A doctor shares an update on respiratory illnesses and the flu as seasonal numbers rise. We also hear how tech colleges are letting high school students earn college credits before they graduate. Plus, a Wisconsin singer-songwriter talks about her debut album.
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What to know about rising flu, new virus strain
The flu season is shaping up to be a dangerous one, with an active strain that people are less likely to have immunity to. More than 3,000 people in the United States have died from it and cases continue to rise. A UW-Madison doctor explains the risks and what people can do to stay safe.
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Farming challenges continue into 2026
2025 brought unique challenges for farmers like import tariffs and unstable markets for their goods. We look back at how big of an impact they had and what 2026 is likely to bring.
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More students are earning technical college credits while still in high school
The Wisconsin Technical College System is benefiting from a rise in high school students opting-in to dual enrollment programs for college-level credits. We talk with the high school partnerships director for Gateway Technical College about the growing popularity of dual enrollment.
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Appleton songwriter releases folk album for quiet mornings
Hillary Reynolds is a Grammy-nominated songwriter from Appleton. Now, she’s out with her debut solo album of folk Americana songs called “Changing Seasons.” We talk to Reynolds about the album and how motherhood has influenced her music.
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