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From empty pews to packed programs: A Driftless area church becomes a multigenerational community hub

by Joe Timmerman / Wisconsin Watch March 26, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Wisconsin man who ordered ballots without consent found guilty of fraud and identity theft

by Scott Bauer / Associated Press March 25, 2026March 25, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Economy, Pathways to success

Madison microloan program inspires Appleton organization

by MaryBeth Matzek for Wisconsin Watch March 25, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Data Centers Watch

Competition intensifies over who builds Wisconsin’s grid as data centers drive power demand

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch March 24, 2026March 24, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Data Centers Watch, Economy, Environment

Local data center critics praise Microsoft’s pledge to stop using NDAs, but remain skeptical

by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch March 23, 2026March 23, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Two judges, two paths: Here’s what sets the Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates apart

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch March 23, 2026March 26, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Is Wisconsin losing millions in tax revenue to states where cannabis is legal?

by Madeline Heim / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel March 23, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Government, Money & Politics

Transportation lobbyists have donated thousands to Sean Duffy’s son-in-law as he runs for Congress

by Megan O'Matz / ProPublica March 22, 2026March 23, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Opinion: Wisconsin must regulate crisis pregnancy centers to protect patients

by Layne Donovan March 20, 2026March 20, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Community, Justice & Safety

A legacy reconsidered: Cesar Chavez allegations ripple across Milwaukee’s South Side

by Edgar Mendez / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service and Jonathan Aguilar / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service / CatchLight Local March 20, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Health & Welfare

More people in Wisconsin are removing themselves from the organ donor registry; fewer are donating blood

by Chesnie Wardell / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service March 20, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Data Centers Watch, Pathways to success

Here’s what the data center boom means for Wisconsin’s workforce

by Miranda Dunlap / Wisconsin Watch March 19, 2026March 23, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch