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Karen Stokes
Civic Media
Karen Stokes is a Milwaukee-based freelance journalist with more than 16 years of experience reporting on local and national politics, as well as community interest stories that highlight culture, social issues, and civic engagement for local, regional, and national publications.
Columbia County highway employee struck by a passing vehicle on Tuesday Morning
Jul 29, 2026, 12:49 PM CT
Gov. Walz bans state employees from using insider information to place bets
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Ria Gupta / Minnesota Reformer
Jul 29, 2026, 12:31 PM CT
Cyberattacks highlight risks to Minnesota drinking water systems
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Claire Carlson / MinnPost
Jul 29, 2026, 12:30 PM CT
Consumer report: Wisconsin scam losses soar amid AI growth
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Judith Ruiz-Branch / Public News Service
Jul 29, 2026, 12:28 PM CT
Faith leaders call on the next governor to go all in on clean energy
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Erik Gunn / Wisconsin Examiner
Jul 29, 2026, 12:26 PM CT
Community reacts to traffic calming measures on Mitchell Street
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Alex Klaus / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Jul 29, 2026, 12:17 PM CT
Student loan defaults surge in Wisconsin, US after payment pause ends
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Natalie Yahr / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, Miranda Dunlap / Wisconsin Watch
Jul 29, 2026, 12:15 PM CT
