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Next governor’s ability to deliver on promises hinges on legislative races

The outcome in Wisconsin legislative races will be key to determining what the next governor will be able to accomplish.

Katherine Langford

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The best Halloween movies for scaredy-cats who hate horror

Here are 25 movies to watch this spooky season that promise thrills without too many chills.

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3D printer safety in classrooms: 8 ways to protect students

UL Research Institutes reports on 3D printer safety in classrooms, outlining 8 tips to reduce exposure to hazardous pollutants generated during printing.

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5 Racine County high school girls stars of the week: Oct. 30 edition

Standouts from the cross country course and volleyball court highlight this week's honorees for the Racine County girls Supernova.

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Wisconsin college admissions law spurs worries of ‘gaming’ the system

The Wisconsin Guarantee promises top high schoolers admission to UW-Madison, but some officials say it’s created perverse incentives and other challenges.

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Why are polls sometimes wrong? - Ask Your Science Teacher

Answer: Political polls nationwide are remarkably accurate. You will notice that they always say something like “this poll has an accuracy of plus or minus 3 to 5 percent." The secret, and it really is not a secret, is that…

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5 Madison area high school boys sports stars of the week: Oct. 30 edition

Several area cross country runners became state qualifiers during the past week of high school boys sports action. Vote for your favorite performer to win this week's Supernova crown.

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Family Yard Fall To-Dos

(NAPSI)—Fall’s a paw-some time to enjoy your family yard—and prep it for a lush spring, say the experts at The TurfMutt Foundation, which advocates for outdoor living and the care and stewardship of yards, parks, schoolyards and other green spaces,…

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Seeing the Benefits of an Eye Exam

(NAPSI)—Most people remember receiving vision screenings at school; a simple test to determine whether a student was seeing well or needed glasses. What some don’t realize is that staying current on eye exams should be a lifelong habit. It is…

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UMOS to lay off 44 employees

Milwaukee-based nonprofit UMOS Inc. (United Migrant Opportunity Services) will lay off 44 full-time employees who work at the organization’s headquarters at 2701 S. Chase Ave., according to a WARN notice filed with the state of Wisconsin. The layoffs are prompted by the loss of a Wisconsin Works...

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Wisconsin colleges reeling from surprise cut to federal childcare funding

Students at Madison College and UW-Madison have relied on the federal grant to make on-campus childcare affordable so they can finish their degrees.

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