Economy
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Homelessness in Wausau: City seeks long-term solutions
“What are the gaps and needs in the community, and who will pay for them? Those are questions we don’t yet have the answers to,” Wausau Police Chief Matt Barnes said.
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UW-Milwaukee’s Waukesha campus could make way for housing
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Waukesha campus will be closing after this spring semester. City officials hope to replace it with new housing.
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Port director looks back, advises successor, on winds of trade and politics
Deb DeLuca, who is the first woman to lead the Port of Duluth and Superior, spoke about navigating trade and political winds with WPR’s Robin Washington on “Morning Edition.”
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Milwaukee resists national homelessness trend
A recent federal report shows homelessness documented in one night jumped 18 percent nationwide last year. But in Milwaukee, the number of people experiencing homelessness declined.
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Wisconsin’s population expected to decline by nearly 200K residents come 2050
A new projection from the state found Wisconsin’s population is expected to decrease by nearly 200,000 residents by 2050.
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Superior explores second stories to alleviate housing shortage
One innovative idea offered by the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority is a low-interest loan program to help owners transform the second stories of buildings with ground-floor storefronts into residences.
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Homelessness in Wausau: Tragedy prompts calls for action
The death of a homeless man in Wausau’s Marathon Park has reignited debates over homelessness. Advocates call for “housing first” solutions, while police push for stricter enforcement.
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Foxconn acquires 20 acres in Mount Pleasant, but plans for that land are unclear
A subsidiary of Foxconn Technology Group has acquired an additional 20 acres of land in Mount Pleasant, but it’s unclear if the company has plans for the land.
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Cargo tonnage lagging at Great Lakes ports as shipping season nears its end
The amount of cargo moving through ports on the Great Lakes is trailing behind shipments at the same time last year as the shipping season nears its end.
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Fewer men in rural Wisconsin participating in the workforce, citing lack of respect on the job
A study that surveyed dozens of men from rural Wisconsin found they often have a strong sense of self-worth and think of themselves as hardworking. But some men feel they aren’t being recognized for that hard work or skill set in the traditional workforce.