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Respiratory illnesses on the rise, the Milwaukee election official charged with fraud, and an award-winning Rhinelander dentist

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Aspirus Health warns people that respiratory illnesses are putting a strain on healthcare facilities nationally and locally, where some walk-in clinics report 70 percent of patients have respiratory symptoms. Then, the former Milwaukee Election Commission deputy director charged with fraudulently requesting military absentee ballots posted bond after her initial court appearance Friday. And a Nicolet College graduate has been named the 2022 Wisconsin Technical Alumni of the Year. Dentist Kricket Koehn is the first Nicolet graduate to receive the honor.

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Erin Gottsacker worked at WXPR as a Morning Edition host and reporter from December 2020 to January 2023. During her time at the station, Erin reported on the issues that matter most in the Northwoods.