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Locally made Valhalla Vodka uses an Icelandic filter
Over the course of his working life, Eric Dahmen has held a number of job titles: wrestling coach, engineering tech, welding specialist and, most recently, “corporate viking.”. That’s the nickname he has at Valhalla Vodka, a brand the Stoughton resident helped launch in 2023. It started as a joke,...
How can I register to vote in Wisconsin for the 2024 election? What to know.
Wisconsinites are gearing up for a number of elections in 2024, including the presidential race in November, as well as other partisan offices for the State Assembly, State Senate, U.S. Congress, and U.S. Senate. Registering to vote and voting for the first time might seem overwhelming, so we'll explain the...
Chabad On-Site at the Republican National Convention
Thousands of Jewish visitors who had come to Wisconsin for the Republican National Convention found a warm welcome at Lubavitch of Wisconsin. When they were unable to return home Friday, Chabad hosted them for full Shabbos accommodations. Thousands of Jewish visitors who had come to Wisconsin for the Republican National...
Lodi Agricultural Fair celebrates 158 years
For years, a high point of the Lodi Agricultural Fair has been the Saturday evening Celebrity Pie Auction. But this year it also marked a conclusion of almost three decades of service for two of the fair’s board members. Before the start of wheeling and dealing for pastries and gift packages with bids well into the thousands of dollars going toward future fairs, State Assembly Rep. Jon Plumer, of Lodi, took to the stage to present awards recognizing the work of outgoing Lodi Fair Board...
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...
Brother Love Music Festival to raise funds for local school meal programs
BELLEVILLE, Wis. -- The Brother Love Music Festival announced Monday its sixth annual event will raise funds to benefit two Belleville-area school districts' evening and weekend meal programs for students in need.
Gov. Tony Evers visits Little Manitowoc River as city receives grant for restoration work and kayak launch installation
MANITOWOC – Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and Department of Administration Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld visited the Manitowoc Lincoln Park Zoo July 17 to tour the Little Manitowoc River. The visit was part of the governor's efforts to meet with grant recipients of the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program. They were joined by Manitowoc Mayor...
Bucks Stock Watch: 3 Risers, 2 fallers from winless Summer League stint
There was plenty of anticipation surrounding the Milwaukee Bucks heading into Summer League, giving everyone an opportunity to see the team's young talent in action. With a collection of experienced NBA players, rookies and unproven players from all over the globe, the Bucks had a very intriguing roster. As evidenced by their recent roster moves, the team has clearly put an emphasis on adding more youth into the mix this off-season, so this was a chance for everyone to showcase why they deserve to play in the big leagues.
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