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Minocqua Brewing Owner Kirk Bangstad Says He’s Running for Governor

Minocqua Brewing Owner Kirk Bangstad Says He’s Running for Governor

Liberal activist says no other Democrat strong enough to stand up to Trump.

Forest Service Chief Discusses Milwaukee Office Closure, Deep Budget Cuts

Forest Service Chief Discusses Milwaukee Office Closure, Deep Budget Cuts

Trump's budget cut 75% of agency's funding, affects 43 employees in Milwaukee office.

Wisconsin Lost Thousands of Manufacturing Jobs in 2025

Wisconsin Lost Thousands of Manufacturing Jobs in 2025

'For the Upper Midwest, some indicators are kind of looking down.'

UW-Madison Says It Generates Billions for State’s Economy

UW-Madison Says It Generates Billions for State’s Economy

New report finds it had $13.2 billion estimated impact in 2025.

Federal Agents Interview Bangstad Over Post on Attempted Trump Assassination

Federal Agents Interview Bangstad Over Post on Attempted Trump Assassination

Minocqua Brewing owner suggested members of 'resistance' should work on marksmanship.

Wisconsin DOJ Using Trained Dogs to Detect Internet Crimes Against Children

Wisconsin DOJ Using Trained Dogs to Detect Internet Crimes Against Children

The canines sniff out electronic storage devices with child exploitation materials.

One In Three Home Insurance Claims Are Denied. Here Is How To Respond.

One In Three Home Insurance Claims Are Denied. Here Is How To Respond.

Guidance for Wisconsin homeowners on documenting damage, disputing denials and finding help locally.

Bill Would Let Wisconsin Blame Other States For Its Smog Problem

Bill Would Let Wisconsin Blame Other States For Its Smog Problem

GOP lawmakers say Illinois and Indiana drive ozone levels; critics say air will not get cleaner here.

$11 Million Boost For First-Gen College Students In Milwaukee

$11 Million Boost For First-Gen College Students In Milwaukee

All-In Milwaukee’s largest gift yet will add 50 new scholars a year starting with the class of 2027.

Wisconsin Gas Prices Top $4, With More Increases Expected

Wisconsin Gas Prices Top $4, With More Increases Expected

War in Iran, refinery outages and summer demand are pushing prices to their highest since 2022.

Sixth GOP Senator Bows Out As André Jacque Won’t Run Again

Sixth GOP Senator Bows Out As André Jacque Won’t Run Again

Green Bay–area lawmaker ends more than a decade in Legislature but leaves a safe red seat behind.

State To Embed Literacy Coaches In 11 Milwaukee Public Schools

State To Embed Literacy Coaches In 11 Milwaukee Public Schools

Part of effort that will send coaches to 54 schools statewide.