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Former La Crosse County Board Chair Tara Johnson Announces Bid for Congress
Johnson joins Rebecca Cooke in the Democratic primary field seeking to challenge first-term Republican Derrick Van Orden.
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We Deserve Better Than More Summer Reruns by Wisconsin Republicans
Once the writers’ strike is over, can someone help the GOP write a tax cut bill, a plan for affordable childcare, and an election strategy that doesn’t depend on nullifying results they don’t like?
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Wisconsin School Year Start Dates–Explained
Why some districts start mid-August, while others wait ‘til after Labor Day. Over the years, there’s been a lot of discussion over the school start date being before or after the September holiday. By state statute, the school start date is Sept. 1. Why Sept. 1? First, it gives families a few more weeks to…
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5 Zero-Waste Refill Stores in Wisconsin to Take Your Sustainability Efforts to the Next Level
Ever been to a refill store? Ever heard of one? We explain what and where they are, and why you’ll want to stop by soon!
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Historic WWII Ship’s Wisconsin Stop Holds Special Meaning for La Crosse Family
Lt. Donald Molzahn Sr., was part of a group of veterans that brought the LST 325 back from Greece more than twenty years ago. This week his family watched the WWII Navy transport vessel dock in his hometown. Michelle Powell had tears in her eyes as she stood on the banks of the Mississippi River…
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Pfaff and McGrath Decide Against New Run for Congress, Sets Up More United Democratic Front to Challenge Van Orden
Pfaff emerged from last year’s four-way primary, only to lose narrowly in a district held by Democrat Ron Kind for 26 years. Van Orden faces criticism for a late-night Capitol tirade against pages.
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Wisconsin’s Drinking Water Is Full of Cancer-Causing Chemicals: Is Yours Contaminated?
Gov. Tony Evers first made PFAS a priority in 2019, which he called “The Year of Clean Drinking Water.” Since then, Wisconsin has made major strides in eliminating the cancer-causing chemicals from its drinking water.
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Which Wisconsin Dells Waterpark Should You Visit Before Summer Ends?
The Dells is home to 6 of the country’s biggest waterparks, but which is the best? It depends on what you’re looking for…
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SPECIAL EDITION: Our Daily Newsletter Goes Back to School
It’s on every one of us to do what we can to help children become good people, great learners, and tomorrow’s leaders. CLICK HERE to view our special newsletter for Back-to-School in Wisconsin. As you read the stories in this special edition of our newsletter, we hope they inspire you to consider taking on some…
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What is Happening With Wisconsin’s Childcare System?
Here is what the childcare system looks like today, why it is receiving criticism, and what the future might be for childcare in Wisconsin.
