Measles, Data Center Update, and WisconsinEye Returns for Now
A confirmed case of measles has been reported on the UW-Madison campus, the DeForest Village Board voted against annexing land for a proposed QTS data center, and WisconsinEye returns. Host Bianca Martin, executive producer Hayley Sperling, and newsletter editor Rob Thomas break down the biggest stories of the week. Plus, want to watch the Super Bowl in Madison? We have you covered.
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Mentioned on the show:
MMSD free MSR vaccination event [WMTV 15]
Possible measles exposure locations [DHS]
Statewide data center day of actionĀ [Party for Socialism and Liberation - Madison]
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