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It’s almost flu season. Should you still get a shot, and will insurance cover it?
Amid political chatter about vaccines and the government entities that oversee them, it’s understandable to wonder where all this leaves the 2025-26 flu vaccine. In short: Yes, the flu shot is still a thing. And four doctors we spoke to said they recommend you get your flu shot this year.
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From tubs to tugs: Surprising stories behind 6 Wisconsin shipwrecks
A maritime archeologist shares the stories of six surprising shipwrecks in Wisconsin’s Great Lakes, from historic vessels to unusual cargo.
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Jack Link’s beef: How the snack giant is lobbying Trump and fighting the MAHA movement
The world’s largest meat snack brand has spent millions on Trump campaigns and is advocating for support in the nation’s nutrition programs.
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Deer hunter discovers rare subtropical wood stork in the wilds of Wisconsin
A very rare and apparently very confused subtropical wood stork somehow found its way to the wilds of Wisconsin.
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I spent the night at Frank Lloyd Wright’s homestead—here’s how it inspired me
Wisconsin is home to many creative retreats, including ones at Taliesin, the late architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s former home.
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This school built high-end training sites on campus to prepare students for local skilled jobs
A Sears autobody shop, 16 welding stations and a factory-sized construction on-campus classroom give students real-world work training experience to prepare them for jobs in career and technical education.
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‘What is happening?’ Milwaukee area recovers from record rain and flooding
The Milwaukee area began drying out Monday after weekend rain hit unofficial records in Wisconsin of more than 14 inches (36 centimeters) in less than 24 hours.
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9 quirky traditions Wisconsin colleges carry on
At these universities, traditions new and old are a vital part of the college experience.
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Record-shattering flood hits Milwaukee County
Neighborhoods across Milwaukee County are continuing to recover from record-shattering flooding over the weekend. Inundated basements, entire portions of Wauwatosa seemingly underwater, people fleeing the Wisconsin State Fair which shut down early amid rising floodwater and reports of cars literally floating away down roadways all followed the torrential downpour which began Aug. 9.
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9 events in Milwaukee to take your kids to before summer ends
It’s almost time for school to be back in session, but before the kids head back to the classroom, check out these events in the Greater Milwaukee Area.
