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Freight train derails in Wisconsin, plunging 2 containers into the Mississippi River

A train carrying lithium-ion batteries, paint and oxygen containers — which can pose a threat to the environment — went off the tracks on Thursday. There's no risk currently, the rail operator says.

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Predicting the Bears’ Day 2 selections in the 2023 NFL draft

Our Bears Wire staff shares their predictions for what Chicago will do with their second and third round picks in the 2023 NFL draft.

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Derailed train cars removed from river in Wisconsin

Authorities say crews have removed two rail cars from the Mississippi River after a freight train derailed in southwestern Wisconsin, leaving four railway employees with minor injuries

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Bears mock drafts: Who Chicago is projected to take in Rounds 2-3

The Bears have three picks on Day 2 of the NFL draft. Here's a look at who the latest mock drafts have them selecting in Rounds 2 and 3.

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10 States with the Lowest Sales Tax in 2026

Living in one of the lowest sales tax states doesn't always mean you'll pay less.

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Train derails into Mississippi River in Wisconsin in latest rail disaster

Officials believe two containers that fell into the river do not contain hazardous materials

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Train derails in Wisconsin, sends 2 cars into river

A freight train has derailed in southwestern Wisconsin, possibly injuring one crew member

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Governor Tony Evers (D) issues two executive orders from April 17-23

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D) issued two executive orders from April 17-23. As of April 23, Evers has issued 14 executive orders in 2023—three more than he did at this point a year ago. The orders are:

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GOP senator says Americans should ‘take comfort’ in the climate crisis because his home state is cold

Ron Johnson made his comments during a Senate Budget Committee meeting

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Rams Big Board: Top 100 prospects for LA in 2023 NFL draft

Ranking the top 100 prospects for the Los Angeles Rams in the 2023 NFL draft

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Wisconsin Supreme Court issues one opinion from April 17-23

The Wisconsin Supreme Court issued one opinion from April 17-23. As of April 23, the court issued 25 opinions in 2023 — five more than this point a year ago. The one opinion is below:

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Wisconsin's only oil refinery to reopen after 2018 explosion

Wisconsin’s only oil refinery is on track to be fully operational in June after a $1.2 billion effort to rebuild the facility five years following an explosion

The Independent UK

GOP lawyer wants to stop college votes

"Republicans' only plan is to try to 'combat' voting on college campuses," said Rep. Summer Lee

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Barn Find 1967 Yamaha YL1 Turns Up In Wisconsin, But Will It Run?

Spotting a barn find Yamaha YL1 from 1967 that's been collecting dust for over 40 years doesn't happen every day, but it's going to require a lot of work.

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Rightwing extremists defeated by Democrats in US school board elections

Republican-backed culture warrior candidates fare poorly in Illinois and Wisconsin, offering hope to the left

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Governor Tony Evers (D) issues three executive orders from April 10-16

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D) issued three executive orders from April 10-16. As of April 16, Evers has issued 12 executive orders in 2023 — one more than he did at this point a year ago. The orders are:

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Election legislation roundup: Wisconsin State Assembly

As of April 16, Ballotpedia has tracked six election-related bills in the Wisonsin State Assembly since the beginning of the year. Of the six, Ballotpedia tracked one from April 10-16. Democrats sponsored the bill. The one bill is below:

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Wisconsin GOP lawmakers working on medical pot legalization

After years of opposition to any form of marijuana legalization in Wisconsin, Republican lawmakers are now working privately to build support for a medical marijuana program that could win bipartisan backing and be enacted into law later this year

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Cargill ends contract with meatpacking cleaning service that illegally hired minors

Cargill, one of the nation's largest beef producers, has cut ties with a Wisconsin-based janitorial service that employed underage workers in violation of federal labor law.

The Independent UK

Microsoft looks to buy $50m Foxconn parcel in Wisconsin

Microsoft has agreed to buy a $50 million parcel of land in southeastern Wisconsin from Foxconn after the world’s largest electronics manufacturer failed to fulfill grandiose promises to build a massive facility that would employ thousands of workers

The Independent UK

Wisconsin city moving GOP birthplace building across town

Officials in Ripon, Wisconsin, are moving the building where the Republican Party is said to have been founded across town to boost visibility as conservatives descend on the state for the GOP national convention next year

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Wisconsin introduces unemployment insurance indexing bill

Wisconsin lawmakers on April 7 introduced several bills related to unemployment insurance, including one that would index the length of unemployment insurance benefits to the state’s unemployment rate. Assembly Bill 153 would reduce the maximum number of benefit weeks to 14 during times when the unemployment rate is at or…

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Defrocked Catholic cardinal, 92, is charged with sexually assaulting Wisconsin teen over 45 years ago

The defrocked Roman Catholic cardinal who became the face of the church’s clergy sex abuse crisis has been charged in Wisconsin with sexually assaulting an 18-year-old man in 1977

The Independent UK

Ex-Cardinal McCarrick charged in Wisconsin with sex abuse

The defrocked Roman Catholic cardinal who became the face of the church’s clergy sex abuse crisis has been charged in Wisconsin with sexually assaulting an 18-year-old man more than 45 years ago

The Guardian - US

Democratic senators condemn federal judge’s ruling to block abortion drug

Lawmakers from New York, Minnesota and Wisconsin decry the ruling, now on hold by supreme court until at least 19 April

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