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Over half of Wisconsin counties have fewer jobs than before the pandemic, report says
More than half of Wisconsin counties had fewer jobs in 2023 than they did before the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Mucca Pazza brings eclectic marching band fare to Big Top
Anna Jacobsen of Elk Mound and Andy Deitrich joined WPR’s Robin Washington on “Morning Edition” to talk their experience as part of Mucca Pazza, a band that consists of 30-odd musicians playing diverse instruments who are performing Sept. 13 as part of the Big Top Chautauqua concert series.
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Federal money for rural electrification, New program fighting Wisconsin elder abuse, More study abroad access at UW-Madison
We learn how new federal funding will go towards renewable energy projects in rural Wisconsin. Then we hear how UW-Green Bay’s Elder Justice Coalition is aiming to curb financial abuse. […]
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Wisconsin author highlights farmers’ mental health needs
Michael Perry is in La Crosse for an event highlighting the need for mental health resources taking place at The Pump House on Sept. 14.
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Deaths from ATV/UTV crashes on pace to surpass fatalities seen last year
At least 26 people have died in ATV and UTV crashes so far this year, putting the state on track to surpass the 32 deaths reported last year.
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State faces backlog in setting dozens of groundwater standards
Groundwater standards are lacking for dozens of contaminants statewide, including 18 PFAS chemicals.
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UW-La Crosse library working on searchable database linking the Upper Mississippi River
The initiative aims to grow an online collection related to all thing’s river — from maps and scientific studies to wildlife and culture.
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70-foot-long soil pit dug by Wisconsin scientists teaches lessons of conservation
At the 2024 Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, people of all ages experience a 70 foot-long soil pit to learn about conservation.
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Kamala Harris barnstorms Wisconsin with new VP pick Tim Walz of Minnesota
Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz made their first pitch to Wisconsin voters as a presidential ticket Wednesday in Eau Claire. They were joined in the city by Ohio U.S. Sen. JD Vance, the Republican vice presidential nominee.
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Double the campaigns, double the cost: Eau Claire leaders plan ahead for presidential visits
Wisconsin cities have struggled to get reimbursed for public safety costs from presidential campaign visits in the past.
