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NOD TO THE PAST, AN EYE TO THE FUTURE: Northern States Power-Wisconsin Celebrates 100 Years of Service
While locals recognize Xcel Energy's operatin company, Northern States Power-Wisconsin, for reliably providing the energy to power our lives and keep our community chugging along, they may not realize its deep roots in the area date back to the turn of the century – from harnessing the power of water for log driving to illuminating gas streetlights. And this year, NSP-Wisconsin celebrates its 100th anniversary, with a nod to its past and an eye toward the future.
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Keith Urban’s Outfit Under Fire From Popular Wisconsin Gas Station
Kwik Trip gas station has ignited a social media frenzy after calling out country music superstar Keith Urban for his questionable fashion choice at a recent show in Wisconsin. Kwik Trip vs. Buc-ee's. Let me just start by saying I have never been to a Buc-ee's gas station before, BUT...
Judge allows Wisconsinites with disabilities to vote via email for November election
Dane County Circuit Court Judge Everett Mitchell issued a temporary injunction June 25 that permits municipal clerks to send absentee ballots via email to voters with print disabilities — voters who use assistance to read or mark a paper ballot — according to a Disability Rights Wisconsin press release.
How to prepare for heavy traffic on Milwaukee's lakefront this weekend
It's shaping up to be a bustling few days in Milwaukee this weekend, as a bevy of simultaneous festivals, events and concerts will bring thousands of people into the city. If you're planning a trip into the city this weekend — particularly to the lakefront — you might want to account for some...
News: Fight Dice Announce Debut Album ‘Total Party Kill’
Milwaukee’s Dungeons & Dragons themed band Fight Dice have announced their debut album, Total Party Kill. They’ve also put out the first single from the album, “Magic Pact.” The album is set to release September 20 via Forge Again Records. Bassist Todd Bell says about forming...
Marathon swimmer making another attempt to cross Lake Michigan
GRAND HAVEN, Mich. (WJRT) - A marathon swimmer from Michigan is trying to conquer a nearly 83-mile swim across Lake Michigan next month. Jim Dreyer plans to try swimming from McKinley Beach in Milwaukee to City Beach in Grand Haven beginning Aug. 6. He will try the three-day trip solo with no guide boat alongside.
MPS launches website for Long-Range Facilities Master Plan feedback
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee Public Schools are announcing a website to provide information about its Long-Range Facilities Master Plan. The new site was announced on Thursday, Thursday, July 25. The LRFMP, a 10-year plan, aims to ensure MPS buildings support student success by aligning learning spaces with student needs.
A baby porcupine is born at the Milwaukee County Zoo
A new baby porcupine — a porcupette — was born at the Milwaukee County Zoo on June 4. The porcupette — which will be named by the zoo's animal care team — is the fifth baby born to mom Quinn and dad Seamus. The adult porcupines are designated a breeding pair by the...
World's tallest mass-timber building proposed for Milwaukee ... again
MILWAUKEE — Mass-timber buildings continue to reach higher and higher in Milwaukee -- the home of the current tallest such builder; the location of construction on what will become the new record-holding building; and a new proposal that would dwarf all of them. The City of Milwaukee has selected...
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