People
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Wisconsin politicians sound off on fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis
Wisconsin politicians had a lot to say about the shooting death of a Minnesota woman by federal immigration agents, with one Republican accusing the woman of “domestic terrorism” and multiple Democrats calling for the defunding of ICE.
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Milwaukee author’s debut novel inspired by horror films, Wisconsin winters
Film professor Jocelyn Szczepaniak-Gillece brings her deep knowledge of horror movies to the page with “Poltergeist,” an apocalyptic horror novel set in a melting Arctic.
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DHS: Wisconsin kids should continue to get recommended vaccines despite federal change
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Thursday that it continues to recommend the “evidence-based childhood vaccine schedule” from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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Johnson calls capture of Maduro ‘undeniably good,’ opposes new war powers resolution
Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson called the U.S. military’s recent operation in Venezuela an “incredible success” shortly before voting against a resolution that would require Congress to sign off on further military action in the country.
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State violence prevention offices have existed for decades. How does Wisconsin’s compare?
Last month, Wisconsin’s Office of Violence Prevention officially began operations to spend $10 million in grants that will go to organizations and local governments across the state working to combat violence.
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Proposal seeks to bring driverless cars to Wisconsin communities
State Republican lawmakers are floating a new bill to pave the way for self-driving cars on Wisconsin roads.
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From mushrooms to makeup, Twin Ports ‘Nice Girls’ marketplace builds women-run businesses
Nice Girls of the North is a women’s collective hosting a monthly marketplace of eclectic creative wares, whose members help each other by sharing business tips and resources.
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‘The Larry Meiller Show’ announces 2026 book club selections
Many are considered, few can be chosen: Meet the six distinctive Wisconsin voices behind the 2026 “Larry Meiller Show” book club selections.
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Wisconsin bill would require K-6 schools to offer at least 60 minutes of recess every day
A recently introduced Wisconsin bill would require kindergarten through sixth-grade students to get at least 60 minutes of recess every day.
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WPR Music new album of the week: ‘Birds of Paradise’ from trio Ember
The album includes delicate instrumentals and field recordings of birdsong, making it a standout.









