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Thousands of Wisconsin students who took out loans to attend ITT Tech will have their loans forgiven by the U.S. Department of Education. https://t.co/eKWCpsFVFl

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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services issued a health advisory this week amid an increase in deaths from fentanyl in recent years. https://t.co/4cJLndCsgw

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Investigators are hoping to identify a body discovered in an abandoned building near Burleigh Street and MLK Drive on Aug. 10. https://t.co/YdsSxoN39Q

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A contest aiming to highlight Wisconsin's manufacturing industry and find the coolest thing made in the state is entering its 7th year. https://t.co/yDRMWrk1jn

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Richard Dujardin, the man who reports say fell to his death when a Milwaukee bridge opened on Monday, was remembered for his life and work. https://t.co/gkzLfCfAL2

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Eight people were arrested in connection with human trafficking violations in WI during the two-week mission, Milwaukee's FBI office said. https://t.co/ZFECND11X8

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The newly opened Luxe Golf Bays in Franklin announced plans for a grand opening on Friday. https://t.co/mRdvDw670P

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Wisconsin State Fair this year saw a 19 percent increase in attendance over 2021, organizers announced. https://t.co/1Uu4z3jb3w

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The northern lights just might be visible over parts of the country as far south as Wisconsin this week. Here's what to expect and when. https://t.co/bvujlpmHmD

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A Greenfield student has returned home, his mother announced, months after police said he was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash. https://t.co/2YAS6aNdr3

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One of your neighbors published an article in the Community Corner section. Read their story on Patch. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.) https://t.co/bZejffSazp

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Milwaukee announced more monkeypox vaccine appointment openings this week for eligible people at the Menomonee Valley drive-thru clinic. https://t.co/6vtFmp8G5y

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A West Allis woman pleaded guilty to charges of neglecting a child and physical abuse after a 6-year-old died, court records show. https://t.co/BTddhV5tNZ

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A new model predicts Wisconsin will likely see more days with dangerous heat in the future, but not as many as other regions of the country. https://t.co/qhFswi5iW8

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The Lowlands Group proposed bringing a new Cafe Hollander location, a new supper club concept, and a beer garden to Greenfield. https://t.co/kFCpPIVi8R

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A motorcyclist was found dead after a crash near College and Pennsylvania Avenues late Sunday evening, according to Oak Creek police. https://t.co/pN6PuTzSLY

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Those who violate the law are subject to citation and a fine of up to $300. https://t.co/TOtGxrT9IR

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"Winter will feel unreasonably cold for readers in the Great Lakes region, especially in January," The Farmers' Almanac wrote. https://t.co/JdZVC4YB7z

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Feeding America says long lines are back at U.S. food banks under near record high inflation, soaring food costs and supply chain issues. https://t.co/K8nSCAXbq2

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The bright shower with an abundance of meteors will peak Thursday through Saturday. https://t.co/TvuaKTWz1z