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17th Annual Fishin’ Chicks raises 33K

The all-ladies event raises funds for compassionate care for breast cancer patients at Essentia Health in Ashland, Iron River’s NorthLakes Clinic, and the Pink Ribbon Boutique in Chippewa Falls.

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January 22, 2026 at 7:15 PM
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Influenza A cases rise in Northern Wisconsin

Melissa Malmberg, a nurse practitioner in the Emergency Department at Tamarack Health in Ashland, says she’s seeing it firsthand among patients.

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Influenza A cases rise in Northern Wisconsin - Civic Media
To avoid getting sick, Malmberg says the best prevention is getting the yearly flu vaccine. She adds that simple steps like frequent handwashing, wiping down surfaces, and staying home if you’re sick,...
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January 22, 2026 at 4:09 PM
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Dry January brings health benefits

The challenge can improve your sleep, boost your energy, and provide a swath of other benefits.

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January 13, 2026 at 5:08 PM
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100 “No Kings” Rallies Planned Across Wisconsin This Weekend
Residents from Eau Claire to Fond du Lac to Richland Center are gathering on Saturday to stand for democracy; how to find one near you
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October 16, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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UW Journalism Expert Raises Concerns Over FCC’s Role in Kimmel Controversy
Dr. Kathleen Bartzen Culver says FCC pressure on ABC raises troubling questions about government influence while on The Maggie Daun Show; plus, where to add your voice to a petition in support of free speech
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September 19, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Catholic School Shooting Leads to Shared Emotions on The Todd Allbaugh Show
Community leaders and listeners join Todd Allbaugh for a discussion and ask for action beyond “thoughts and prayers” after two are killed, 17 hurt in Minneapolis
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August 27, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Declining Enrollment and State Funding Shortfalls are Squeezing Schools across Wisconsin
Chad Trowbridge uses his district as an example to explain how vouchers and outdated state funding formulas will force more schools to rely on local referendums
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July 30, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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Gov. Evers Won’t Run Again: Live Civic Media Panel Discussion
Wisconsin journalists and strategists reflect on the Evers legacy and what his exit means for both parties in a battleground state live on The Todd Allbaugh Show
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July 25, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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State Sen. Kelda Roys Blasts GOP Budget Plans and Priorities
The Madison Democrat criticizes Republican leaders for favoring wealthy tax cuts over working families' needs and calls for urgent investments in education, childcare, and healthcare while on The Todd Allbaugh Show.
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June 30, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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How Rising Costs Are Squeezing Wisconsin Bakeries
MOR Bakehouse owner Traci Morgan-Hoernke shares the way ingredient inflation is challenging small business survival and the way she’s adapting to keep prices fair for customers
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May 16, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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The Maggie Daun Show: What Trump’s Moves to Suspend Habeas Corpus Means for You 
Outrage over the erosion of civil rights and constitutional norms and Maggie Daun shares what you need to know about it
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May 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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May Day Walkout and March to Wisconsin State Capitol
Hundreds of students and workers join in walkout and march along East Washington Avenue to protest and honor International Workers’ Day; walkouts happening across Wisconsin
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May 1, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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New Hospital for Chippewa Valley after Closures a Year Ago
Local leaders share a bold plan for independent and community-owned health care; plus, public meeting about immediate needs could reopen St. Joseph’s in Chippewa Falls
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April 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Generations of Family Dedication at Wisconsin’s Oldest Store 
Slice of Wisconsin: Fourth generation owner AJ Schroeder shares how the Two Rivers store remains a vital part of the community after 134 years
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April 8, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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Meet the Parents: Wisconsin’s Knueppel Leads Duke to Final Four
LISTEN: Chari and Kon Knueppel share a heartwarming story of raising five sons who are standout athletes and why humility remains important along the way
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April 2, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Susan Crawford Defeats Brad Schimel in Historic Wisconsin Supreme Court Race
Crawford’s victory gives Wisconsin’s high court a liberal majority on issues like abortion, collective bargaining, and more
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April 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Governor Evers Creates Office of Violence Prevention to Address Gun Violence
Governor Tony Evers said he'll also be proposing his most robust gun reform laws in the state budget. The problem is that Republicans ignored or rejected his efforts to address gun violence in the past, and nothing can pass in the legislature without their support.
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January 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Burnett County Sees Positive Bird Flu Test in Commercial Flock
Burnett County has its first positive case of highly pathogenic avian influenza just days after the first human case in Barron County.
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December 27, 2024 at 5:30 PM
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Barron County Sees First Possible Human Bird Flu Case in State
A Barron County worker is the first human in the state to have a presumptive positive test for the highly pathogenic avian influenza A.
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December 19, 2024 at 11:30 PM