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This Old House:Belmont Victorian: Victorian Warmth
Laying down mahogany flooring on the front porch; selecting fixtures inspired by those already in the house; the difference between open and closed-cell foam insulation; new gas fireplaces; how to […]
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Indigenous Wisconsinites launch medical marijuana campaign
Wisconsin tribal members have launched a campaign to advance medical marijuana legislation in the state.
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Northland College back for fall semester — though with fewer offerings and students
Northland’s president, Chad Dayton, joined WPR’s Robin Washington on “Morning Edition” to talk about how the fall semester is proceeding.
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Quagga mussels found in Wisconsin inland lake for first time
Wisconsin DNR confirmed that the invasive mussels have been present in Geneva Lake for about two years
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State faces backlog in setting dozens of groundwater standards
Groundwater standards are lacking for dozens of contaminants statewide, including 18 PFAS chemicals.
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Milwaukee goes back to an old playbook for teaching math in the early grades
A partnership between UW-Milwaukee and the Milwaukee school system led to a “golden age” of teaching math in the district between 2004 and 2014. Those who were involved are now trying to revive the program for early educators in Milwaukee.
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Wisconsin’s long-term care crisis: Staffing troubles, low Medicaid rates prompt closures
WPR and Wisconsin Watch obtained reports from 86 assisted living facilities that closed between 2020 and the first half of 2024, displacing more than 750 people. Each report asks providers to list their reasons for closure. About two-thirds blamed low Medicaid reimbursements or staffing shortages.
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Biden visiting Wisconsin to highlight investment in rural electric co-ops
President Joe Biden will travel to western Wisconsin Thursday to highlight new clean energy funding for rural electric cooperatives.
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Wisconsin’s Scenic Treasures: Northwoods
Celebrate our state’s natural landscapes and experience our treasured ‘Up North’ wonders.
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Aging Backwards 4: The Miracle of Flexibility With Miranda Esmonde-White
Gentle flexibility and range of motion exercises can improve posture and help reverse the signs of aging, improve organ health and increase energy.