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Freelance writer Barbara Miner spotlights the stories of DACA recipients, undocumented parents, asylum seekers and others in her piece, "On Shaky Ground."

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Meet the candidates for Wisconsin Supreme Court Judge Maria Lazar is backed by conservatives. Judge Chris Taylor has liberal support.

Meet the candidates for Wisconsin Supreme Court

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Ozaukee County uses green infrastructure to manage stormwater in 2 parks Communities around southeast Wisconsin are trying to find ways to better manage stormwater and reduce flooding.

Communities around southeast Wisconsin are trying to find ways to better manage stormwater and reduce flooding. Ozaukee County is turning to green infrastructure techniques within its parks.

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Milwaukee protesters call for end to Iran war On March 7, several dozen protesters gathered in Milwaukee as part of a nationwide call to action to stop the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran.

On March 7, several dozen protesters gathered in Milwaukee as part of a nationwide call to action to stop the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran.

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ProPublica reporting finds 'inhumane' conditions inside an immigrant family detention center ProPublica reporters have been looking into the living conditions inside the Dilley detention center, where immigrant families and children are held.

ProPublica reporters have been looking into the living conditions for the people inside the Dilley detention center, where immigrant families and children are held.

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Racine Art Museum to host 17th annual PEEPS exhibition in April Peep the PEEPS pieces at the Racine Art Museum's 17th annual PEEPS exhibition starting April 1.

Peep the PEEPS pieces at the Racine Art Museum's 17th annual PEEPS exhibition starting April 1.

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Capitol Notes: How could Iran war influence Wisconsin elections? Find out why the Iran war may pose a problem for Republicans this midterm year, and the latest on the state Supreme Court race.

Capitol Notes: How could Iran war influence Wisconsin elections?

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Journal Sentinel hosts summit to discuss guns and gun safety There’s perhaps no place in the state hit harder by gun violence than Milwaukee. This Saturday, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel is hosting a forum for people to talk about gun safety, gun ownership and...

This Saturday, the Journal Sentinel is hosting a Behind the Gun summit to talk about gun safety, gun ownership and gun violence.

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What's the story behind the cluster of cemeteries next to I-94? Along I-94 near American Family Field, a group of cemeteries line the freeway. A "Bubbler Talk" listener wanted to know more about them.

Along I-94 near American Family Field, a group of cemeteries line the freeway. A "Bubbler Talk" listener wanted to know more about them.

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'It's about human rights': Iranian students in Milwaukee discuss U.S. military action in Iran UWM students talk about the decades-long struggle with the hard-line government and why they're ready for the country to turn a new leaf.

UWM students talk about the decades-long struggle with the hard-line government and why they're ready for the country to turn a new leaf.

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TEMPO Milwaukee: Uplifting women business leaders for over 50 years TEMPO is committed to a future where women have an equal place in decision-making, policymaking and leadership.

TEMPO Milwaukee: Uplifting women business leaders for over 50 years

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Group Chat: What does it mean to be a woman today? This Sunday is International Women’s Day, and to celebrate, we passed the mic to two organizers from Milwaukee’s International Women’s Day Coalition.

This Sunday is International Women’s Day, and to celebrate, we passed the mic to two organizers from Milwaukee’s International Women’s Day Coalition.

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Milwaukee Music Roundup: Lorna Dune, Brett Newski & The Bad Inventions, Offend Your Friends, The Crosses Matt Wild from Milwaukee Record recaps his favorite new songs from local musicians this month.

Every month, Matt Wild from Milwaukee Record curates his favorite new songs from local musicians and shares a few with us for our Milwaukee Music Roundup. Here are Matt’s picks for March. 🎶

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Chef Elena Terry to open new restaurant in Madison Museum of Contemporary Art Wisconsin chef Elena Terry is known for sharing the importance of Indigenous foods. Her new restaurant, Tall Grass, is set to open at the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art.

Wisconsin chef Elena Terry is known for sharing the importance of Indigenous foods. Her new restaurant, Tall Grass, is set to open at the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art.

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WUWM talked to conservative voters ahead of 2024 election. Here's how they feel about Trump now WUWM checked back in with three voters who participated in our conservative voter roundtable in 2024. They share what they think of Trump's second term so far.

WUWM checked back in with three voters who participated in our conservative voter roundtable in 2024. They share what they think of Trump's second term so far.

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Green infrastructure captures stormwater off Milwaukee highways Stormwater managers are looking for ways to prevent flooding when torrential storms hit. In Milwaukee, that includes reducing runoff from freeways.

Stormwater managers are looking for ways to prevent flooding when torrential storms hit. In Milwaukee, that includes reducing runoff from freeways.

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Exploring our solar system with UWM Planetarium, every Saturday this month "Solar System Expedition" runs every Saturday afternoon through the month of March.

Join WUWM’s Jean Creighton for "Solar System Expedition" at the Manfred Olson Planetarium.

Saturdays, 2–3 p.m. through March.

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New cuts are coming for some bus routes in Milwaukee. Here's what changes on March 8 Some bus routes are being shortened in Milwaukee County starting March 8. What to know about bus schedules and fares.

New cuts are coming for some bus routes in Milwaukee. Here's what changes on March 8

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Community-powered fridges expand across Milwaukee amid grocery store closures As grocery stores continue to close in Milwaukee neighborhoods, community organizations are expanding their efforts to keep people fed.

As grocery stores continue to close in Milwaukee neighborhoods, community organizations are expanding their efforts to keep people fed.

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Discourse Coffee workers vote to unionize, company will voluntarily recognize union Workers at Milwaukee-based Discourse Coffee voted to unionize, and company leadership will voluntarily recognize the union without a National Labor Relations Board election.

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What does a supervisor on the Milwaukee County Board do? Learn what the Milwaukee County Board does and how it impacts Milwaukeeans' day-to-day lives ahead of the April 7 election.

Learn what the Milwaukee County Board does and how it impacts Milwaukeeans' day-to-day lives ahead of the April 7 election.

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Why did so many German immigrants move to Milwaukee in the 1800s? For this episode of Bubbler Talk, we explore the history of immigrants who made Milwaukee a "German Athens."

For this episode of Bubbler Talk, we explore the history of immigrants who made Milwaukee a "German Athens."

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Lake Michigan's unusual ice Lake Michigan hasn't completely frozen over in recorded history, but it does produce a lot of unusual ice formations.

Unlike most lakes, Lake Michigan has never completely frozen — at least not in recorded history. Wisconsin educator and creator Geo Rutherford says that’s because of its size and location.

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Unity Award winner Jack Bolog on how community models can help create systemic change Jack Bolog of the People's Table was named one of Milwaukee Magazine's 2026 Unity Award winners for his work in helping to transform the local food pantry into a community hub.

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Chirp Chat: Watch baby owls hatch on this Milwaukee live stream It’s almost nesting season for Barred Owls! For a second year, the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center will give people a look into the lives of Barred Owls with a nest box camera.

It’s almost nesting season for Barred Owls! For a second year, the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center will give people a look into the lives of Barred Owls with a nest box camera.

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Milwaukee's 'ICE Out' legislation explained Milwaukee Common Council members recently announced legislation in case of a potential wave of ICE agents occupying the city.

Milwaukee Common Council members recently announced legislation in case of a potential wave of ICE agents occupying the city.

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Should chatbots remind you that they're not real? UWM researcher says it may harm users Some states looking to regulate AI want companies to remind users that chatbots like ChatGPT aren't real. But researchers are worried that could make users spiral more.

Some states looking to regulate AI want companies to remind users that chatbots like ChatGPT aren't real. But researchers are worried that could make users spiral more.

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Milwaukee PBS doc tells the story of the Underground Railroad in Wisconsin "Wisconsin's Underground Railroad" is available now on the Milwaukee PBS website and YouTube channel.

"Wisconsin's Underground Railroad" is available now on the Milwaukee PBS website and YouTube channel.

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Capitol Notes: A new leaf in Wisconsin politics A look at the legacies and impacts of Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and longtime GOP Assembly Speaker Robin Vos who both aren't seeking reelection.

A look at the legacies and impacts of Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and longtime GOP Assembly Speaker Robin Vos who both aren't seeking reelection.

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