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Hate and harassment towards women spreads after Trump’s election
Over a 24-hour period following Trump’s election, there was a 4,600% increase in the usage of the phrase “your body, my choice” on X. The phrase has made its way offline as well, with young girls and parents across the country using social media to share instances of harassment involving it.
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Wisconsin declares Winter Weather Awareness Week 2024
Wisconsin launches Winter Weather Awareness Week as officials share crucial safety updates, new alert systems, and preparation tips for the upcoming cold season
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Why is margarine banned at Wisconsin restaurants?
Wisconsin is governed by several strange laws, but possibly none more niche that State Law Sec. 97.18(4) which says, “The serving of colored oleomargarine or margarine at a public eating place as a substitute for table butter is prohibited unless it is ordered by the customer.” Simply put, it’s illegal for a Wisconsin restaurant to…
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Here’s who Trump has nominated to his administration so far
Trump has announced that Susie Wiles will serve as his chief of staff, is expected to nominate Marco Rubio as his secretary of state, and chose Kristi Noem to serve as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.
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18 local spots selling Thanksgiving turkey, pies, or entire meals
This Thanksgiving, leave the cooking to someone else and support a local Wisconsin baker, farm, or restaurant.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court hears arguments on state’s 175-year-old abortion
A conservative prosecutor’s attorney struggled Monday to persuade the Wisconsin Supreme Court to reactivate the state’s 175-year-old abortion ban, drawing a tongue-lashing from two of the court’s liberal justices during oral arguments.
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Chippewa Falls’ Leinenkugels Brewery is closing after 157 years
After more than 157 years, Leinenkugel’s beer will no longer be brewed in Chippewa Falls.
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Wisconsin voters pass school district’s referendum for childcare center
In the Lincoln School District – which is Alma Center-Humbird-Merrillan, voters saw a little something different on the ballot this week. It was a question that asked to borrow about $2.9 million dollars to add a childcare center onto the elementary school in Merrillan. It passed, with 57% voting in favor of the project.
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2024 Veterans Day deals and freebies
This Veterans Day, discounted and free items are available at numerous restaurants and retail stores across the country. Here’s what you need to know.
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Harris underperforms recent Democrats in UW-Madison wards
Vice President Kamala Harris easily clutched a win in Dane County, but UW-Madison campus wards showed underperformance with college students.
