Wisconsin’s prison population is heading toward a record high. Track the trend here.
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Megan Germundson / MinnPost
Jun 9, 2026, 11:04 AM CT
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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.
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