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The big work of being a lighthouse dog

Wisconsin Lighthouses

The true tale of a plucky rescue dog who lived aboard the lighthouse tender Hyacinth.

The big work of being a lighthouse dog

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Elinor Wonders Why: Feed the Birds; Senor Tapir Says Adios

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To Dine For With Kate Sullivan: Jay Shetty

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A Chef's Life: More Than One Way to Skin a Catfish

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Donkey Hodie: Bright Bright Bugs; Panda's Purple Break

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Dane County judge issues ruling to restore collective bargaining rights eliminated in 2011 under Act 10

David Prosser sits in a high-backed leather chair on a judicial dais, with multiple papers and a nameplate reading J. Prosser on its surface, with multiple wood and leather high-backed chairs in the background, in a room with marble masonry.

David Prosser, who served as Wisconsin Assembly speaker and in the state Supreme Court, dies at 81

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Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler enters race to lead national party

A video still image shows Ann Jacobs sitting in an office with wood shelves filled with books, plants and other items in the background, with a video graphic at bottom including the text Special Meeting and Canvass Statement Certification.

Wisconsin Elections Commission chair certifies Trump’s 2024 victory in state

Mark Erickson on assessing earthen dam stability and failure

Mark Erickson on assessing earthen dam stability and failure

Fred Harris on mental health risks of teen screen addiction

Fred Harris on mental health risks of teen screen addiction

In Focus with David Maraniss: Covering news, writing history

In Focus with David Maraniss: Covering news, writing history

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‘Here & Now’ Highlights: U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin

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US Sen. Tammy Baldwin on her 2024 win and the 119th Congress

Watertown adopts more restrictive transgender student rules

Watertown adopts more restrictive transgender student rules

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More communities debate about fluoride in drinking water, including in Wisconsin

The legal contest over Wisconsin’s top elections official

The legal contest over Wisconsin’s top elections official

PBS Wisconsin's Blog

Inga Witscher smiles, posing in a snowy landscape.

All-new ‘Around the Farm Table’ special makes the holidays homemade on PBS Wisconsin

Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse at sunset with red fence running along pavement path connecting the lighthouse to the city.

‘Wisconsin Lighthouses’ illuminates state maritime history

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Buy your discount Garden & Green Living Expo tickets now!

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Your 2024 guide to PBS Wisconsin holiday programs

PBS Wisconsin wins 2024 Midwest Emmy, National Edward. R Murrow awards

Reimagining a more sustainable future: 2025 Garden & Green Living Expo

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Learn more about ‘American Indians and the American Dream’ with this ‘University Place’ Q&A and episode

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Growing gratitude with PBS KIDS

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Hear amazing musical talent from the 2024 WSMA State Honors Concerts

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Learn about Native American heritage with PBS resources for all ages

The North Point Lighthouse, a white two-story house with a burgundy roof next to a lighthouse with a tall white base capped by a burgundy top.

‘Wisconsin Lighthouses’ premieres Dec. 2 – read a Q&A with producer Jeff Pfeiffer

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Diverse voices and the vote

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Wisconsin Life

Celebrate Wisconsin's people and places with host Angela Fitzgerald.

Re/sound: Songs of Wisconsin

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A multimedia collection of performances and interviews with Wisconsin musicians.

University Place

University Place

A virtual lecture hall series that covers a wide range of subjects, including science, economics, the environment, health, art, and culture.

Hometown Stories

Hometown Stories

A documentary series that tells Wisconsin's history, one town at a time.

Here & Now

Here & Now

A weekly in-depth news and public affairs program where civic and political leaders provide context to the issues at the forefront of life in Wisconsin.

Tribal Histories

Tribal Histories

Tribal Histories features tribal storytellers sharing the culture and oral traditions that have shaped their communities across generations.

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