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Marcus Chen

Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN

Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.

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WEC Energy Group’s plan to spend $47.5 billion by 2031 is a $10 billion increase — BizTimes Milwaukee
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WEC Energy Group’s plan to spend $47.5 billion by 2031 is a $10 billion increase

WEC Energy Group now plans to invest $47.5 billion in its new five-year capital plan, with around 45% of the investment intended to meet the energy needs of data center customers. The capital plan, which covers 2027 to 2031, represents a $10 billion increase over the current plan, which runs...

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5 takeaways from Packers' bounce-back victory over Panthers — Wisconsin State Journal
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5 takeaways from Packers' bounce-back victory over Panthers

Green Bay responded after a tough loss in Detroit, defeating Carolina in a primetime showdown at Lambeau on short rest. Here's what stood out.

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First Choice Dental acquires Milwaukee Dental Partners — BizTimes Milwaukee
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First Choice Dental acquires Milwaukee Dental Partners

First Choice Dental, a multi-specialty dental group serving customers in southern and southeastern Wisconsin, has acquired Milwaukee Dental Partners, a three-practice dental group serving Washington and Ozaukee counties. As a result, Oakbrook Dental in West Bend, Jackson Family Dentistry in Jackson...

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Sheriff’s Office releases images of bank robbery suspect — Wisconsin State Journal
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Sheriff’s Office releases images of bank robbery suspect

Deputies responded to the Bank of Deerfield at 5:10 p.m. on Tuesday after a man armed with a handgun robbed the bank.

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How to maintain a site you built with AI — Wisconsin State Journal
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How to maintain a site you built with AI

Wix reports on maintaining AI-built websites, highlighting key steps like branding, functionality, security, and ongoing maintenance to ensure effectiveness and safety.

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Florida is No. 1 for a reason. The Gators cracked college basketball’s new code — Wisconsin State Journal
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Florida is No. 1 for a reason. The Gators cracked college basketball’s new code

Florida enters the 2026-27 season ranked No. 1 in the Coaches Poll for the first time since that fateful 2006-07 campaign led by Joakim Noah, Al Horford and Corey Brewer.

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4 tax perks military families often miss — Wisconsin State Journal
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4 tax perks military families often miss

Intuit TurboTax reports four commonly missed tax perks for military families: travel expense deductions, tax-free ROTC payments, non-taxable combat pay, and deductible moving expenses.

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Spreadsheets, NIL and the portal: Inside women's college basketball’s roster revolution — Wisconsin State Journal
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Spreadsheets, NIL and the portal: Inside women's college basketball’s roster revolution

This upcoming women's basketball season is the 20th for Louisville coach Jeff Walz and he’s seen the sport change in ways big and small.

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Well-paced, tightly wound ‘Witch’ smolders at American Players Theatre — Capital Times
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Well-paced, tightly wound ‘Witch’ smolders at American Players Theatre

The devil wears leather in Jen Silverman’s sinister fable, onstage through Nov. 22 at the classical company in Spring Green.

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Sartori’s $47 million expansion of Plymouth plant will create up to 27 new jobs — BizTimes Milwaukee
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Sartori’s $47 million expansion of Plymouth plant will create up to 27 new jobs

Plymouth-based cheese producer Sartori Company’s $47 million expansion of its whey converting facility is expected to create up to 27 new jobs, according to an announcement today from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. The project will add 68,000 square feet of space to the existing...

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'Zombie work': Why nearly half of security leaders' tasks never get done — Wisconsin State Journal
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'Zombie work': Why nearly half of security leaders' tasks never get done

Vanta reports nearly half of security leaders' tasks become "zombie work," remaining incomplete due to cross-departmental dependencies in larger organizations.

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Don’t miss your last chance to vote for this week's winning You Toon caption — Wisconsin State Journal
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Don’t miss your last chance to vote for this week's winning You Toon caption

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Acne on your back and chest: What causes it and how to clear it — Wisconsin State Journal
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Acne on your back and chest: What causes it and how to clear it

Dove Men + Care reports on managing body acne caused by sweat and friction. Key tips include choosing breathable clothing, gentle cleansing, and using appropriate treatments.

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Documentary takes unique way to tell Elizabeth Holmes’ story — Wisconsin State Journal
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Documentary takes unique way to tell Elizabeth Holmes’ story

“You Can See Everything” is the kind of film that makes you want to learn more. Binge it, and you’ll look for others who can share your new obsession.

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Harley again raises 2027 sales forecast amid rise in Q3 sales — BizTimes Milwaukee
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Harley again raises 2027 sales forecast amid rise in Q3 sales

One year into CEO Athur Starrs’ leadership, Harley-Davidson is leaning heavily into his Back to the Bricks strategy, reporting increased retail sales and lower dealership inventory. The company reported slightly lower third quarter revenue year over year, down to $964 million in the quarter, a 10%...

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Taking the kids: Out of school to travel — Wisconsin State Journal
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Taking the kids: Out of school to travel

Would you or have you taken your kids out of school to travel?

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Eczema vs. psoriasis: How to tell these common skin conditions apart — Wisconsin State Journal
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Eczema vs. psoriasis: How to tell these common skin conditions apart

Doctronic reports on distinguishing eczema from psoriasis, noting differences in appearance, location, symptoms, and age of onset, essential for effective treatment.

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Oscar nominee Barbara Barrie dies by medically assisted suicide at 95 — Wisconsin State Journal
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Oscar nominee Barbara Barrie dies by medically assisted suicide at 95

Barbara Barrie, who received an Oscar nomination for her role in the 1979 coming-of-age film "Breaking Away," has died. She was 95.

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What is Meta Muse? What businesses need to know about the new AI agent — Wisconsin State Journal
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What is Meta Muse? What businesses need to know about the new AI agent

elk Marketing reports on Meta Muse, an AI agent that simplifies business tasks by automating processes and integrating with apps, enhancing efficiency for owners.

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How to set guidelines for using AI in the classroom | Annie Chestnut Tutor and Jonathan Butcher — Wisconsin State Journal
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How to set guidelines for using AI in the classroom | Annie Chestnut Tutor and Jonathan Butcher

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Photo of the day: Brew-phoria on the steps of the State Capitol — Wisconsin State Journal
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Photo of the day: Brew-phoria on the steps of the State Capitol

Featured images by the Wisconsin State Journal's photo team of Amber Arnold, John Hart and Owen Ziliak.

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7 great places to travel solo in 2027 — Wisconsin State Journal
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7 great places to travel solo in 2027

EF Go Ahead Tours reports that top solo travel destinations include Portugal, Ireland, Italy, Greece, Scotland, Thailand, and Japan.

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Get in the Halloween spirit this weekend with these 12 Madison-area events — Wisconsin State Journal
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Get in the Halloween spirit this weekend with these 12 Madison-area events

Madison is looking like a storybook village with a mild haunting problem. Here are 12 ways to get into the spirit of Halloween this year.

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Do you have postpartum depression? Take this quiz — Wisconsin State Journal
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Do you have postpartum depression? Take this quiz

Rula reports that a postpartum depression quiz can help new parents assess their symptoms, adding that it is not a diagnosis but a tool to consider seeking professional support.

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Student loan debt report: Signs of strain heading into 2027, according to new Credit Karma data — Wisconsin State Journal
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Student loan debt report: Signs of strain heading into 2027, according to new Credit Karma data

Intuit Credit Karma reports on rising student loan strain as borrowers face new repayment plans. Many are deferred, with increased delinquency risks, particularly among Gen X.

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World Series champion Milwaukee Brewers finally the toast of baseball — Wisconsin State Journal
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World Series champion Milwaukee Brewers finally the toast of baseball

They wanted to roar louder Wednesday evening, but they were wiping their eyes with tears. They wanted to clap louder, but their hands were busily taking pictures for posterity.

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The Milwaukee Brewers magic: 'If you know, you know' — Capital Times
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The Milwaukee Brewers magic: 'If you know, you know'

Longtime Brewers TV announcer Brian Anderson talks about watching 'as a fan' as Milwaukee wins its first World Series.

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How sisterhood is helping drive Edgewood volleyball through the postseason — Wisconsin State Journal
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How sisterhood is helping drive Edgewood volleyball through the postseason

Madison Edgewood senior middle Sofie Figaro has reached higher levels of greatness thanks to playing alongside her sister, Stella Figaro.

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Is artist Noah Kahan playing a concert at Camp Randall? What we know — Wisconsin State Journal
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Is artist Noah Kahan playing a concert at Camp Randall? What we know

Several social media posts coinciding with the indie-folk artist Noah Kahan’s tour release date hint at an appearance at Camp Randall.

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UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava 'heartbroken' as injury ends his season — Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
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UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava 'heartbroken' as injury ends his season

UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava says he's heartbroken his season has ended due to injury. He was hurt in a win at Oregon on Oct. 11. Iamaleava was tackled by two defenders and twisted his left leg. He returned briefly but…

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