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Expert Tips For Starting Native Seeds

March 7, 2014 - 11:00am

Many seeds can just be stuck in the ground when soil and air temperatures are warm enough and they’ll do just fine. But some native plants’ seeds need some advance preparation to improve the germination rates.

Wisconsin gardeners who can’t do any outdoor gardening right now have the perfect opportunity to give those native seeds some attention.

Neil Diboll, the president of Prairie Nursery in Westfield, Wis., said that some native seeds need extra preparation for successful planting and germination.

“Seeds are smart,” Diboll said. “They have these little ‘brains’ inside of them, if you will, that prevent...

Organic Agriculture Research Growing At Midwestern Universities

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March 7, 2014 - 3:12pm

Universities throughout the Midwest are doing more and more organic agriculture research, and the scholarship is having an impact on the organic industry.

All Things Political with Jill Lawrence

March 10, 2014 - 1:00pm

Join Kathleen and her guest Jill Lawrence, contributor to The Daily Beast and Al Jazeera America, who's currently doing a research project on political primaries for the Brookings Institution. In the news, Ukraine, Russia, Crimea and who in Washington is to blame? What interesting things did we learn coming out of CPAC and we'll discuss the upcoming Primaries.

Wisconsin Women In History

March 10, 2014 - 4:45pm

Our guest historian joins us to highlight notable women in Wisconsin history on this Women's History Month.

Other Wisconsin Tribes Still Suggest Walker Should Nix Kenosha Casino

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March 7, 2014 - 12:30pm

Two native American tribes say if Gov. Walker gets more time to decide on a Kenosha casino, his decision still ought to be "no."

Natural Gas Prices Up, Customers' Bills Will Stay High For A Bit

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March 7, 2014 - 12:21pm

Wisconsin utilities say the price of natural gas has jumped this winter and customers can expect to keep paying more for a while.

Act 10, Three Years In: Introduction, And How We Got Here

March 10, 2014 - 4:06pm

It's been three years since Governor Walker signed Act 10, or the Wisconsin Budget Repair Bill, into place. In the first part of a weeklong series on Act 10's impact, two reporters discuss the events leading up to the bill's signing, and what happened afterwards.

Assembly Considers Banning Political Robocalls From Do-Not-Call List

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March 7, 2014 - 11:25am

The state Assembly is considering restricting political robocalls using Wisconsin's Do-Not-Call list.

Friday Night In Wisconsin Is Fish Fry Night

March 7, 2014 - 6:00am

With the start of Lent, Wisconsin’s ever-popular Friday night fish fry tradition is about to get even more popular.

Ron Faiola, a fish fry connoisseur and producer of a documentary about Milwaukee’s fish fry scene, said Wisconsin residents should be on the lookout for church-hosted fish fries this time of year as Roman Catholics giving up meat for the season often turn to fish as a substitute.

But the origin of the fish fry, Faiola said, was more universal.

“It was a way to get people and families into taverns,” he said. “Perch was abundant and cheap back in the day....

DOT Launches Ad Campaign To Teach Drivers About Roundabouts

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March 7, 2014 - 5:00am

It seems some Wisconsin drivers need a refresher course on roundabouts. The state Department of Transportation is airing advertisements that tell people to "take it slow" and choose the proper lane before entering a roundabout.

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Expert Tips For Starting Native Seeds

Organic Agriculture Research Growing At Midwestern Universities

All Things Political with Jill Lawrence

Wisconsin Women In History

Other Wisconsin Tribes Still Suggest Walker Should Nix Kenosha Casino

Natural Gas Prices Up, Customers' Bills Will Stay High For A Bit

Act 10, Three Years In: Introduction, And How We Got Here

Assembly Considers Banning Political Robocalls From Do-Not-Call List

Friday Night In Wisconsin Is Fish Fry Night

DOT Launches Ad Campaign To Teach Drivers About Roundabouts

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