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Milwaukee residents voted on an official city flag design in 2016, but now the Milwaukee Arts Board is calling for a new selection process for a different flag. We talk about Milwaukee's flag and the concept of having a city flag. We also discuss holiday traditions and learn how simplifying a few annual celebrations might make the season more enjoyable. And we look at the latest news from the U.S.-Mexico border, after migrant protests there Sunday turned chaotic.

Questions remain about last week's shooting death of a 13-year-old Milwaukee girl while in her home. We discuss what's going on and what it may take to curb gun violence in the city. Then, a new investigative look into chronic wasting disease in Wisconsin reveals that deer farmers have continued to operate even after their herds became infected. We talk to the reporter for the full story. We also discuss how the nation's legislative branch looks much more different today than the one envisioned by our country's founders.

Libraries, parks and other places for people to gather can ease inequality and make us not just happier, but healthier. Public TV host Lidia Bastianich shares how she approaches culinary challenges, and what she craves when the temperatures drop. And a new project from Wisconsin Life collects food traditions from around our state.

Wisconsin's county clerks respond to a proposal to schedule an additional election in spring 2020, and a Catholic priest is arrested for molesting children two years after he confessed. We discuss in the Wisconsin news roundup. An architectural historian shares the history of mail-order homes, and we find out why Americans have been turning to advice columns for help for over 300 years.

Eighth-grade twins and their mom talk about how parents, teachers and administrators can help students have an easier transition when they need to change schools. Falls are a serious health concern as we age. A doctor shares how time on a yoga mat can help prevent those injuries. And a music critic makes a case for opera as a great form of entertainment for anyone.

When you're a first-time homeowner, repairs and maintenance can be overwhelming. We find out what you need to know, and when it makes sense to call a pro. We learn about a program to help veterans recover emotionally and transition back to civilian life. And while tech has made texting and messaging easy, there's still joy to be had in sending and receiving handwritten letters and cards.

Changes over time in nature, such as the lowering of a river, can reveal treasures from times long past. We talk to a photographer who hunts for unnatural objects, likely from people who lived here long before us, down by the riverside. We also talk about this week's top national news, including a look at the bid for House speakership. And we explore what it would take for a big reform and overhaul bill for prison sentencing to be put into action.

Poultry feces, including the turkey's, is high in both carbon and nitrogen, two key chemical elements in energy generation. We hear how scientists are trying to turn turkey droppings into a form of coal. We also hear from a writer about her experience caring for her aging mother coping with dementia. And we discuss the latest news in Saudi-American relations after the murder of a Washington Post journalist.

A federal court has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's new asylum ban. We look at the judge's reasoning for the move and how the issue may be resolved. Plus, China is choosing to import soybeans from Brazil instead of the U.S. We discuss the U.S. tariffs and China's response that is making Brazil's soybeans more favorable. We also hear from the author of a new book about how women's anger has been received historically and compare it to present day.

Amazon chose New York City and Northern Virginia for its new headquarters, after cities all over the country put forth incentive packages to entice the online giant. We explore if there are better ways for states to compete for jobs in the future. We also talk with the author of a new book about how to have productive, not stressful, conversations with people who think differently than you do.