People
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Racially-targeted voter suppression ads likely decreased 2016 election turnout
The study links user exposure data and individual voter turnout records to determine the targets of digital voter suppression and its impact on voter turnout.
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Fundraising reveals party priorities in battle for Wisconsin Legislature
Wisconsin Democrats and Republicans both say they’re fighting for control of the full state Legislature, but recent fundraising suggests they may each have a favorite chamber.
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Wisconsin author brings Korean War veterans’ stories out of the shadows
Each veteran’s story underscores how deeply the war’s impact still resonates. For Walkowski, the goal is straightforward: to bring long-overlooked stories into the public record and ensure the Korean War is not forgotten again.
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‘Does anybody have any advice?’: How Twin Ports ‘Helping Hands’ groups support build community online
“Helping hands” Facebook groups offer advice and resources to anyone who logs on, with a willing pool of community members eager to assist. Moderators for groups in the Twin Ports spoke about their pages with WPR’s Robin Washington on “Morning Edition.”
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Cow cuddles and farm-churned ice cream are helping Midwest dairies thrive despite low milk prices
Cow cuddling, ice cream churning and farm tours are among the tactics dairy farmers are employing to compensate for low milk prices.
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Green Bay community mourns the death of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis
The Green Bay community is mourning the death of Alex Pretti, who was killed by federal agents in Minneapolis over the weekend.
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Waukesha County resident tests positive for measles
A Waukesha County resident has tested positive for measles, making it the first case in Wisconsin this year.
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US Rep. Tom Tiffany, GOP candidate for governor, blames Democrats for Minnesota shooting
Tom Tiffany said the blame lays at the feet of Democratic leaders, including Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who don’t cooperate with immigration enforcement efforts.
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Wisconsin adds support to lawsuit urging ICE to back down in Minnesota
States including Wisconsin have joined Minnesota in arguing that ICE’s actions are violating Minnesota’s sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
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Wisconsin superintendents ask Legislature to put politics aside and provide more funding
Wisconsin’s five largest public school districts are asking the state Legislature for more funding.










