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Over the last 20 years, the monarch population in the eastern part of the U.S. has seen drastic drops. We find out how groups throughout Wisconsin are joining together to help save the population in our state. We also take a look at why comedy movies have seemed to fall flat lately and we look at why the state Elections Commission still hasn't filled six positions aimed at increasing security ahead of the August primaries.

After an investigation showed that 60 VA nursing homes were rated a one out of five star rating last year, the House Veterans Affairs Committee has launched an investigation. We talk to a reporter for more information. We also discuss the ways technology is making travel easier for some with disabilities and we take at funding and fundraising for gubernatorial candidates on this week's Wisconsin news roundup.

The number of women either starring or running the show in television has been quickly growing in recent years. We talk to a pop culture critic about women in television. We also talk to the author of a cookbook all about the perfect food to make while camping. Plus, new information on what led to a deadly explosion in Sun Prairie on July 10th.

A survey of over 1,500 American male-identifying adults were surveyed to find out more about how men feel about their sense of self, identity and masculinity in the #metoo era. We talk to two journalists about what they found. We also discuss the U.S. Justice Department's decision to reopen the case of Emmett Till. We also find out how Wisconsin voters are feeling about the condition of the state's roads.

A professor from UW-Green Bay has published a book that recounts the history of Act 31, the law requiring Wisconsin schools to teach history and cultural of Wisconsin's native tribes. We talk with the author about the book and it's historical importance. We also take a look at why the MLB is lacking the luster and entertainment qualities it once had and learn why banning single-use plastic straws isn't good for everyone.

From cheese to newspapers, Wisconsin industries are bracing for the effect of Canadian counter-tariffs. We discuss where the impact is being felt already. We also find out about immigrant army recruits being discharged while on the path to citizenship. Plus, a look at an effort to finalize the federal Farm Bill.

Wisconsin researchers recently located the coldest recorded temperatures on Earth. We find out where they're at and what they mean for the rest of the world.

Officials from the U.S. and Mexico met in May to discuss the possibility of a deal that would require migrants entering the U.S. seeking asylum to turn to Mexico. We talk with a reporter about what implications this would have for migrants and for the two countries. We also take a look at a top news story.

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to temporarily stop deporting parents whose children were separated from them at the U.S.-Mexico border. We discuss the ruling and what happens next. Then, after last week's announcement by Starbucks that they will be phasing out the use of plastic straws, critics were quick to point out the flaws. We talk to an expert about who this leaves out and if it will make a difference. We also talk to the author of a new book all about why many well-educated Americans still struggle to make ends meet.

Wisconsin is home to many poultry processing plants big and small, including companies like Jennie-O Turkey Store, Pilgrim's (formerly Gold'n Plump) and Brakebush Brothers. We talk to a reporter about the series of serious injuries that have occurred at some of these plants in the last few years and the bigger picture of this nationwide. We also talk to a culinary expert about edible flowers and blossoms. Finally, we examine President Donald Trump's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and get an update on where the probe into Russian meddling in the 2016 election stands today.