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Some RNC delegates are stuck at Milwaukee airport due to global tech outage
Many of the law enforcement, media members and delegates who were in Milwaukee from across the nation for the four-day convention left on Friday.
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Wisconsin US Rep. Mark Pocan joins calls for Biden to drop out
Wisconsin U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan on Friday joined the calls for President Joe Biden to end his reelection campaign, becoming the first prominent elected Democrat from Wisconsin to urge the president to leave the race.
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Effects of global computer outages felt across Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s online system for searching and filing court cases remained online Friday. But other government operations, including the state’s consumer protection hotline, were hit by the CrowdStrike outage.
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1,700 Mercury Marine employees affected by temporary layoffs
Roughly 1,700 workers will be affected by temporary layoffs at Mercury Marine in Fond du Lac, as the company responds to a declining demand.
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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
Former President Donald 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.