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Barrio Dance Studio will make its national television premiere June 2 on NBC.
05/31/2026

Barrio Dance Studio will make its national television premiere June 2 on NBC.

The founder of Barrio Dance Studio in Madison, and his team of dancers, are performing on NBC’s talent competition show, “America’s Got Talent,” with a high-energy performance set to the music of the iconic rock band Queen.

Report released by Clean Wisconsin says business-as-usual is not enough to meet Wisconsin's net-zero emissions goal.
05/31/2026

Report released by Clean Wisconsin says business-as-usual is not enough to meet Wisconsin's net-zero emissions goal.

A report released this month finds Wisconsin farming would have to undergo a major transformation to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

Once jumping worms get into the soil, they're nearly impossible to get rid of — so experts say curbing their spread is t...
05/31/2026

Once jumping worms get into the soil, they're nearly impossible to get rid of — so experts say curbing their spread is the best tool against them.

Wisconsin Tourism Secretary: Great Lakes cruises serve as "gateway" to Wisconsin for first-time visitors.
05/31/2026

Wisconsin Tourism Secretary: Great Lakes cruises serve as "gateway" to Wisconsin for first-time visitors.

The economic impact of cruising on the Great Lakes is projected to be more than $300 million this year, up 25 percent from last year.

Watch: Voters support a surplus plan and Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany is asked about President Donald Trump’s “anti-...
05/31/2026

Watch: Voters support a surplus plan and Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany is asked about President Donald Trump’s “anti-weaponization” fund — Inside Wisconsin Politics looks at the 2026 race for governor.

Voters support a surplus plan and Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany is asked about President Donald Trump’s “anti-weaponization” fund — Inside Wisconsin Politics looks at the 2026 race for governor.

Major organic brands claim federal system regulating the sale of milk unfairly directs profits away from organic industr...
05/31/2026

Major organic brands claim federal system regulating the sale of milk unfairly directs profits away from organic industry.

Wisconsin-based Organic Valley and other major organic brands are challenging the federal system regulating the sale of milk, which they claim favors conventional producers.

Proposed rules would help regulators more quickly address declining walleye populations on lakes.
05/31/2026

Proposed rules would help regulators more quickly address declining walleye populations on lakes.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources can now begin crafting regulations for special bag and size limits for walleye as populations are declining on some lakes.

Mount Pleasant set to get a Thomas Dambo Troll next year.
05/30/2026

Mount Pleasant set to get a Thomas Dambo Troll next year.

The Thomas Dambo troll in Wauwatosa, the first one in Wisconsin, opened in May of 2025. Now, the village of Mount Pleasant is set to get its own troll.

Some Wisconsin communities have moved to cut ties with Flock Safety.
05/30/2026

Some Wisconsin communities have moved to cut ties with Flock Safety.

Some Wisconsin communities are cutting ties with Flock Safety, a company that deploys automatic license plate reader cameras.

Attracting and retaining residents — especially young people and professionals — is key for the future of rural communit...
05/30/2026

Attracting and retaining residents — especially young people and professionals — is key for the future of rural communities.

While housing is a critical issue all around the state, rural areas face unique challenges. But the communities of Ellsworth and Hillsboro are having success.

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