Anna Marie Yanny
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LGBTQ+ youth say modern politics hurt their well-being
LGBTQ+ youth in Wisconsin said politics are negatively impacting their mental health, according to a nationwide report from The Trevor Project released March 5.
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Expect stormy weather through tonight in northern Wisconsin
Much of northern Wisconsin, from La Crosse through Stevens Point and up to Superior, is under a winter storm warning lasting through Wednesday evening, issued by the National Weather Service.
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Dane County Regional Airport leaders pursue international status
In an effort to bring international flights, travelers and business to the Madison area, leaders at the Dane County Regional Airport are pursuing official international designation.
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Madison nonprofit opens home for former foster kids
A long-awaited home in north Madison will soon open its doors to young people aging out of foster care.
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Wisconsinites can get free tax help
There are sites at local schools, libraries and nonprofits, mostly staffed by volunteers.
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Trump administration delays Wisconsin research funds by withholding, canceling review meetings
Wisconsin researchers say they’ve been unable to move forward with key National Institutes of Health grant review meetings required to secure funding.
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Wisconsin wildlife experts say sharing rare bird locations can be harmful
Snowy owl sightings in Wisconsin are up this winter, compared to recent years. Posts sharing their location on social media can bring birders out in force. But wildlife experts say sharing rare species locations online can be stressful for animals confronted with camera-wielding crowds.
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In pursuit of the best protein bar
UW-Madison food scientist Audrey Girard recently led a study into chemical changes that occur in protein bars over time, making them harden. The researchers found bars made with certain types of protein were more prone to hardening than others. And they flagged certain chemical changes that protein bar creators could target to keep their bars…
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Wisconsin groups pivot to protect wild birds from bird flu
The recent uptick in avian flu is not only affecting industrial chickens, eggs and cattle. It’s also harming wild birds.
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Water fluoridation debate gains steam in Wisconsin, concerning experts
The village of DeForest is poised to remove fluoride from its drinking water on March 7, and join nearly 80 Wisconsin communities that have stopped fluoridation since 1995.