People
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WPR Music new album of the week: Lang Lang’s ‘Piano Book 2’
“Piano Book 2” features 32 more piano miniatures, from the familiar etudes and preludes many of us first learned as youngsters to more recent discoveries. It even includes a few pieces that were suggested by Lang Lang’s many fans around the world.
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After federal cuts, Wisconsin will fund effort to get local food into food banks
The Food Security and Wisconsin Products Grant Program will receive $10 million over the state’s 2025-2027 biennial budget.
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A bone-jarring rail crossing in Superior — and who to call to fix it
A railroad crossing in Superior is notorious for putting shock absorbers to the test. Drivers posting on social media say they’ve complained to various entities to no avail, and aren’t sure who exactly is responsible.
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Midwest grid operator selects out of state firms to build Wisconsin transmission projects
The Midwest electric grid operator selected a pair of out of state companies to build two major transmission line projects in Wisconsin.
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Fewer Wisconsin students feel ‘sense of belonging’ at school
Only half of Wisconsin high school students feel like they belong in the classroom, according to a recent report from the Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health.
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Bills to restrict transgender rights spark emotional testimony at Wisconsin Capitol
Activists packed a hearing room at the state Capitol Wednesday as state lawmakers took testimony on three proposed bills that would restrict transgender students’ participation in school sports and prohibit minors from accessing gender-affirming health care.
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Wisconsin Assembly to debate state ‘no tax on tips’ bill
Republican lawmakers are moving forward with a plan to cut state taxes on tips in Wisconsin, mirroring a similar change at the federal level.
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Milwaukee police urge caution after rise in ‘bait and switch’ robberies involving dating apps
Milwaukee police are warning residents about a “surge” of recent robberies involving online dating apps.
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19-year-old Wisconsin ski jumper vying for her shot at the Olympics
Elite ski jumper Estella Hassrick started skiing in Madison when she was 4 years old. Now, she’s waiting to see if she will get a chance to compete for Olympic gold.
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New play explores controversy, ambition of outsider artist Mary Nohl of Fox Point
The late outsider artist Mary Nohl of Fox Point turned her home into her canvas. Known as the “Witch’s House,” her work has been at the center of controversy for decades. Now, her story is taking center stage with the play with music, “Maybe We’ll Fly.”










