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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.
Viroqua Fire Department successfully contained a structure fire
Jun 10, 2026, 1:52 PM CT
Wisconsin health dept. introduces BadgerCare recipients to new federal work requirement
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Erik Gunn / Wisconsin Examiner
Jun 10, 2026, 11:18 AM CT
Elections commission hears challenges to candidates’ ballot access
By
Henry Redman / Wisconsin Examiner
Jun 10, 2026, 11:14 AM CT
Minnesota leaders have a big role to play in the future of family farming in the Farm Bill
By
Trisha Zachman / Minnesota Reformer
Jun 10, 2026, 11:07 AM CT
More flooding is possible this week. Are Milwaukee officials prepared?
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PrincessSafiya Byers / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Jun 10, 2026, 11:05 AM CT
More flooding is possible this week. Are Milwaukee officials prepared?
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PrincessSafiya Byers / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Jun 10, 2026, 11:05 AM CT
Wisconsin experts share meal ideas and tips for families during summer break
By
Chesnie Wardell / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Jun 10, 2026, 11:04 AM CT
Democrats and advocates call for state birth control protections
By
Baylor Spears / Wisconsin Examiner
Jun 10, 2026, 11:01 AM CT
