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A banner on a chain-link fence reads “Beaver Dam Data Center” and “Building for the Future,” with snow-covered ground behind it and a blurred vehicle passing in front.

Data Centers Watch, Economy, Environment

PSC approves Alliant–Meta data center power deal while criticizing ‘black box’ approach

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch May 7, 2026May 7, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Regulators OK a one-off Alliant–Meta power deal while raising transparency concerns and calling for standardized rates for future projects.

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News about Wisconsin Watch

Inside Wisconsin Watch’s story pitch process

by Jen Zettel-Vandenhouten / Wisconsin Watch May 7, 2026May 6, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Health & Welfare

Parkour for Seniors? Classes help older Wisconsinites build strength, community — and prevent deadly falls

by Addie Costello / Wisconsin Watch and Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch May 7, 2026May 7, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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How to maintain balance as you age — and prevent dangerous falls

by Addie Costello / Wisconsin Watch May 7, 2026May 7, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Economy, Pathways to success

‘Second chance’ bonds show promise. Few Wisconsin businesses use them

by Hongyu Liu / Wisconsin Watch and Natalie Yahr / Wisconsin Watch May 5, 2026May 5, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government

Conservative group’s ad campaign pits vulnerable Wisconsin Republicans against their own party leadership

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch May 4, 2026May 1, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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News about Wisconsin Watch, Opinion

No shortage of opinions: Readers fuel the WisConversation

by Jim Malewitz / Wisconsin Watch April 29, 2026April 28, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Ag & Water, Data Centers Watch

In rural Wisconsin, a town rejects a plan to build a massive data center

by Bennet Goldstein / Wisconsin Watch April 29, 2026April 28, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A building labeled "SAUK PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL" stands behind a parking lot filled with cars, with an American flag on a pole and rain falling.

Education, Pathways to success

Failed referendums trigger school cuts, closures and new funding pushes across Wisconsin

by Miranda Dunlap / Wisconsin Watch April 28, 2026April 27, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Justice & Safety

Tony Evers revived commutations, but what will Wisconsin’s next governor do?

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch April 27, 2026April 28, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Data Centers Watch, Forward

Wisconsin regulators: Data centers must cover full cost of their energy needs

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

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Data Centers Watch

Wisconsin data center tax break to cost state more than $2 billion

by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch April 24, 2026April 24, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch