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Former Northland College faculty explore creation of a microcollege
After the closure of Northland College in Ashland last year, a newly formed nonprofit group is exploring creation of a microcollege to continue its mission.
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One year into second Trump term, Wisconsin immigrants are ‘waiting for the worst’
In the first 10 months of 2025, ICE arrested nearly 1000 people in Wisconsin — an almost 25 percent increase from all 2024 arrests. Meanwhile, immigrants in Wisconsin say they are feeling more afraid than ever.
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20 years ago, Wisconsin’s Poet Laureate found love at Woodland Pattern
Milwaukee’s Woodland Pattern is set to host its 32nd Annual Poetry Marathon and Benefit. Wisconsin’s Poet Laureate has attended programs there for over 45 years and has a special bond.
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Wisconsin school district sends police to parent’s home, threatens lawsuit over TikTok post
Mom Amanda Vogel uploaded a video in December 2025, after pulling her daughter from the School District of Pittsville in Wood County. According to the school district officials, Vogel’s video is harassment.
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GOP lawmakers enforcing ban on public recording state Capitol proceedings
A memo from state Senate Chief Clerk Cyrus Anderson says state statute gives supremacy to Senate or Assembly rules when it comes to open meetings law.
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New bug-tracking project aims to help monitor health of Wisconsin waterways
A new project seeks to expand access to a vast collection of aquatic insects that can be used to track the health of waterways across Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin has its fewest dairy herds in decades — and about the same number of cows
For decades, the number of dairy farms operating in Wisconsin has been declining.
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Farmers are in line for billions of bailout money. Will it be enough to offset losses?
The U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to send “bridge” payments to farmers who grow soybeans, cotton and other crops before March. Commodity groups and economists say the aid brings relief to farmers and their lenders, but they need long-term solutions.
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What difference will a GLP-1 pill make? Wisconsin weight loss physician weighs in
Last month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first daily GLP-1 pill in the U.S. A Wisconsin healthcare leader explains what people should know.
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Wisconsin tribes oppose ending protections for roadless areas on national forests
Tribes in Wisconsin and beyond are opposing the Trump administration’s proposal to end protections for millions of acres of roadless areas on national forest land.










