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The Midwest was a major hub for industry — middle wage jobs, strong unions, thriving neighborhoods. And then, over decades, they went away, and whole cities were devastated.
This new season looks at the top issues in Wisconsin and how they’re motivating voters nationwide.
Here is a guide to help Wisconsinites vote in the Nov. 3 general election.
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Teran PowellTo address communities most affected by violence, the Milwaukee Department of Community Wellness and Safety is doing walks in neighborhoods to take needed resources to residents. -
Jimmy Gutierrez/WUWMAfter another comeback win Wednesday night by the Milwaukee Brewers, the team is just one game away from the World Series. And a lot of fans are discovering that they’re very superstitious.
This WUWM series focuses on the challenges of food accessibility in Milwaukee and examines solutions.
Here's how to find WUWM stories and podcasts on NPR.org and the NPR app.
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What regulations can Wisconsin lawmakers put on data centers? A report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum suggests what elected officials could do. -
Alverno College in Milwaukee doesn't give letter grades. Schools like MIT and University of Michigan are stopping letter grades for freshmen to ease the pressure of transitioning to college. -
For four years, a federal food access program helped get fresh food to the communities that needed it most. Now that funding has been cut, how are local food hubs working to fill that gap?
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Williams marked her 65th birthday this with a weekend-long celebration at Alice’s Garden. That’s where Lake Effect’s Joy Powers met up with her to chat about life at 65. -
A look at developments in the weeks ahead of the Nov. 3 election in Wisconsin: mail-in voting, endorsements and debates. -
The Grand Highlander is a 3-row SUV with enough room in row three for adults, but the low-horsepower hybrid system boasts incredible fuel economy for its size. -
Geo Rutherford's "Spooky Lake Month" highlights the world’s most eerie and unusual bodies of water —including some right here in Wisconsin. -
ICE has launched another huge hiring campaign. Our deep dive into ICE continues by looking into who the agency is hiring, the issues in its recruiting and vetting process and how agents are trained before hitting the streets.
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