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Tamara Thomsen on researching Lake Mendota’s ancient canoes

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Tamara Thomsen on researching Lake Mendota's ancient canoes

Wisconsin Historical Society maritime archaeologist Tamara Thomsen details how researchers determined the age of multiple ancient Native canoes found in Lake Mendota and how two are being preserved.

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Wisconsin’s 2026 governor candidates consider state prisons

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Wisconsin's 2026 governor candidates consider state prisons

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Courts

A group of schools, teachers, parents and students file lawsuit over how the state of Wisconsin funds education

Lawrence Plucinski on Lake Mendota’s fleet of ancient canoes

Indigenous

Lawrence Plucinski on Lake Mendota's fleet of ancient canoes

A circular seal showing a stylized Lady Justice surrounded by two sets of three five-pointed stars and the words Wisconsin Court of Appeals is displayed on a frosted window in a wood frame.

Courts

A 2026 Wisconsin Appeals Court election was on track to break records until a candidate got kicked off the ballot

Tamara Thomsen on spotting ancient canoes in Lake Mendota

Science

Tamara Thomsen on spotting ancient canoes in Lake Mendota

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Politics

'Here & Now' Highlights: Zac Schultz, Grant Sovern

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Politics

Zac Schultz on Speaker Robin Vos retiring from the Assembly

A still image shows Grant Sovern seated at the 'Here & Now' set featuring wood paneling, with a graphic at bottom reading 'Grant Sovern' and 'Community Immigration Law Center.'

Social Issues

Grant Sovern on changes to the US immigration system's rules

A still image shows Gov. Tony Evers standing at a podium in the legislature.

Politics

Evers, LeMahieu address schools, taxes at State of the State

A still image shows a map of the Bad River reservation, the existing Line 5 route and the proposed reroute.

Courts

Judge upholds permit to reroute Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline

A still image shows archival footage of Rev. Jesse Jackson standing in front of a podium

Politics

The political legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson in Wisconsin

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Courts

US Supreme Court strikes down Trump's sweeping global tariffs

Wisconsin’s 2026 governor candidates consider state prisons

Elections

Wisconsin's 2026 governor candidates consider state prisons

The pillars of a dome of a Beaux-Arts-style building are illuminated by lighting at night, with the leafless branches of different trees in silhouette in the foreground.

Courts

A group of schools, teachers, parents and students file lawsuit over how the state of Wisconsin funds education

Lawrence Plucinski on Lake Mendota’s fleet of ancient canoes

Indigenous

Lawrence Plucinski on Lake Mendota's fleet of ancient canoes

A circular seal showing a stylized Lady Justice surrounded by two sets of three five-pointed stars and the words Wisconsin Court of Appeals is displayed on a frosted window in a wood frame.

Courts

A 2026 Wisconsin Appeals Court election was on track to break records until a candidate got kicked off the ballot

Tamara Thomsen on spotting ancient canoes in Lake Mendota

Science

Tamara Thomsen on spotting ancient canoes in Lake Mendota

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

Politics

'Here & Now' Highlights: Zac Schultz, Grant Sovern

A still image shows Zac Schultz standing in the state Capitol building with two large green stone pillars on either side.

Politics

Zac Schultz on Speaker Robin Vos retiring from the Assembly

A still image shows Grant Sovern seated at the 'Here & Now' set featuring wood paneling, with a graphic at bottom reading 'Grant Sovern' and 'Community Immigration Law Center.'

Social Issues

Grant Sovern on changes to the US immigration system's rules

A still image shows Gov. Tony Evers standing at a podium in the legislature.

Politics

Evers, LeMahieu address schools, taxes at State of the State

A still image shows a map of the Bad River reservation, the existing Line 5 route and the proposed reroute.

Courts

Judge upholds permit to reroute Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline

A still image shows archival footage of Rev. Jesse Jackson standing in front of a podium

Politics

The political legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson in Wisconsin

Several people stand on steps flanked by statues of two seated individuals outside an entrance to a multi-wing stone masonry building with a portico of columns upholding a pediment with sculptures of figures, with a street lamp, tree branches and grounds plants in the foreground.

Courts

US Supreme Court strikes down Trump's sweeping global tariffs

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The epic history of ancient Native canoes in Lake Mendota

Indigenous

The epic history of ancient Native canoes in Lake Mendota

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Data centers and Wisconsin’s 2026 candidates for governor

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Data centers and Wisconsin's 2026 candidates for governor

Chairwoman Nicole Boyd on tribal nations working with Evers

Indigenous

Chairwoman Nicole Boyd on tribal nations working with Evers

US Rep. Scott Fitzgerald on ICE activity and Wisconsin farms

Policy

US Rep. Scott Fitzgerald on ICE activity and Wisconsin farms

Chairwoman Nicole Boyd on tribal responses to funding cuts

Indigenous

Chairwoman Nicole Boyd on tribal responses to funding cuts

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Indigenous

Wisconsin's tribal nations assert reciprocity and resiliency

US Rep. Scott Fitzgerald on de-escalation and funds for ICE

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US Rep. Scott Fitzgerald on de-escalation and funds for ICE

Chris Taylor on the 2026 Wisconsin Supreme Court race

Elections

Chris Taylor on the 2026 Wisconsin Supreme Court race

Rep. Angela Stroud on expansion of data centers in Wisconsin

Economy

Rep. Angela Stroud on expansion of data centers in Wisconsin

Rep. Mark Born on expansion of data centers in Wisconsin

Economy

Rep. Mark Born on expansion of data centers in Wisconsin

South Central Region

Tricia Braun on a push to build more and larger data centers

Economy

Tricia Braun on a push to build more and larger data centers

The local battles over data center developments in Wisconsin

Politics

The local battles over data center developments in Wisconsin

South Central Region

The local battles over data center developments in Wisconsin

Politics

The local battles over data center developments in Wisconsin

Indigenous

Tamara Thomsen on researching Lake Mendota’s ancient canoes

Tamara Thomsen on researching Lake Mendota's ancient canoes

Lawrence Plucinski on Lake Mendota’s fleet of ancient canoes

Lawrence Plucinski on Lake Mendota's fleet of ancient canoes

Tamara Thomsen on spotting ancient canoes in Lake Mendota

Tamara Thomsen on spotting ancient canoes in Lake Mendota

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A circular seal showing a stylized Lady Justice surrounded by two sets of three five-pointed stars and the words Wisconsin Court of Appeals is displayed on a frosted window in a wood frame.

Courts

A 2026 Wisconsin Appeals Court election was on track to break records until a candidate got kicked off the ballot

Economy

A pair of doctors who fled Ukraine for Wisconsin still try to pursue their careers

History

Mary Roberts on discriminatory language in racial covenants

Social Issues

Derek Handley on racial covenants harming Black Milwaukeeans

Southeast RegionSoutheast Region News

Northeast Region

Anita Kirschling, Theresa Reiter, Judy Rogers and Linda Chapman knit while sitting on rolling office chairs around three sides of tables arranged in a square, with other chairs facing the tables and in the background in a room with an industrial carpet and an open wood door.

Education

UW-Green Bay courts more older learners as student enrollment numbers shrink

Education

Appleton Technical Academy prepares students for skilled trades — it's not easy

Social Issues

Alex Pretti, shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis, grew up in Green Bay

Politics

Kewaunee County town staves off plan for a land purchase by a data center developer

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South Central Region

Tamara Thomsen on researching Lake Mendota’s ancient canoes

Science

Tamara Thomsen on researching Lake Mendota's ancient canoes

Indigenous

Lawrence Plucinski on Lake Mendota's fleet of ancient canoes

Science

Tamara Thomsen on spotting ancient canoes in Lake Mendota

Indigenous

The epic history of ancient Native canoes in Lake Mendota

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Northern Region

A still image shows a map of the Bad River reservation, the existing Line 5 route and the proposed reroute.

Courts

Judge upholds permit to reroute Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline

Environment

Ahlstrom launches free water program for Stella residents affected by PFAS

Indigenous

Return of Vilas County land by Catholic nuns to Lac du Flambeau breaks new ground

Indigenous

Why Catholic sisters sold land back to the Lac du Flambeau

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Kimberly Solberg on due process in immigration enforcement

Courts

Kimberly Solberg on due process in immigration enforcement

Courts

Kimberly Solberg on the pace of ICE raids around Baldwin

Social Issues

Witnessing — and fearing — ICE actions in St. Croix County

Economy

John Rosenow on dairy workers and immigration enforcement

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Economy

Another billion-dollar Wisconsin data center is eyed for Cassville in Grant County

Economy

Implosion takes down the nearly century-old Black Hawk Bridge over the Mississippi River

Economy

Amid rising house prices, Richland Center residents decry development on parkland

Economy

Tawny Hardyman on losing staff during a government shutdown

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