History
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Novelist Richard Price returns with his 10th novel, ‘Lazarus Man’
Richard Price talks with WPR’s “BETA” about his latest novel. It’s inspired by the tragic true story of a gas leak, an explosion and the collapse of a five-story tenement in East Harlem in 2014.
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Ho-Chunk are part of Wisconsin’s living history
The Ho-Chunk Nation Museum and Cultural Center in Tomah seeks to preserve and promote the tribe’s history and culture. “If it weren’t for Ho-Chunk people, we wouldn’t have the state as it exists today,” said Josie Lee, center director.
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Wisconsin-educated historian explores concept of an American ‘Black city’
The concept of a society within a society is at the center of historian Joe William Trotter’s new book “Building the Black City: The Transformation of American Life.”
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Historic Milwaukee office tower will be converted to affordable housing
It’s been gas station tycoon’s HQ and a Greyhound station. Now, there’s a new chapter coming for the Clark Building, as its owner sees an unmet demand in downtown Milwaukee.
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Listening to the lumberjack songs of northern Wisconsin
Folk music played a big role for lumberjacks in the heyday of Wisconsin’s logging industry. Now these “shanty boy” songs are being shared with a new generation by a local musician who created a massive playlist.
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How to prevent and prepare for wildfires in Wisconsin
Nearly half of Wisconsin’s towns, cities and villages are described as being at “high” or “very high” risk to destructive wildfires, according to the Wisconsin DNR.
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New book argues Racine’s labor movement history is a ‘blueprint for worker solidarity’
Rutgers University assistant professor Naomi R. Williams’ new book says the legacy of Racine’s working-class communities can offer lessons to bolster the strength of organized labor today.
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Dozens of Wisconsin National Guard soldiers deployed overseas as part of mission to defeat ISIS
Their mission is to support Operation Inherent Resolve, a joint military task force to reduce the threat of the Islamic State terrorist group, better known as ISIS.
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Federal wildlife regulators deny petitions to reduce or remove protections for wolves
Federal wildlife regulators have denied petitions submitted by hunting groups that sought to remove or reduce protections for gray wolves in the western Great Lakes region and West Coast states.
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New Orleans deadly truck attack brings rush of memories to Waukesha
“This hit home and is very hard as we have and share a special connection with many people, dance groups and the entire New Orleans community,” said Jean Knutson, co-leader of the Milwaukee Dancing Grannies.