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Leslie Schroeder’s flax-to-linen dream weaves its way into Wisconsin
Leslie Schroeder has a dream. That dream is to have a flax-to-linen textile industry in Wisconsin. Inspired by the local food movement, Schroeder wants to create a market for sustainable […]
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Protesters gather for ‘No Kings’ events across Wisconsin
Demonstrators took to the streets in cities and towns across Wisconsin Saturday for a “No Kings” protest designed to rebuke what organizers call a “dictator-like” birthday display…
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‘No Kings’ protests will be held in communities across Wisconsin Saturday
Over 50 other protests are planned in Wisconsin as part of the national movement, which falls on the same day that Trump will hold a massive military…
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Jon Hickey explores belonging and tribal politics in debut novel, ‘Big Chief’
The story follows competing candidates for tribal president as they try to sway voters — by any means necessary.
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Wisconsin tourism industry’s ‘record-breaking roll’ sets new highs for economic impact, visits
Wisconsin’s tourism industry experienced its third-straight year of record-setting economic impact in 2024 and set a new all-time high for the number of visits to the Badger…
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‘Trauma, anxiety, distress’: How Trump’s reinstated travel ban affects Afghan refugees in Wisconsin and beyond
Trump’s reinstated travel ban took effect on Monday. A refugee who resettled in 2021 told WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” that this and other moves are causing uncertainty for…
