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Former student at Wisconsin college charged in threats case

Authorities say a former University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate student emailed threats to kill the children of students, staff members and professors

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Supermajority control of Wisconsin state Senate at stake in April 4 special election

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Feds arrest man at Detroit airport after threats targeting Wisconsin university

DETROIT — Federal agents arrested a former University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate student at Detroit Metropolitan Airport who flew to America from Copenhagen on Friday after threatening students, faculty and staff members at his alma mater and vowing to hide the flesh of their children in hamburger meat, according to federal…

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Michigan lawmakers seek hazardous waste notices as Ohio outlines shipment amounts

DETROIT — Nearly 15% of the solid waste and about 7% of the liquid waste removed from the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, were disposed of in Metro Detroit, highlighting concerns about the dearth of communication between waste importers, regulators and communities.

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Winter Storm To Bring More Snow To Northern Plains, Upper Midwest

Many portions of the north-central United States will receive fresh snow from a second storm.

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Election legislation roundup: Wisconsin State Assembly

As of March 5, Ballotpedia has tracked four election-related bills in the Wisconsin House of Representatives since the beginning of the year. Of the four, Ballotpedia tracked one from Feb. 27-March 5. Republicans sponsored the bill. The bill is:

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More Wolves, Safer Roads

The positive externalities of wolf reintroduction in Wisconsin.

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Wisconsin Supreme Court issues two opinions from Feb. 27-March 5

The Wisconsin Supreme Court issued two opinions from Feb. 27-Mar. 5. As of March 5, the court issued 14 opinions in 2023—one more than this point a year ago. The two opinions are below:

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More than 7 inches of snow reported north and northwest of Chicago overnight, but 1 to 2 inches closer to the city

Rockford recorded 7.3 inches, the first time the city has seen more than 6 inches of snow on a March 9 since 1993, the National Weather Service said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Wisconsin court sides with AP, others in open records case

A Wisconsin appeals court has ruled that the state Assembly violated the open records law when it initially rejected, then fulfilled with redactions, documents sought by The Associated Press and three other media outlets

The Independent UK

Habush Sinykin (D) and Knodl (R) to run in special general election for Wisconsin State Senate District 8

Jodi Habush Sinykin (D) and Daniel Knodl (R) are running in the special general election for Wisconsin State Senate District 8 on April 4, 2023.

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Control of Wisconsin Supreme Court at stake in most expensive judicial election in U.S. history

On April 4, Wisconsin voters will decide the ideological balance of their state supreme court, choosing between Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Janet Protasiewicz and former Justice Daniel Kelly.

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Coalition aims to keep Milwaukee Brewers in Wisconsin

A coalition of Wisconsin business, tourism and health care leaders, former office holders and others says it is working to find a bipartisan solution to keeping the Milwaukee Brewers in the state

The Independent UK

Winter storm watch for areas north and northwest of Chicago, some places along Wisconsin border could get 6 inches of snow

The National Weather Service issued the watch for Winnebago, Boone, McHenry and Lake counties from Thursday afternoon through Friday morning.

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Minnesota sees record spongy moth infestation

DULUTH, Minn. — Minnesota entomologists found a record number of spongy moths in the state in 2022, and plans are developing for another summertime aerial attack against the leaf-eating foreign invader.

Chicago Tribune

When it comes to smog, Cook County in Illinois is the worst neighbor in the country, EPA finds

CHICAGO — When it comes to lung-damaging smog, Chicago and the rest of Cook County are the nation’s worst neighbors.

Ballotpedia

Day 2 of our Top 15 stories to watch in 2023 – state elections

Welcome to the Tuesday, March 7, Brew.

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Wisconsin Supreme Court issues five opinions from Feb. 20-26

The Wisconsin Supreme Court issued five opinions from Feb. 20-26. As of Feb. 26, the court issued 12 opinions in 2023—two more than this point a year ago. The five opinions are below:

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Governor Tony Evers (D) issues three executive orders from Feb. 20-26

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D) issued three executive orders from Feb. 20-26. As of Feb. 26, Evers has issued seven executive orders in 2023—the same amount at this point last year.

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These 10 Wisconsin contributors gave over $24.1 million

In Wisconsin politics, state-level candidates and political action committees have received $246.6 million in total contributions between Jan. 1, 2021, and Dec. 31, 2022. The 10 largest contributors gave more than $24.1 million, or 10 percent of all contributions.

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The top fundraisers among Wisconsin statewide elected offices

Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns.

Los Angeles Times

Curious about the motorcycle club wearing turbans? They want to talk with you

OAK CREEK, Wis. — Gurdeep Singh Saggu sat on the carpet of the Stockton Sikh Temple prayer hall, staring at the photographs of the seven Sikhs killed in a mass shooting in Wisconsin in 2012.

Tribune News Service

Viruses hiding out in patients hold answers to long COVID

Tracking microbes through a malodorous network of sewer lines led virologist Marc Johnson to the source of unusual coronavirus mutants.

Zenger

Storm To Lay Swath Of Snow, Slippery Driving Conditions From North Dakota To New York

From the northern Plains to the interior Northeast, a storm is expected to distribute accumulating snow in a 1,800-mile-long area

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Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Madison Common Council roundup

Wisconsin is holding elections, including for Madison Common Council, on April 4, 2023. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

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