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Saturday marked the second time this month that thousands of people rallied across Wisconsin as part of a nationwide movement protesting President Donald Trump and his administration.

A panel of journalists provides reporting and analysis of the major stories emanating from the United States capital.

The March 1928 St. Francis Dam collapse and its aftermath, which included a flood that claimed the lives of more than 400 people.

A 167-year-old statute requires trans people to publish their old and new names in a newspaper. Families and advocates worry the requirement now poses a risk as President Donald Trump has attacked transgender rights.

Sen. Eric Wimberger, co-chair of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee, joined WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” for a discussion about the released and forthcoming audits.

Orienteering, which originated in the late 19th century as a Swedish military exercise, involves physical and mental exercise, as participants are tasked with finding markers on an unknown course using only a map and compass.

The Milwaukee School Board is considering taking legal action against paint manufacturers in response to the ongoing lead crisis in the district. 

Wisconsin’s education department won’t sign or submit documents to the Trump administration certifying the elimination of diversity, equity and inclusion programs, state Superintendent Jill Underly told WPR on Friday.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has upheld Gov. Tony Evers’ partial budget veto that extended a temporary school funding increase by 400 years, despite justices previously calling it “extreme” and “outrageous.”

Northland College’s board has hired an appraiser as it seeks to sell the Ashland campus and other real estate once the college closes this spring.