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‘Like conservative Disneyland’: Delegates pay thousands to attend Milwaukee RNC
Each of the nearly 2,500 GOP delegates from around the country have paid thousands of dollars to be at the RNC, but they say it’s a small price to be a part of the American political system.
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Mass die-off of freshwater mussels in Wisconsin leads to discovery of new parasite
Researchers have discovered a new parasite in freshwater mussels after investigating hundreds of mussels that died along the Embarrass River in Shawano County six years ago.
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For the glory and the squeaky toy at the Dachshund Derby finish line
Now in its 17th year, the Dachshund Derby has become one of the standout events of Milwaukee’s German Fest.
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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.