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Andy Bensend on the math of growing and selling soybeans

Agriculture

Andy Bensend on the math of growing and selling soybeans

Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board member and Barron County farmer Andy Bensend details how changes in the price of soybeans affects bottom lines of farms that grow at scale and have inflexible costs.

Recent News

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Economy

Musk's SpaceX contests Wisconsin's rural broadband plans

Josh Kaul speaks while standing behind a wood podium with six microphones with the flags of different media organizations standing on tripods in its surface, in a room with a cloth banner showing the seal of Wisconsin's Office of the Attorney General mounted on a wall in the background.

Elections

Kaul to run for a third term as Wisconsin Attorney General in 2026 election

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Social Issues

A decade of immigrants to Wisconsin and immigration enforcement in 9 charts

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Courts

Wisconsin Department of Justice asks Waukesha County judge to pause voter citizenship order

Frederica Freyberg sits at a desk on the Here & Now set and faces a video monitor showing an image of Ron Johnson.

Politics

'Here & Now' Highlights: US Sen. Ron Johnson, John Rosenow, Sydney Timmer-Murillo

US Sen. Ron Johnson on 2025 government shutdown politics

Budgets

US Sen. Ron Johnson on 2025 government shutdown politics

A still image shows John Rosenow seated in front of an archway, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Waumandee,' 'John Rosenow' and 'Rosenholm Dairy.'

Economy

John Rosenow on dairy workers and immigration enforcement

A still image shows Sydney Timmer-Murillo seated in front of a white shelf with various plants, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Wauwatosa,' 'Sydney Timmer-Murillo' and 'Medical College of Wisconsin.'

Health

Sydney Timmer-Murillo on public violence and shared trauma

Tariffs, trade war and woes for Wisconsin’s soybean farmers

Agriculture

Tariffs, trade war and woes for Wisconsin's soybean farmers

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Indigenous

The hidden secrets of domestic violence in Native communities

Karl Habeck on WOJB community radio as an Indigenous liaison

Indigenous

Karl Habeck on WOJB community radio as an Indigenous liaison

Maria Lazar poses for a portrait while standing in front of an image of bookcases filled with books.

Elections

Wisconsin Court of Appeals Judge Maria Lazar announces 2026 run for Wisconsin Supreme Court

A rocket and its contrail arc from lower right to upper left across a dark nighttime sky.

Economy

Musk's SpaceX contests Wisconsin's rural broadband plans

Josh Kaul speaks while standing behind a wood podium with six microphones with the flags of different media organizations standing on tripods in its surface, in a room with a cloth banner showing the seal of Wisconsin's Office of the Attorney General mounted on a wall in the background.

Elections

Kaul to run for a third term as Wisconsin Attorney General in 2026 election

A sign in the shape of a peaked roof shows a logo with a flock of flying waterfowl and the words Dodge County, Justice Facility and Sheriff's Department on top of a stone base in a lawn, situated in front of a parking lot filled with vehicles and with a two story stone masonry building with a row of flagpoles flying the U.S., Wisconsin and POW/MIA flags next to its entrance under a partly cloudy sky.

Social Issues

A decade of immigrants to Wisconsin and immigration enforcement in 9 charts

A paper sign showing different examples of photo identification, including driver license, state ID card, Veterans Affairs ID, U.S. passport book or card, student ID card, U.S. Uniformed Services, Tribal ID and Certificate of Naturalization is displayed on the surface of a painted wood table.

Courts

Wisconsin Department of Justice asks Waukesha County judge to pause voter citizenship order

Frederica Freyberg sits at a desk on the Here & Now set and faces a video monitor showing an image of Ron Johnson.

Politics

'Here & Now' Highlights: US Sen. Ron Johnson, John Rosenow, Sydney Timmer-Murillo

US Sen. Ron Johnson on 2025 government shutdown politics

Budgets

US Sen. Ron Johnson on 2025 government shutdown politics

A still image shows John Rosenow seated in front of an archway, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Waumandee,' 'John Rosenow' and 'Rosenholm Dairy.'

Economy

John Rosenow on dairy workers and immigration enforcement

A still image shows Sydney Timmer-Murillo seated in front of a white shelf with various plants, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Wauwatosa,' 'Sydney Timmer-Murillo' and 'Medical College of Wisconsin.'

Health

Sydney Timmer-Murillo on public violence and shared trauma

Tariffs, trade war and woes for Wisconsin’s soybean farmers

Agriculture

Tariffs, trade war and woes for Wisconsin's soybean farmers

A photo illustration shows a bundle of twigs in front of the out-of-focus face of a woman looking at the camera.

Indigenous

The hidden secrets of domestic violence in Native communities

Karl Habeck on WOJB community radio as an Indigenous liaison

Indigenous

Karl Habeck on WOJB community radio as an Indigenous liaison

Maria Lazar poses for a portrait while standing in front of an image of bookcases filled with books.

Elections

Wisconsin Court of Appeals Judge Maria Lazar announces 2026 run for Wisconsin Supreme Court

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Karl Habeck on programming diverse community radio options

Indigenous

Karl Habeck on programming diverse community radio options

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Health

Lily Wagner on researching, diagnosing and treating autism

A still image shows Line Roald seated at the 'Here & Now' set featuring wood paneling, with a graphic at bottom reading 'Line Roald' and 'UW-Madison Electrical & Computer Engineering.'

Economy

Line Roald on electricity use by data centers in Wisconsin

Rep. Scott Krug on how Wisconsin collects and counts ballots

Elections

Rep. Scott Krug on how Wisconsin collects and counts ballots

WOJB tribal radio looks to build support following defunding

Indigenous

WOJB tribal radio looks to build support following defunding

Rep. Mike Bare on cybersecurity, child care and remote work

Policy

Rep. Mike Bare on cybersecurity, child care and remote work

Rep. Amanda Nedweski on where Wisconsin state employees work

Policy

Rep. Amanda Nedweski on where Wisconsin state employees work

WPR’s ‘Wisconsin Today’: Indigenous affairs reporting

Indigenous

WPR's 'Wisconsin Today': Indigenous affairs reporting

A still image shows Jennifer Smith at a desk in front of a white board, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Duluth, MN,' 'Jennifer Smith' and 'Enbridge.'

Economy

Jennifer Smith on Enbridge's proposal for rerouting Line 5

Northern Region

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Indigenous

Chairman Robert Blanchard on challenging Line 5 rerouting

Northern Region

Adam Kunz on college students and civil political discussion

Education

Adam Kunz on college students and civil political discussion

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Health

Evers order requires COVID vaccine coverage in Wisconsin

A still image shows Dr. Ryan Westergaard seated in front of an abstract painting, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Ryan Westergaard, M.D.' and 'Wisconsin Dept. of Health Services.'

Health

Evers order requires COVID vaccine coverage in Wisconsin

Indigenous

A photo illustration shows a bundle of twigs in front of the out-of-focus face of a woman looking at the camera.

The hidden secrets of domestic violence in Native communities

Karl Habeck on WOJB community radio as an Indigenous liaison

Karl Habeck on WOJB community radio as an Indigenous liaison

Ernie Stevens stands outside on a concrete sidewalk in front of a lawn, with other people standing in the background among trees in front of a multi-story building.

Ernie Stevens Jr., Oneida Nation leader and Indian Gaming Association chair, dies at 66

Rx Uncovered

Nilsa Cruz on helping patients appeal health claim denials

Nilsa Cruz on helping patients appeal health claim denials

Sec. Nathan Houdek on consumer confusion about health plans

Sec. Nathan Houdek on consumer confusion about health plans

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Why complex health benefits are a focus of patient advocates

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In Focus with Antonia Perry, part 3: Going to the gun range

In Focus with Antonia Perry, part 2: House calls, gun class

In Focus with Antonia Perry, part 2: House calls, gun class

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In Focus with Antonia Perry, part 1: A mother's choice

Local Wisconsin News

Southeast Region

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Education

Wisconsin colleges vow to support Hispanic students despite federal funding cuts

Budgets

Trump approves federal disaster aid for storms and flooding in Wisconsin

Budgets

Wisconsin budget funding for Milwaukee prosecutors may violate state constitution

Budgets

Wisconsin's 2025 budget deal highlights politicization of conservation funding

Southeast RegionSoutheast Region News

Northeast Region

Ernie Stevens stands outside on a concrete sidewalk in front of a lawn, with other people standing in the background among trees in front of a multi-story building.

Indigenous

Ernie Stevens Jr., Oneida Nation leader and Indian Gaming Association chair, dies at 66

Social Issues

Volunteers document a rise in homelessness in Brown County

Social Issues

What changes can help fix Brown County's persistent emergency dispatcher shortage?

Education

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College limits dropouts by shortening its courses

Northeast RegionNortheast Region News

South Central Region

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Environment

Endangered whooping crane dies of avian flu at wildlife refuge in southern Wisconsin

Agriculture

Juneau County keeps healthy food program alive despite federal funding cuts

Economy

Sheriff Roger Brandner on shortages of emergency dispatchers

Education

Steve Summers, Tiffany Loken on special education funding

South Central RegionSouth Central Region News

Northern Region

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Economy

Private equity pursues profits in power utilities as data centers use more energy and electric bills rise

Economy

Jennifer Smith on Enbridge's proposal for rerouting Line 5

Indigenous

Chairman Robert Blanchard on challenging Line 5 rerouting

Indigenous

Tribal universities prepare for deep cuts to federal funding

Northern RegionNorthern Region News

West Central Region

A still image shows John Rosenow seated in front of an archway, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Waumandee,' 'John Rosenow' and 'Rosenholm Dairy.'

Economy

John Rosenow on dairy workers and immigration enforcement

Education

Joe Green on combining courses through school consolidation

Education

Chris Lindner and Joe Green on sharing school district costs

Education

Joe Green and Chris Linder on school district consolidation

West Central RegionWest Central Region News

Southwest Region

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Economy

Judy McRoberts on the Mercyhealth East strike in Janesville

Economy

Crossing the Mississippi River without the Lansing bridge

Education

How Southwest Wisconsin Technical College raised the wages of its graduates

Environment

Sydney Widell, Nancy Wedwick on floods, dams and community

Southwest RegionSouthwest Region News

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