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New Mississippi River bridge opens, reconnecting communities in southwest Wisconsin

It replaces a nearly century-old crossing known as the Black Hawk Bridge that was demolished last December after multiple ...
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Gov.-elect David Crowley discusses blue wave, goals for office

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley will be the next governor of Wisconsin. He spoke to WPR about his priorities.
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Republican Party looks beyond election, Inside Wisconsin Politics, Wisconsin’s legendary horror writer

We talk to the head of the Republican Party about the party’s plan after the midterm blowout. Then the Inside Politics team ...
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First death in Wisconsin measles outbreak, Rural school district dissolves

Wisconsin has seen its first death from measles in more than 35 years.  For the first time in more than 3 decades, a public ...
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The history of Horicon Marsh’s ‘Goose Wars’

State and federal agencies partnered to launch a goose reduction program at Horicon Marsh starting in the mid-1960s. Its goal ...
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Wisconsin State Trooper detained by ICE

A Wisconsin State Trooper, who was born in South Africa and later came to the United States as a teenager, has been detained by federal immigration authorities.