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A center pivot manure irrigation system is used to spread manure on a Wisconsin corn field.

Environment, Health & Welfare, Water Watch Wisconsin

Manure spraying under scrutiny

by Ron SeelyApril 27, 2014May 29, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Algae blooms on Lake Kegonsa in 2010.

Environment, Health & Welfare, Murky Waters, Water Watch Wisconsin

All about algal blooms

by Kate GoldenApril 23, 2014June 20, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Environment, Health & Welfare, Murky Waters, Water Watch Wisconsin

Lake experiments explore roles of fish, computers, alum and more

by Kate GoldenApril 23, 2014June 20, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Environment, Health & Welfare

Johns Hopkins researchers warn Wisconsinites near large livestock farms of public health, environmental concerns

by Kate GoldenApril 2, 2014May 29, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Dianne Hendrickson and her son Eric, a sex offender confined to Sand Ridge Secure Treatment Center, inside the visiting area. The state committed Eric as a sexually violent person in 2002. The Hendricksons believe he has been denied discharge from the facility for rule infractions unrelated to the risk he poses to the community as a sex offender. Dianne Hendrickson is eager to see her son come home: “I have never prayed or wished for anything more than that.”

Government, Health & Welfare, Justice & Safety, Rethinking Sex Offenders

Sex offender awaits second chance

by Nora HertelFebruary 4, 2014June 16, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Government, Health & Welfare, Justice & Safety, Rethinking Sex Offenders

Inside the walls of Sand Ridge: ‘We have a huge challenge here’

by Nora HertelFebruary 3, 2014June 16, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Government, Health & Welfare, Justice & Safety, Rethinking Sex Offenders

Wisconsin freeing more sex offenders from mental lockup

by Nora HertelFebruary 2, 2014July 2, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Economy, Government, Health & Welfare

Neighbors diverge on health care

by James Nord December 23, 2013June 19, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Brian Sorensen (left), his wife, Lisa Nerenhausen, and son, Parker Sorensen, at their home in Appleton, Wis., on December 20, 2013. Lisa and her husband are losing coverage under BadgerCare, as part of the approximately 70,000 people that will be forced to move on to the private health care exchange. But their son, Parker, stands to gain coverage from the change, as he is among the 80,000 or so poor childless adults who may qualify for coverage under the new system.

Economy, Government, Health & Welfare

Wisconsin family braces for a transition

by Nora HertelDecember 23, 2013June 19, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Economy, Government, Health & Welfare

States differ widely on costs

by Nora HertelDecember 23, 2013June 19, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Eleta Pierce, in St. Paul, Minnesota, and her family are eligible for Medicaid beginning Jan. 1. Minnesota expanded Medicaid enrollment requirements as part of the Affordable Care Act.

Economy, Government, Health & Welfare

Changes ease Minnesota family’s worries

by James Nord December 23, 2013June 19, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Economy, Frac Sand Rush, Government, Health & Welfare

Glenwood City incumbents lead in recall elections sparked by frac sand

by Alison DirrDecember 17, 2013June 7, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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