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The 10 biggest Wisconsin musicians of all time (& their biggest hit)
Like us, the writers at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel must’ve spent a lot of time taking long walks and listening to music during the early days of the pandemic. Because, during that time, they compiled this list of 50 Wisconsin musicians who’ve made the greatest impact over the past 100 years…
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Biden demands grocery stores and food brands end ‘price gouging’ and ‘shrinkflation’
Grocery prices have risen by more than 20% since the beginning of the pandemic and in Wisconsin, grocery prices rose 5.6% from Nov. 2022 to Nov. 2023. In response, President Biden is demanding grocery chains and food brands lower their prices and stop ripping families off.
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VIDEO: Editorial: Would you prefer a bipartisan deal that increases border security—or no deal and just a lot of talk from now ‘til Election Day?
There’s never a shortage of talk about immigration and the US border with Mexico, but a group of Republicans and Democrats in Washington is close to an agreement on a package that would put limits on asylum seeking while also sending more resources to better secure the border and stop drug smuggling at points of…
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Biden policy to help IRS collect up to $851 billion in back taxes from ultra-wealthy
Using funds provided by the Inflation Reduction Act, the IRS has already collected more than $520 million from 1,600 millionaires who had unpaid tax bills of more than $250,000. The IRS could collect as much as $851 billion in additional tax revenue over the next decade.
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Republicans cave to Trump, block border security deal they demanded
After years of claiming that border security was a “top priority” for them, House and Senate Republicans killed a long-awaited, bipartisan deal they insisted on amid pressure from former President Donald Trump.
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Trump is not immune from prosecution in his 2020 election interference case, US appeals court says
Trump is seeking to delay a trial until after the November election. If he were to defeat President Joe Biden, he could presumably try to use his position as head of the executive branch to order a new attorney general to dismiss the federal cases he faces or potentially could seek a pardon for himself.
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What are your favorite restaurants in Madison?
Note: The results are in! Check out our full Madison Food Guide. Madison boasts a diverse and delectable array of restaurants, cafes, and bistros, each with its own unique flavor and charm. From sizzling bar bites to the crispiest fish fry in town, Madison’s culinary landscape is as varied as the Wisconsin seasons. Here at…
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VIDEO: Fox News Reports on Biden’s Booming Economy
Pouring one out for our friends at Fox News. @upnorthnews Pouring one out for our friends at #FoxNews. #wisconsin #biden #news #economy #republicans #democrats #government #democracy #fox ♬ original sound – UpNorthNews
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More than memorizing: Why Wisconsin students are learning their language and keeping their culture alive
Students taking Ho-Chunk classes are feeling a responsibility to reclaim their culture, beginning with their endangered language. Karolann Mann, a junior, sits in her afternoon class at Black River Falls High School in midwestern Wisconsin, eagerly soaking up all the words and phrases she can. “I took Ho-Chunk class so I can have the connection…
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Expectant Wisconsin mom wasn’t expecting her hometown hospital would close
Sacred Heart Hospital delivers more than 800 babies a year. Its closure by HSHS is leaving parents and health care providers scrambling.
