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Trump launches ad blitz to try to slow Harris surge
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign will launch a $10 million advertising blitz in six battleground states this week as it tries to counter a surge of voter enthusiasm and donations for his Democratic rival Kamala Harris.
Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Announces 2025 Executive Committee and Welcomes New Board Members
MADISON, Wis. (July 24, 2024) — The Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) board of directors announces the seating of nine board members and the Fiscal year 2025 Executive Committee. The DFW board re-elected Janet Clark, District 16 from Rosendale, as Board Chair for her third consecutive year. Clark, along with 24 peer-elected Wisconsin dairy farmers, will lead the organization through the next fiscal year, from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.
Michael Fields Agricultural Institute testing new type of grain to promote Wisconsin farmers and businesses
EAST TROY, Wis. — The Michael Fields Agricultural Institute has planted a new type of grain for a research trial. The goal of the trial is to develop recommendations to farmers for planting the crop and promote it to Wisconsin businesses. Kernza is a relatively new crop. It was...
Purdue Volleyball: Monon Spike Trophy Match vs. Indiana and Wisconsin at Mackey Arena in October
Purdue volleyball will host two matches at Mackey Arena this fall, including the annual Monon Spike trophy match against Indiana on October 19 and a game against Wisconsin on October 26. Tickets will go on sale starting August 6 for John Purdue Club members and August 7 for the general public, with prices ranging from $5 to $30.
Barn setup underway for Wisconsin Valley Fair
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The Wisconsin Valley Fair preparations are in full swing as exhibitors and vendors begin to fill the grounds. Exhibitors are setting up for their animals to take over the barns. Approximately 600 youth exhibitors will fill the barns throughout this next week. They come from backgrounds like 4-H, FFA, Open Class, Little Britches and more.
Right-wing opponent to conservation lists Wisconsin as part of 2024 plans
American Stewards of Liberty (ASL), a right-wing anti-conservation group, named Wisconsin in its 2024 strategic plan, stating it wants to stop federal funding of the recently established Pelican River Forest conservation easement. With the help of U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, the organization was heavily involved in the local effort to block the easement, going as […]
Thunderstorms could bring strong winds and lightning Monday and Tuesday to central WI
Central Wisconsin could see thunderstorms Monday afternoon that include strong winds and lightning, but it is unlikely the area will get damaging hail or tornadoes, according to the National Weather Service in Green Bay. The chance for strong storms Tuesday is a little bit higher, but even then the chance for strong storms is low, said Gus Kaiser, meteorologist for the National Weather Service. ...
Michaels Set to Open on Saturday
A new retailer is set to open their doors in Sheboygan this Saturday. Michaels, which operates over 1,290 stores in 49 states and Canada – as well as online – is opening in Memorial Plaza with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring Sheboygan Mayor Ryan Sorenson manning the scissors at 9 a.m., launching activities that are slated to run until 2 p.m. Some of those activities include free crafts, jewelry and art vendors, cookie and bead-making stations, giveaways and more.
Streetwise: Wisconsin Rapids CVB has new home, E-Con Electric expands & more business news
WISCONSIN RAPIDS – What’s happening with businesses in the Wisconsin Rapids area? Streetwise has your answers. These roundups offer an easy way to stay up to date with what’s happening on the Streetwise beat. If you know of a new business, a development or a place that’s closing, send me a note at cshuda@gannett.com....
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