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- 1Free line dance fitness program marks five years of community workouts●5 years in, free line dance fitness program keeps community moving
A free line dance fitness program is marking its fifth year of keeping local residents active. The program offers no-cost group exercise sessions built around line dancing, combining cardio with social activity. Over five years it has grown into a regular community fixture, drawing participants who credit it with helping them stay fit and connected.
- 2What the Protect College Sports Act means for Wisconsin●What the Protect College Sports Act would mean for Wisconsin schools and athletes
Wisconsin Public Radio examines what the proposed Protect College Sports Act would mean for schools and athletes in Wisconsin. The report looks at how the legislation could affect college sports programs across the state, including potential changes for student athletes and the universities they compete for. It arrives as federal lawmakers weigh rules reshaping college athletics nationwide.
- 3Amazon's $1B data center plan draws fresh criticism●Amazon's $1B plan to combat data center backlash draws more backlash https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/10/amazons
Amazon has announced a $1 billion plan aimed at easing community opposition to its data center expansion, but the initiative itself is being met with renewed criticism. Critics argue the program does not address the core concerns driving the backlash, including energy use, water consumption and local environmental impacts. The story, reported by Ars Technica, has prompted discussion about whether the funding amounts to meaningful mitigation or a public relations effort amid growing resistance to data center construction.