Are Giant Dairy Farms Dangerous For Wisconsin's Waters?
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by WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
3w ago
Farming has been a cornerstone of Wisconsin’s heritage and economy, but its landscape is changing. Small family farms have given way to large ones called CAFOs (concentrated animal feeding operations). The trend has heightened concerns among some that raising large numbers of farm animals is harmful to the environment ..read more
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The Construction Of Milwaukee's Freeways: An Asset For Some, Detrimental For Others
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by WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
4M ago
As freeway routes were constructed in the 1960s, lots of Milwaukeeans were impacted — houses were demolished, businesses had to relocate. In part due to the upheaval, some communities still haven’t recovered decades later ..read more
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The History And Impact Of Wisconsin's Only School Integration Program
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by WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
4M ago
Sincere Tatum, 18, is one of a handful of black students at Brookfield Central High School. The school is 70 percent white, 4 percent black ..read more
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How Did Milwaukee End Up With So Many Public Montessori Schools?
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by WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
7M ago
In many places across the United States, families looking for Montessori education turn to private schools. But Milwaukee is different. There are eight free, public Montessori schools in the district ..read more
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Scientists Are Observing Changes In Birds Migrating In Wisconsin
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by WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
7M ago
It's bird migration season in Wisconsin, and scientists are noticing unsettling changes ..read more
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Zoo Interchange: Has Traffic Congestion Been Reduced?
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by WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
7M ago
The state of Wisconsin has spent a lot of money redoing the Zoo Interchange — and it wants to spend more. But has traffic congestion been reduced for commuters? And why does more work need to be done ..read more
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People Love Their Milwaukee County Parks, But Some Worry About Pesticides Being In Them
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by WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
4y ago
Updated on June 11 at 2:12 p.m. CT ..read more
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Accessibility Ratings For Buildings May Help Milwaukee's Disabled Community
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by WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
4y ago
A UW-Milwaukee center that works on disability issues is developing an online way to inform people about access to public buildings like restaurants. It's hoped the computer system will be ready by the time the Democratic National Convention comes to town next summer. But once finished, the access ratings could be used by anyone ..read more
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As Free College Tuition 'Promise' Programs Grow, What About Wisconsin?
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by WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
4y ago
Several states have taken steps to make college more affordable by creating free-tuition "promise" programs. Each one is different, but in general, they allow students to attend community college, or sometimes public universities, for free ..read more
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5G Wireless Technology May Be Coming To Wisconsin, Amid Praise, Concerns
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by WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
4y ago
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has signed a bill that could speed the introduction of faster wireless service known as 5G to the state. The industry promises that 5G would mean things like better cell phone connections and faster movie downloads ..read more
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