for many families dealing with estate plans, according to Patrick Spott, a Duluth attorney licensed and practicing in Wisconsin and Minnesota, as he…
