Anchored by Frederica Freyberg, Here & Now is Wisconsin’s 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. 7:30 p.m. Fridays
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Wisconsin Regional News
Southeast Region
With public funding for stadium secured, Brewers executives sent maximum donations to Vos
Biden announces billions in infrastructure funding in campaign visit to Wisconsin
Wisconsin Elections Commission review finds recall effort targeting Vos falls short on signatures
Trump backers submit signatures to force recall election of Vos
Northeast Region
Village President Jim Rafter on prison conditions and safety
Scientists seek to understand impacts of historic lack of Great Lakes ice
Jacque to run for open 8th Congressional District seat in northeastern Wisconsin
Potential candidates eye Wisconsin's open 8th Congressional District seat
South Central Region
Conservation groups sue to stop a transmission line from crossing a Mississippi River wildlife refuge
Wisconsin cities see a nearly 60-degree temperature swing in under 24 hours
In Focus with Rev. Alex Gee: A decade of Justified Anger
Diversity in Wisconsin's high schools and the future of DEI in higher education
Northern Region
Genevieve Adamski on behaviors of wolf packs and livestock
John Will on growing food insecurity among college students
Maple syrup season started early in Wisconsin, as producers try to adapt to warmer winter conditions
Scientists seek to understand impacts of historic lack of Great Lakes ice
Southwest Region
Conservation groups sue to stop a transmission line from crossing a Mississippi River wildlife refuge
Scientists tag and track invasive carp to slow their Great Lakes push
State Rep. Katrina Shankland announces 2024 run for Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District
Tara Johnson launches 2024 bid for Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District
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Wisconsin Today
On “Wisconsin Today,” WPR’s “Morning Edition” Host Alex Crowe brings you top stories from around the state to help you start your day. In about ten minutes, you’ll hear the latest from our award-winning WPR reporters plus cultural stories from “Wisconsin Life” to keep you well informed and connected.
Uprooted
In 1980, there was an exodus of Cubans who left their homes for the United States as part of the Mariel Boatlift. This includes almost 15,000 Cuban refugees who were sent to Fort McCoy in Sparta, Wisconsin. In this podcast, Cubans who remained in the area share untold stories about their early lives, moving to Wisconsin, and what life has been like since they’ve been living here in limbo.
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