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Direct primary care in Wisconsin sees increased demand as health insurance prices skyrocket
At direct primary care clinics, patients pay a membership fee that covers basic appointments and screenings, bypassing insurance. Many patients pair it with a high-deductible plan, but some are now forgoing insurance altogether.
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Wisconsin Senate president says health care affordability is top priority in 2026
That goal seems to be aligned with Gov. Tony Evers, but it’s unlikely the Democratic governor and the Republican-controlled Legislature will agree on how to achieve it.
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Nutrition in the new year: Focus on eating a variety of whole foods
“Nutrition research is so tricky for a lot of different reasons, but in part because every single person is different,” said registered dietitian Laura Poe.
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Federal lawsuit says Milwaukee restaurant illegally let managers collect worker tips
The federal government is suing a Milwaukee seafood restaurant and its owners, alleging they illegally allowed managers to collect tips from other workers.
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Joel Brennan on issues in Wisconsin’s 2026 governor’s race
Joel Brennan on Issues in Wisconsin’s 2026 Governor’s Race Joel Brennan on issues from data centers to education and tax policy to housing. Transcript Zac Schultz: As governor, there’s a […]
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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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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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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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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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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.










