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Start your day by getting up to speed on the biggest Wisconsin stories with WPR’s “Morning Edition” host Alex Crowe. Find “Wisconsin Today: Morning News” Monday through Friday wherever you get your podcasts.

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Start your day by getting up to speed on the biggest Wisconsin stories with WPR’s “Morning Edition” host Alex Crowe. Find “Wisconsin Today: Morning News” Monday through Friday wherever you get your podcasts.

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@WPR

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English

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1-800-747-7444


Episodes
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DeForest plans to refluoridate its water, Trump’s effects on Wisconsin education

1/23/2026
A Dane County village plans to reverse its decision to remove fluoride from its water. That's after one of the policy's advocates lost his seat in a recall election. we'll hear from our politics team on a busy week at the state Capitol. And, in his first year back in office, President Trump has shaken up America's education system. His push to end diversity initiatives has won praise from many conservatives in Wisconsin.

Duration:00:16:04

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Democrats sound off on ICE, Has Trump addressed the cost of living?

1/22/2026
The seven Democratic candidates for governor squared off in a forum in Milwaukee. They had tough words for Trump's immigration crackdowns. Gov. Tony Evers and GOP lawmakers say they have a deal on PFAS.And, President Trump campaigned on a promise of ending inflation and lowering prices. One year into his term, some Wisconsin residents say they're still waiting.

Duration:00:11:50

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Microsoft plans 15 more data centers in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin lost 2.4K federal jobs in Trump’s first year

1/21/2026
Microsoft is proposing a multi-billion-dollar expansion of its Mount Pleasant data center project. It would involve two new campuses and 15 new data centers. Wisconsin College Republicans boast a million-dollars raised from just two sources. And, we look at how President Trump's deep cuts to the federal workforce are being felt in Wisconsin.

Duration:00:11:14

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GOP blocks recording of legislative hearings, How Trump’s immigration enforcement has affected Wisconsin

1/20/2026
Republicans in the state Capitol are enforcing a ban on recording public hearings there. The crackdown comes after a nonprofit Capitol broadcasting service also shut down. A new lawsuit says a central Wisconsin school district sent police to a parent's home over a social media post. And, we'll take a look at how immigrants living in Wisconsin are feeling, one year into Trump's second term.

Duration:00:12:30

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Tribes oppose plan to end protections for national forest land, The disappearing dairy farm

1/19/2026
Tribes in Wisconsin are opposing efforts to end protections for millions of acres of national forest land. a look at the declining number of dairy farms over the past 20 years. And, what people should know about the GLP-1 pill for weight loss.

Duration:00:11:53

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Mining company wants to drill for copper and gold in northern Wisconsin, State gets big budget news

1/16/2026
More drilling for copper and gold in northern Wisconsin could begin next month under a mining company's plans. State revenue projections released yesterday are substantially higher than expected. And, how Wisconsin's humble taverns shaped our history and built community.

Duration:00:16:08

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Milwaukee police say “surge” of robberies tied to dating apps, Lawmakers hear testimony on transgender bills

1/15/2026
Milwaukee police say members of the LGBTQ community have been victims of a recent string of robberies. And they're tied to online dating apps. State lawmakers hear emotional testimony on bills that would restrict transgender rights in Wisconsin. And, a new novel from a Milwaukee film professor has fans of horror movies in mind.

Duration:00:12:24

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Republicans attack Evers on property taxes, Microsoft president talks Wisconsin data centers

1/14/2026
Assembly Republicans are rejecting Governor Tony Evers’ plan to cut property taxes, saying he needs to undo his so-called 400-year veto before the two sides can talk. The state Assembly […]

Duration:00:12:57

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Evers lays out 2026 agenda, Two Wisconsin hospitals end gender-affirming care treatments for minors

1/13/2026
Gov. Tony Evers is laying out his agenda for his last year in office, but he'll have his work cut out with Republicans in the state Legislature. Two Wisconsin hospitals say they're ending gender affirming care treatments for minors, citing federal changes. And, what Wisconsin experts are saying about new federal guidelines for alcohol use.

Duration:00:09:04

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Wisconsin protests after fatal shooting in Minneapolis by ICE, Van Orden flips on healthcare subsidies

1/12/2026
Protests popped up in communities around Wisconsin over the weekend in response to the fatal shooting of a woman in Minneapolis by a federal immigration agent. The largest were in Madison and Milwaukee. A former principal is facing a criminal charge for failing to report sexual misconduct by a school staff member in Sun Prairie. And, with flu activity high in the state, some counties are stocking vending machines with free flu tests.

Duration:00:14:06