Mackenzie Krumme is a producer for WPR’s “Wisconsin Today.”
Mackenzie Krumme
Latest Posts
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Wisconsin military historian says situation in Los Angeles could ‘absolutely’ happen here
John Hall, retired U.S. Army Reserve colonel and UW-Madison professor, said President Donald Trump has shown that his bar for what he considers an unlawful protest is relatively low.
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New bill would require menopause education from health care providers
Supporters of the bill argue menopause and the time leading up to it are often misunderstood and ignored. In a conversation with “Wisconsin Today,” the director of a local menopause clinic shares misconceptions and treatment options.
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Preserving Wisconsin’s elusive prairie chicken, whose population has steeply declined
The prairie chicken of central Wisconsin is an elusive grouse that is rarely seen, and its conservation efforts are connected to Aldo Leopold. But over the past 70 years, the prairie chicken population has steeply declined.
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Camel, otters and lynx: Take a trip around Wisconsin to meet the newest baby zoo animals
Three zookeepers introduced WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” to the newest additions at their grounds: Canada lynx kittens, a baby camel born at 99 pounds and two North American river otters.
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Mindfulness can improve severe back pain, UW-Madison research shows
A team enrolled 770 adults to participate in a randomized clinical trial conducted in Madison, Boston and Salt Lake City. They found after 8 weeks of mindfulness training people who had been using opioids for pain management were able to reduce dosage.
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Transcript: Listen to Milwaukee’s soul gospel ministry
On a recent Sunday, a host and a producer from WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” visit a church service to hear O.W.’s Exalters celebrate 35 years harmonizing together.
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This Milwaukee soul gospel group ministers through song
O.W.’s Exalters are celebrating 35 years of harmonizing in Baptist churches across Wisconsin.
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New historical markers recognize Chinese American history in Milwaukee
This year, the Wisconsin State Historical Society in partnership with local community ambassadors is creating 12 historical markers to highlight Wisconsin history that has often gone unrecognized.
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The language of woodworking: Madison resident creates art from trees
Katie Hudnall leads the artistic woodworking and furniture program at UW-Madison. As a renowned artist, she creates pieces that are functional and uniquely surprising.
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Wisconsin schools see fewer absences, but challenges persist for low-income students
New state data shows chronic absenteeism rates fell from 19.5 percent in the 2022-23 school year to 17.7 percent in the following school year. However, the rate is much higher for students from low-income families.