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SW Wisconsin residents rally to stop wind farm
As a major wind turbine project in southwest Wisconsin comes closer to fruition, some local residents are rallying in an attempt to stop it. Uplands Wind is comprised of two 300-megawatt wind projects designed by Pattern Energy, a California-based company. Tentatively, construction is slated for 2025 with operations starting in 2027. About 200 people, mostly residents of Grant, Lafayette and Iowa counties, attended a meeting Thursday evening at Belmont Convention Center to hear from speakers opposing the Uplands project. Presenters discussed issues such as land value, alleged health defects caused by wind turbines, as well as preserving the natural beauty of the Driftless Area and its wildlife species. There are not yet any official project maps, said Matt Dallas, communications and media relations representative with Pattern Energy. However, the company’s filings with the Federal Aviation Administration show 181 potential turbine locations across the three counties. Generally, these are clustered around Belmont, Mifflin Township, southeast of Mineral Point and both west and east of Dodgeville.
WisDOT Sec. Thompson stepping down, Gov. Evers appoints Boardman as replacement
MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Craig Thompson will be leaving the Evers Administration, effective Sept. 11, 2024, to take a position at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Gov. Evers also announced he is appointing Kristina Boardman to serve as WisDOT secretary, who will become the first woman to serve as secretary at the department, according to a review of records by the Legislative Reference Bureau.
A Wisconsin tribe built a lending empire charging 600% annual rates to borrowers
ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. In bankruptcy filings and consumer complaints, thousands of people across the country make pleas for relief from high-interest loans with punishing annual rates that often exceed 600%.
Surprising stat points to the Brewers as MLB's most consistent team in 2024
Don't look now (actually, you can look), but these Milwaukee Brewers are just continuing to roll. The club managed to split their most recent series against the NL West juggernaut Dodgers and entered this weekend's showdown with the Guardians 7-3 over their last 10 games (spoiler alert: they won again Friday night).
This Is When Illinois And Wisconsin Will Get The First Frost This Year
Fall is right on our doorstep. Kids are heading back to school, Spirit Halloween stores are opening for the season, and we're less than a month away from Labor Day. The yearly August argument is strong on social media right now. Some hang on to pool season and embrace the Dog Days of Summer. Others jump right into Spooky Season and all things pumpkin.
Beware of Scam in Illinois Involving Amazon and Temu Package Shipments
Thieves are working around the clock trying to come up with new ways to trick you using all the latest technology and techniques to steal your identity and money. Illinois and Wisconsin residents who order products online that are being shipped to their homes need to know about this latest scam that uses fake text messages about package deliveries.
Stolen art from Wisconsin State Fair honors widow's husband
NEW BERLIN, Wis. - It's not a Renoir or Picasso, but for a New Berlin woman, it's an irreplaceable piece of art. Police say someone stole it from the Wisconsin State Fair. Diane Bruening said she crafted the piece with items that honor her husband, who died suddenly in February. She said it's a keepsake for her family that cannot be duplicated.
Century-old Fairbanks Morse engines will be highlight of Rock River Thresheree. Annual event is Labor Day Weekend in Edgerton
EDGERTON — The owners of United Alloy, in Janesville, have donated a $3 million collection of century-old Fairbanks Morse engines to the Rock River Thresheree in Edgerton. Organizers of the Thresheree, held every Labor Day Weekend in Edgerton, called the gift from Tom and Michele Baer “a remarkable collection” and “a significant act of generosity.” Tom Baer is the founder of United Alloy, Inc. The company is currently run and...
St. Charles teen recovers from heart transplant
ST. CHARLES, Minn. — A St. Charles teenager says he's lucky to be alive after a sudden illness required a heart transplant.Back in January, 16-year-old Braxton Wohlferd got violently sick after contracting a common childhood virus called parvovirus B-19. It was the middle of the wrestling season and just a few days after a tournament when Braxton Wohlferd thought he was coming down with the stomach flu."I started throwing up about 2:30 in the morning. And I kept throwing up every 30 minutes," said Braxton Wohlferd.It got bad enough that he called his mom Melissa to come home. By the time...
Winona Symphony Orchestra Summer Social
Elmaro Vineyard | N14756 Delaney Rd. | Trempealeau, WI. The Winona Symphony Orchestra 2024-2025 season commences with our ever-popular fundraising event at Elmaro Vineyard! Join us on August 25th from 1-4 pm to experience amazing music against the idyllic backdrop of the Elmaro Vineyards in Trempealeau. Whether you come for the music, the wine, the company, or the view, you are sure to experience an afternoon of tranquil, bucolic delight. Relax with a complimentary glass of wine and personal cheese board while you enjoy performances by the region’s favorite classical artists and browse the distinctive selections of the Silent Auction. Come with your oldest friends and meet some kindred spirits! Musicians will include Flutistry, Valeria Kishkunas, cello duet Cindy Johnson and Stephen Pelkey, Blunt Blade, and others. Tickets are available online at winonasymphony.org.
Lions plant tree in honor of late member
Lions Bob and Donna Andraschko were two very upbeat and diligent Lions. To honor this dynamic couple, the Winona Lions have planted a maple tree near Every Child’s Dream Playground. Their smiles and enthusiasm will be sorely missed by Lions in Southeastern Minnesota.
Tim Walz is returning to his home state where there’s a battle over a key Nebraska electoral vote
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Thousands of Nebraskans are expected to turn out on Saturday for native son Tim Walz on his first trip back to his home state since becoming the Democratic vice presidential nominee. Supporters hope Walz’s rural roots — he grew up in the small towns of...
Minnesota weather: Rainy morning before gradual clearing Saturday
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - It may take a bit, but the sky will gradually clear up on Saturday, leading to more sunshine by this evening. Temperatures are expected to warm into the upper 70s and close to 80 this afternoon. After tonight clears out, Sunday will likely kick off with...
Biden to make a forceful case for Harris and Walz in convention speech
President Joe Biden’s role at the Democratic National Convention next week may have been dramatically reshaped by his decision to end his bid for a second term, but his message about the stakes of this election will sound familiar, according to multiple Biden officials. The outgoing president will make...
Big Lots Closing Stores Nationwide, Including Minnesota And Wisconsin Locations
Another one bites the dust! A ton of big businesses have announced closures lately, or at the very least, the scaling back of some of their locations. A recent example of this is Italian chain Buca di Beppo, which abruptly closed thirteen locations across the country over the summer. Another...
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