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Day 1 of Western Regional Championship regatta on Lake Winnebago - January 11, 2025
Susan Bence
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The roots of iceboating in Wisconsin date back to the 1860s. People continue to gravitate to the winter sport — no matter how challenging conditions might be.
Wisconsin’s winters are warming faster than any other season, a trend expected to continue as greenhouse gas emissions persist. "Thin Ice 2025: Wisconsin’s Warming Winters" explores these changes through the voices of residents, experts and stakeholders.
Vote buttons stack with red and blue colors
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Why is Wisconsin so important to U.S. politics? This podcast explores why the nonpartisan Wisconsin Supreme Court race feels so partisan and why it matters.

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