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Trump pledges to ‘make Wisconsin great again’ in RNC acceptance speech
President Trump’s RNC speech Thursday night included shout outs to Wisconsin voters.
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‘Never Trump’ Republicans search for a home at the RNC
As former President Donald Trump takes center stage as the Republican Party’s presidential nominee for the third time Thursday night, a dwindling number of conservatives who refuse to support him are preparing for a long road ahead.
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‘Ghost town’: Some Milwaukee businesses say week of RNC has been a bust
While the RNC has drawn thousands of visitors, most of the delegates, politicians and media there for the event have remained close to the convention. Meanwhile, Milwaukee residents and regular visitors have stayed clear, looking to avoid the hassles of security and traffic while the event was underway.
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Some groups who’ve traditionally leaned Democratic are warming up to GOP possibilities
Two WPR political reporters spoke with WPR Capitol Bureau Chief Shawn Johnson about Republican efforts to court unions and young voters — two groups who’ve traditionally backed Democrats.
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Reince Priebus says Republicans need to get excited about ‘boring’ voter outreach
The onetime chair of the state and national Republican parties offered some advice to Wisconsin delegates at the last day of the RNC in Milwaukee: You need to get really good at boring stuff.
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Manitowoc pitcher drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers
Noah Wech is the first player drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers right out of a Wisconsin high school since 2010.
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PHOTOS: RNC brings national spotlight to Milwaukee
This photo essay will be updated as the RNC continues Thursday afternoon and evening.
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Raising a gold medalist: A parent’s playbook for the unplanned Olympian
The world’s best athletes will soon be descending upon the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris. Watching thousands of runners, swimmers and gymnasts enter the stadium for the Opening Ceremony […]
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Living and working amid a national special security event
Navigating the security perimeter can feel like a maze. While locals have had to readjust their normal routes and commute times have doubled, residents and employees within and around the perimeter are making it work.
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2 Wisconsin pitmasters battle it out in ‘BBQ Brawl’
Chefs Elena Terry and Ashley Turner say they’re excited to represent Wisconsin in the latest season of Food Network’s barbecue cooking competition.