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A partisan race for Wisconsin court, making space for LGBTQ farmers, and the elk comeback

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Partisan-backed candidates for Wisconsin’s Supreme Court say they will not let party politics influence how they rule. Then, LGBTQ farmers in the Midwest are challenging longstanding stereotypes in agriculture. And finally, after decades of work, Wisconsin’s elk population is making a comeback.

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Erin Gottsacker
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.
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