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Three Northeast Wisconsin entries are Wis. Innovation Award finalists
The Wisconsin Innovation Awards announced the 31 finalists for the 2024 awards, recognizing the state’s most innovative and forward-thinking companies and individuals. Among the finalists are entries from Appleton, Berlin and Oshkosh. The winners of the 2024 Wisconsin Innovation Awards will be announced at the awards ceremony, scheduled to...
With Biden out, these Wisconsin Democratic delegates have more power than they imagined
The Milwaukee delegates have cast their lot with Vice President Harris. Here are the Democrats from Wisconsin who will be delegates at the Convention next month in Chicago. With President Joe Biden announcing Sunday that he’s withdrawing from the race, the nomination is up for grabs. These are the Wisconsinites who will attend the convention as delegates.
Letting the sun do the work
DUNN COUNTY – Based on its past sustainability efforts and the desire to be stewards of the land today and into the future, Dunn Energy Cooperative recently had 3,400 new solar panels installed in the villages of Boyceville and Colfax. Jolene Fisher, director of member and employee engagement with...
Gov. Evers announces $1.3 million in grants for Great Lakes
MADISON, Wis. -- Governor Tony Evers announced Monday nearly $1.3 million in grants to support quality of life, foster economic development, protect and improve the Great Lakes resources, and create resiliency in Wisconsin’s coastal communities.
Wisconsin home-owners facing a tenant discrimination charge
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Two owners of a duplex in Appleton, Wisconsin was charged by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for discriminating against a tenant with disabilities. The owners violated the Fair Housing Act by refusing to grant a tenant with a disability an accommodation to...
BUSY BEES: Dunn Energy Cooperative’s Wildflower Field a Hub for Pollinators
Summer is a busy season for Dunn Energy Cooperative, as they camp up construction and maintenance efforts (summertime should be called “construction season” around here), and it’s also a busy season for pollinators. The cooperative has a literal front-row view of the latter thanks to the wildflower field blossoming on its lawn.
Fourth annual ‘Let’s Paint the Town’ event in Menomonie
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Around 200 small businesses gathered in downtown Menomonie on Saturday to display their unique products at the fourth annual ‘Let’s Paint the Town’ event. “This has become, in 4 years, an amazing event to bring the community together. So it’s a full...
Harbor View Café celebrates 44th season with new chef
PEPIN – When the Murray siblings – Wendy, Chris and Missy – purchased Harbor View Café (314 First St.) from the original owners in 2021, they said they collectively decided to continue many of the tried-and-true practices of the café, along with its decades-long traditions.
Isabella Lyste crowned 2024 Barron County Fairest of the Fair
Isabella Lyste of Barron was crowned the 2024 Barron County Fairest of the Fair on Sunday afternoon as one of the concluding events of the five-day fair. Named first runner-up was Alexus Olson of Rice Lake, and crowned the first-ever Junior Fairest of the Fair was Cadence Holten of Hillsdale. Judges of this year's event were Karen Germanson, Heidi Small and Doris Laursen. Fairest co-coordinators are Devon Lauren and Sarah Doyen. The program included introductions by all three candidates, a farewell from outgoing Fairest Elora Repman and a hello from visiting Wisconsin Fairest of the Fair Kelsey Henderson of Racine County. Fair Board President Russell Rindsig awarded the outgoing fairest her framed portrait as fairest and a share of stock in the Barron County Fair.
46th Annual Beldenville Old Car Club Car Show and Swap Meet is Sunday, July 28
ELLSWORTH, WI – The 46th Annual Beldenville Old Car Club Car Show and Swap Meet will be taking place soon on Sunday, July 28, 2024, in the shade of the lovely Pierce County Fairgrounds. Admission is only $5.00 with kids 12 and under free. The gates will open at...
Man reaches deal in Barron home invasion case, pleads guilty to armed robbery
One of two men accused of invading a Barron home while armed, committing burglary and beating the elderly homeowner on Dec. 19 reached a plea deal on Friday in Barron County Circuit Court. Ryan G. Charpentier, 33, of Little Canada, Minnesota, was charged on Jan. 3 with the following felonies: armed robbery, burglary while armed with a dangerous weapon, physical abuse of an elder person intentionally causing harm, false imprisonment and theft of movable property valued between $10,000 and $100,000 ...
Loggers drop pair to Rapids, as second-half struggles continue
The La Crosse Loggers baseball team’s second-half struggles continued last weekend. La Crosse dropped a pair against Wisconsin Rapids, losing on the road Saturday 6-3 and at Copeland Park on Sunday 14-2. With the two Rapids (26-26) losses, the Loggers (28-25) are now 6-13 in the second half of...
RNC Tributes Racist ‘Ole Miss’ Frat Bro Who Made Monkey Noises At Black Woman
The RNC played footage from a pro-Palestinian protest at Ole Miss' campus where a frat bro made monkey noises at a Black woman. The post RNC Tributes Racist ‘Ole Miss’ Frat Bro Who Made Monkey Noises At Black Woman appeared first on NewsOne.
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