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Harris rallies Wisconsin Democrats in a 2024 campaign pivot

Two days after President Joe Biden withdrew from the 2024 presidential race, Vice President Kamala Harris stood on stage with Wisconsin Democrats in West Allis to reinvigorate their party's fortunes.

Harris rallies Wisconsin Democrats in a 2024 campaign pivot

Harris rallies Wisconsin Democrats in a 2024 campaign pivot

Daniel Biank on developing precision medicine treatments

Daniel Biank on developing precision medicine treatments

Dr. Muhammed Murtaza on cancer and personalized medicine

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One person stands and two others site in an aluminum fishing boat with an outboard motor in a lake, with trees showing different colors of fall foliage on the opposite shore.

Wisconsin agrees to drop ban on carrying firearms while fishing following challenge

Michael Johnson smiles and holds his chin with his left hand while standing outside next to two other people, with pedestrians a building and trees in the background.

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Kamala Harris gestures with both index fingers pointing upwards while standing behind a podium with a pair of microphones mounted to its top and the Seal of the Vice President of the United States on its front, with a row of U.S. flags in the background, and out-of-focus arms, hands and a phone screen of audience members facing her in the foreground.

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Matthew Trewhella stands outside in front of the cargo area of a moving truck.

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Speaker Robin Vos on the RNC and 2024 presidential race

Speaker Robin Vos on the RNC and 2024 presidential race

A sample ballot in Wisconsin's 2024 spring election and presidential primary is displayed at a polling place in Fort Atkinson on April 2, 2024. Election administration experts say the timing of President Joe Biden's exit from the presidential race makes it unlikely that any Republican ballot access challenges will succeed, with some calling the idea ridiculous and frivolous.( Credit PBS Wisconsin)

Ballot access experts say Republican threats to sue over Biden's withdrawal are 'ridiculous' and 'frivolous'

A child rides a bicycle on a sidewalk in front of steps leading to a brick-paved walkway in front of a small wood-sided building with a sign above its door reading Birthplace of the Republican Party and a Wisconsin State Historical Marker on one side, with trees in the lawn around the building.

Republican Party born in Wisconsin at a time of conflict and divisiveness

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

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A graphic with the outline of the state of Wisconsin and an illustration of an elephant along with the words RNC 2024 and Milwaukee is displayed on a sign in front of a building with glass walls, which has another temporary sign that reads 2024 in part and permanent signage reading fiserv.forum above a row of doors.

With 2024 RNC convention over, Milwaukee weighs benefits of hosting political rivals

A long row of upholstered armless chairs is arrayed along the face of a bar with a padded face and wood top, with bottles of liquors and other items on the bar and shelves behind it, with two dart board cabinets and other items on the back wall, as well as wood banquette seating and tables on the opposite wall next to an opening to an exterior space with wood flooring, walls and picnic tables.

Outside the RNC, small Milwaukee businesses tried to salvage a sluggish week

Daniel Biank on developing precision medicine treatments

Daniel Biank on developing precision medicine treatments

Dr. Muhammed Murtaza on cancer and personalized medicine

Dr. Muhammed Murtaza on cancer and personalized medicine

One person stands and two others site in an aluminum fishing boat with an outboard motor in a lake, with trees showing different colors of fall foliage on the opposite shore.

Wisconsin agrees to drop ban on carrying firearms while fishing following challenge

Michael Johnson smiles and holds his chin with his left hand while standing outside next to two other people, with pedestrians a building and trees in the background.

Wisconsin to unveil a statue of Vel Phillips outside its Capitol

Kamala Harris gestures with both index fingers pointing upwards while standing behind a podium with a pair of microphones mounted to its top and the Seal of the Vice President of the United States on its front, with a row of U.S. flags in the background, and out-of-focus arms, hands and a phone screen of audience members facing her in the foreground.

Harris says 2024 vote is 'a choice between freedom and chaos' at Milwaukee rally

Matthew Trewhella stands outside in front of the cargo area of a moving truck.

How a militant anti-abortion activist from Wisconsin is influencing Republican politics

Speaker Robin Vos on the RNC and 2024 presidential race

Speaker Robin Vos on the RNC and 2024 presidential race

A sample ballot in Wisconsin's 2024 spring election and presidential primary is displayed at a polling place in Fort Atkinson on April 2, 2024. Election administration experts say the timing of President Joe Biden's exit from the presidential race makes it unlikely that any Republican ballot access challenges will succeed, with some calling the idea ridiculous and frivolous.( Credit PBS Wisconsin)

Ballot access experts say Republican threats to sue over Biden's withdrawal are 'ridiculous' and 'frivolous'

A child rides a bicycle on a sidewalk in front of steps leading to a brick-paved walkway in front of a small wood-sided building with a sign above its door reading Birthplace of the Republican Party and a Wisconsin State Historical Marker on one side, with trees in the lawn around the building.

Republican Party born in Wisconsin at a time of conflict and divisiveness

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

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A graphic with the outline of the state of Wisconsin and an illustration of an elephant along with the words RNC 2024 and Milwaukee is displayed on a sign in front of a building with glass walls, which has another temporary sign that reads 2024 in part and permanent signage reading fiserv.forum above a row of doors.

With 2024 RNC convention over, Milwaukee weighs benefits of hosting political rivals

A long row of upholstered armless chairs is arrayed along the face of a bar with a padded face and wood top, with bottles of liquors and other items on the bar and shelves behind it, with two dart board cabinets and other items on the back wall, as well as wood banquette seating and tables on the opposite wall next to an opening to an exterior space with wood flooring, walls and picnic tables.

Outside the RNC, small Milwaukee businesses tried to salvage a sluggish week

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One person stands and two others site in an aluminum fishing boat with an outboard motor in a lake, with trees showing different colors of fall foliage on the opposite shore.

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A sample ballot in Wisconsin's 2024 spring election and presidential primary is displayed at a polling place in Fort Atkinson on April 2, 2024. Election administration experts say the timing of President Joe Biden's exit from the presidential race makes it unlikely that any Republican ballot access challenges will succeed, with some calling the idea ridiculous and frivolous.( Credit PBS Wisconsin)

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Harris rallies Wisconsin Democrats in a 2024 campaign pivot

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