People
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Sandhill cranes as game: Debate over hunt intensifies
A sandhill crane hunt is perhaps closer than ever to becoming a reality in Wisconsin. Two experts with two different perspectives expressed their hopes and concerns on a recent episode of “The Larry Meiller Show.”
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Door County bakery Cultured named a semi-finalist for James Beard Award
In May 2023, baker Mattea Fischer opened a permanent, physical location for her bakery Cultured after years of selling at farmers’ markets and working out of other kitchens. Less than three years later, Cultured has been nominated as a semi-finalist for a national James Beard award.
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Federal court ruling helps Wisconsin preserve $62M in federal EV funding
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul announced that a multi-state coalition secured a victory against the administration’s efforts to block billions of dollars in funds for electric vehicle charging stations.
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As fatal crashes reach near-record highs, regulations for ATVs/UTVs move forward
As fatalities reached near-record highs last year, the policymaking board for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources approved updated regulations for all-terrain and utility terrain vehicles that address safety.
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Wisconsin snow sculpting team defends national title at Lake Geneva’s Winterfest
Fifteen teams are competing in America’s Snow Sculpting Invitational at Lake Geneva’s 31st annual Winterfest that runs through Feb. 1. Wisconsin team Sculptora Borealis expects excellent weather conditions as they vie for a fifth national title.
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In governor’s race, GOP coalesces around Tiffany while Democrats navigate crowded field
The Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor is shaping up to be crowded. That’s in stark contrast to the GOP side, where Republicans have coalesced around a single candidate.
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From Cuba to La Crosse: Erne’s story from ‘WPR Reports: Uprooted’
(Editor’s note: This is the script for the “Wisconsin Life” animation “WPR Reports: Uprooted, Erne’s story” from PBS Wisconsin and Wisconsin Public Radio.) In the summer of 1980, Ernesto Rodriquez […]
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Is walking a complete workout? Wisconsin physical therapists weigh in
Walking is certainly a healthy activity. Whether it’s a complete workout depends on your cardio fitness, said physical therapists (and sisters) Jill Thein-Nissenbaum and Lori Thein Brody.
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UW-Madison Chancellor says her role prepared her for Columbia University job
Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin said her experience leading UW-Madison during a “complex time,” which included encampments, DEI and federal funding cuts, prepared her to head the Ivy League university.
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As Wisconsin’s population ages, UW-Green Bay offers hundreds of courses for older adults
As Wisconsin’s population ages, universities like UW-Green Bay are looking to offer more learning opportunities for older adults — even if they’re not working toward a degree.










