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Start your day by getting up to speed on the biggest Wisconsin stories with WPR's Morning Edition host, Alex Crowe. Find "Wisconsin Today" Monday through Friday wherever you get your podcasts.

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

The International Crane Foundation is looking for volunteers to help count the population of sandhill and whooping cranes. We've got more details about the man arrested in connection with the attack on an anti-abortion organization's Madison offices last year. And, Shawn Johnson has the first of two candidate profiles for next week's highly-watched state Supreme Court race.

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Average ice cover on the Great Lakes has dropped to one of the lowest levels on record this winter. Anya van Wagtendonk reports on how much money has been raised and spent in the upcoming race for state Supreme Court. And, we've got a story from Wisconsin Life about two friends during the Vietnam War.

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Two questions on the ballot next week will ask voters whether to beef up criteria judges are directed to consider when releasing someone from jail before trial. Gaby Vinick tells us how a song called "Rainbowland" was banned from a first grade performance in Waukesha. And, Evan Casey has an update on Milwaukee streetcar, The Hop.

Monday, March 27, 2023

A special election next week will decide if Republicans in the state Senate retain a two-thirds majority. Joe Schulz reports on threatening messages being sent to the candidates in the Green Bay mayor's race. And, Danielle Kaeding tells us about new developments in the Great Lakes ports of Duluth-Superior and Milwaukee.

Friday, March 24, 2023

Republican members of the State Building Commission have rejected all of Governor Tony Evers' $3.8 billion capital budget request. Coming up, we've got a story about the Green Bay Packers trying to bring the NFL draft to Wisconsin. And, reporter Sarah Lehr tells us about the new rules for backyard chickens in Madison.

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Weather officials are expecting moderate to major flooding along the Mississippi River this spring. Shawn Johnson reports on several measures passed by lawmakers aimed at increasing penalties for a number of crimes. And, Anya van Wagtendonk has a story about how for many, the right to access an abortion is on the ballot in the upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court race.

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

The candidates in the highly-watched race for Wisconsin Supreme Court went on the attack during their only scheduled debate yesterday. Anya van Wagtendonk reports on a new Democratic effort to overturn the state's abortion ban. And, we've got details on why the city of Milwaukee is considering legal action against car manufacturers Kia and Hyundai.

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Voters are facing several referendums on statewide ballots April 4th, including a pair of questions related to cash bail. We'll check in with the UW Women's hockey team, after they won their seventh national championship. And, Bridgit Bowden has a story about how the state Supreme Court election could affect redistricting.

Monday, March 20, 2023

Longtime Wisconsin Secretary of State Doug LaFollete has announced his retirement, just months after winning reelection. Joe Schulz reports on the upcoming election for Mayor of Green Bay. And, Danielle Kaeding has a story about the growing market for electric cars in the state.

Friday, March 17, 2023

The men's and women's basketball teams from Marquette University are set play their first games in the March Madness tournament today. Coming up, reporter Anya van Wagtendonk answers an audience question about women in the state legislature. And, we've got a story from Wisconsin Life just in time for St. Patrick's Day, about Irish dancing in Wisconsin.

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