Margaret Faust
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Wisconsin fencer takes a stab at winning Olympic gold
She describes herself as a well-rounded fencer, playing both strong offense and defense, whatever the moment calls for. Vincenti competes with an epee, the largest and heaviest of the three weapons used in the sport of fencing. The entire body is a valid target area.
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Harris launches ‘sprint’ to November election in Wisconsin at first presidential campaign rally
It will be one of Kamala Harris’ first public events since the ground shifted in the presidential race, and the Democratic Party quickly coalesced around her candidacy.
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Historic steam engine to leave the Milwaukee County Zoo
The last steam engine is leaving the Milwaukee County Zoo in the fall. The No. 1924 steam engine is moving to the Riverside and Great Northern Preservation Society in Wisconsin Dells where it will operate as part of the living museum.
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Wisconsin Democrats thank Biden after suspension of campaign ‘resets’ bid for battleground state
Amid the rising drumbeat of calls from Democrats that President Joe Biden step down from his reelection bid in recent weeks, most prominent members of the party in Wisconsin stayed by his side.
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‘Ghost town’: Some Milwaukee businesses say week of RNC has been a bust
While the RNC has drawn thousands of visitors, most of the delegates, politicians and media there for the event have remained close to the convention. Meanwhile, Milwaukee residents and regular visitors have stayed clear, looking to avoid the hassles of security and traffic while the event was underway.Â
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Living and working amid a national special security event
Navigating the security perimeter can feel like a maze. While locals have had to readjust their normal routes and commute times have doubled, residents and employees within and around the perimeter are making it work.
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Milwaukee readies for RNC after Trump assassination attempt
The Republican National Convention is going on as planned despite an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania Saturday.
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2 cranes try their hand at parenting despite species difference
The International Crane Foundation is focused on growing the Blue Crane population. The species is considered vulnerable.
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Milwaukee man dies after security guards hold him down outside hotel
Dozens of family members and friends along with attorneys gathered outside the hotel on Monday, urging the Milwaukee Police Department, city leaders and Hyatt to release more information including surveillance and body camera video.
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Land conservation project in Dane County moves forward
The property, which includes two historical homes, has been owned by the Gunnulson family for nearly two centuries. They have already restored parts of the prairie with the help of the bird alliance.