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DNR reviews Ridge Breeze Dairy’s application to expand with virtual public hearing
ELMWOOD, WI – The Wisconsin DNR held a virtual Public Hearing in conjunction with GROWW (Grassroots Organizing Western Wisconsin) on Thursday, July 11, 2024. This was regarding the expansion proposal for Ridge Breeze Dairy’s permit application to expand their CAFO (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation, some would say “factory farm”) livestock numbers from the current 2,431 animal units (1,700 cows) to amend their Wisconsin Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) permit to allow for the increase to 9,010 animal units (6,200 cows) on the Pierce County farm (formally the Son-Bow Farms of Maiden Rock). 140 people came to the virtual Public Hearing in the Elmwood Auditorium. There were 300 in total involved in the call that originated from the DNR office in Baldwin and was moderated by Jeff Jackson.
Wisconsin constitutional amendments and the crazy train of political obstructionism
Wisconsin Farmers Union wants the public to understand the impact two proposed constitutional amendments on the Aug. 13 ballot will have on our rural communities, farms, infrastructure and communities. Two questions will appear on the ballot, both designed to limit the power of the governor to distribute federal funding. If they pass, the balance of […]
Rides at Wisconsin State Fair inspected for safety ahead of opening day
WEST ALLIS, Wis. — Three days until the Wisconsin State Fair, safety is top of mind as all of the carnival rides undergo testing and scrutiny from state inspectors. Before the fair fun can begin inside Spin City every single Wisconsin State Fair ride must pass a rigorous test.
American Pickers looking for items ahead of visit to Wisconsin in September
RHINELANDER, Wis. - Episodes of American Pickers will be filmed in Wisconsin in September. The show explores the world of antique "picking" on The History Channel. The Pickers are looking for unique people and items to showcase on the show. People interested can send their name, phone number, location and...
Committee Studying Potential Regulation for AI in Wisconsin
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WRN) — A state committee is studying potential regulation for Artificial Intelligence in Wisconsin. Committee Chair, state Senator Julian Bradley, says he hopes the committee’s work can help alleviate peoples’ fears about AI. “Is it going to replace me? Is it going to take my...
Wisconsin women's rowing alumni kick off 2024 Olympic action
Three Wisconsin women’s rowing alumni kicked off the Olympic competition at the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium on Saturday. Sophia Vitas, Grace Joyce and Lauren O’Conner represented the Badgers in the first day of competition at the Olympic Games Paris 2024. Vitas, who rowed at UW from 2013-16, was the...
Another Recall Could Impact Minnesota Side-By-Side Owners
Last week I wrote about a Side-by-Side Model that had been recalled that could be sitting in your garage, barn or on your property that you might need to know about. Well, there’s been another one from a different manufacturer. If you are one of the Minnesotans who loves...
Willmar Woman Crowned Minneapolis Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes
(Minneapolis, MN)--The Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization (AAO) Ambassador Team for 2025 was crowned on Saturday afternoon at Ted Mann Concert Hall at the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis. Willmar Fests 2023 Queen of Festivals, Malaya Yague, was crowned as the new Minneapolis Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes. Grace Panek...
Minneapolis officials want to make it easies to turn office towers into housing
Minneapolis officials want to make it easier — and cheaper — for developers to convert office towers, schools, and other buildings into apartments and condos.Why it matters: Replacing office workers with residents has been a post-pandemic dream to revitalize downtowns across the U.S., but Minneapolis has been home to few conversion projects since 2020.Driving the news: Council members Katie Cashman and Michael Rainville, who each represent parts of downtown, have introduced an ordinance specifically for conversions that would speed up review times by 1-2 months, do away with the need for a public hearing and temporarily exempt converted buildings from an...
Three dead, seven shot in outburst of violence in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Police say two men were fatally shot, one man was stabbed to death, and seven more men were injured by gunfire in a four-day stretch in Minneapolis. Police Chief Brian O’Hara says he asked for and received both investigative and patrol assistance from the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) to help with the 10 violent incidents that have occurred since Thursday and to increase police presence in some of the current trouble spots in the city.
Governor Evers asks voters to vote ‘no’ at the Aug. 13 election
EAU CLAIRE — Governor Tony Evers (D) visited Eau Claire Monday in order to encourage voters to vote ‘no’ on two questions that will be present on the Aug. 13 ballot. The questions read: “Delegation of appropriation power. Shall section 35 (1) of article IV of the constitution be created to provide that the legislature may not delegate its sole power to determine how moneys shall be appropriated?” and “Allocation of federal moneys. Shall section 35 (2) of article IV of the constitution be created...
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