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UW-Platteville creates online cannabis courses to meet growing job market
In a state where marijuana remains illegal, UW-Platteville is enrolling continuing education students in its online cannabis program to learn about the cultivation, compliance and safe usage of marijuana.
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Milwaukee woman honors late father’s love of books with ‘What Dan Read’
Marci Pelzer inherited her dad’s 109-page log of books he’d read in his adult life. Now, she’s sharing his reading list with the world in hopes of rekindling interest in books and public libraries.
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Mount Pleasant approves site plans for Microsoft data center expansion
The tech giant plans to build 15 additional data centers in Mount Pleasant as part of two new campuses worth more than $13 billion.
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Racially-targeted voter suppression ads likely decreased 2016 election turnout
The study links user exposure data and individual voter turnout records to determine the targets of digital voter suppression and its impact on voter turnout.
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Fundraising reveals party priorities in battle for Wisconsin Legislature
Wisconsin Democrats and Republicans both say they’re fighting for control of the full state Legislature, but recent fundraising suggests they may each have a favorite chamber.
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‘Does anybody have any advice?’: How Twin Ports ‘Helping Hands’ groups support build community online
“Helping hands” Facebook groups offer advice and resources to anyone who logs on, with a willing pool of community members eager to assist. Moderators for groups in the Twin Ports spoke about their pages with WPR’s Robin Washington on “Morning Edition.”
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Cow cuddles and farm-churned ice cream are helping Midwest dairies thrive despite low milk prices
Cow cuddling, ice cream churning and farm tours are among the tactics dairy farmers are employing to compensate for low milk prices.
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Green Bay community mourns the death of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis
The Green Bay community is mourning the death of Alex Pretti, who was killed by federal agents in Minneapolis over the weekend.
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Waukesha County resident tests positive for measles
A Waukesha County resident has tested positive for measles, making it the first case in Wisconsin this year.
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US Rep. Tom Tiffany, GOP candidate for governor, blames Democrats for Minnesota shooting
Tom Tiffany said the blame lays at the feet of Democratic leaders, including Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who don’t cooperate with immigration enforcement efforts.










