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New additions are being made to the public domain for the first time in more than 20 years. We find out why such the big delay and what this means for us, the public. We also hear about a new report that digs into the wider-reaching effects for Wisconsin families experiencing eviction. And we take a look at why some states are considering moving from a presidential caucus to a primary.

A new Labor Department report shows that U.S. employers added jobs last month at the fastest rate since February. We discuss why and check in on the economy as a whole. Then, Kwik Trip has quickly come to dominate the convenience store market across much of Wisconsin, appealing to many with consistent offerings like bananas, bread, potatoes and clean bathrooms. We talk about why the rapidly growing giant really does "see you next time." We also hear from two Caribbean chefs with generations of great meals behind them.

The State Register of Historic Places is gaining a few more locations, including a church and monastery in Green Bay. We talk to an architectural historian about what it takes to make the official register and the history of these new additions. We also learn where Wisconsin's being hit the hardest during the partial government shutdown, on this week's Wisconsin News Roundup. And we take a look at how women and men are viewed and treated when in political roles.

In 2018, the U.S. Senate approved a bill to make lynching a federal crime. We talk to a guest who explains the history of the efforts and why it took so long to happen. We also hear from the owner of Milwaukee's Boswell Books about his best picks for 2018 fiction and we take a look at results of a recent study that found high rates of groundwater contamination in southwestern Wisconsin.

It was a strange year for weather across the nation, including a record year for tornadoes in some states. We hear more of this year's weather events from our expert meteorologist. We also talk about a topic that challenges many people -- how to talk about money with your partner.

The federal government shutdown enters its 12th day, Mitt Romney criticizes President Donald Trump in an op-ed and Elizabeth Warren enters the 2020 presidential race. We discuss the latest political stories out of Washington. Plus, this year's top earner in the YouTube world was a 7-year-old named Ryan who made about $22 million for his toy-review videos. We talk to an expert about how YouTube stars are born. We also take a look at some of the most popular stories on wpr.org in 2018.

Is home economics making a comeback? We hear from a college professor who spends the first week of the semester giving her students a rundown on basic life skills from credit card 101 to paying property taxes. We also talk to a writer whose specialty is fiction that will literally put you to sleep. And we discuss some major shifts in renewable energy across the state in 2018.

We talked to some amazing young people over the last year, and we wanted to share their stories about making changes in their families, communities, and the world.

When it comes to difficult times, Americans are more likely to turn to a stranger rather than a close friend or family member. We hear from the author of a new book about his research on who we confide in. We also hear stories from the Freedom Rides of 1961, including one Wisconsin participant, and we get a peek at what some of Wisconsin's historic private clubs look like today.

Many Americans report they would prefer to live in a walkable neighborhood over one with larger properties. We learn about subtle design differences cities can make to create a space that is friendlier to those who live, and walk, there. We also learn about the zany variety of objects that have been found on the bottom of the Yahara Lakes and we hear from a Journal Sentinel reporter about her final report on schools facing high turnover rates.