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Local pantries and programs address food insecurity as demand grows by over 100%
According to Feeding America, 617,790 people are facing hunger in Wisconsin, and 204,750 of them are children. Local pantries and food assistance programs help combat food insecurity, but the community need remains immense — demand at Dane County food pantries has increased 112% in the last two years.
She helped the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin revive its traditional ways, unwelcomed by many
Marj Stevens' quest in the 1970s to bring back Oneida traditions to the reservation in northeast Wisconsin after they had been lost due to assimilation ruffled some feathers at the time within the established Christian community. “I didn’t even know people were talking about me like that,” she recalled recently. Stevens said she...
UU to hear how music rises above struggles in all sects
On Sunday visiting Chaplain Dennis Peters returns to the Blue Hills Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship to celebrate the hymns inspired by Christianity and religion in general, over the centuries. Among all religious teachings and practices, this central feature — music — manages to rise above much of the struggles experienced in all sects. Peters shares that this one very positive note, inspired by religious practice, often speaks louder and sends a clearer message than many other forms of communication. Listen to some of the classics, and expect to be inspired. Third Sunday of each month is also potluck — bring a dish to share. As always, everyone is welcome to the 10 a.m. service in person at 230 W. Messenger St., Rice Lake, and on Zoom. The zoom link is sent to members, although anyone interested may request it by contacting patriciashifferd@gmail.com. For more information visit bluehillsuu.org.
Fairtime Chapel's performers posted, two services planned
The schedule of events at the Barron County Fair's Fairtime Chapel has been posted on the fair's website, barroncountyfair.com/events/fairtime-chapel, chapel coordinator Emily Hagen announced. Area groups and individuals will share in music Thursday between noon and 7 p.m., Friday between noon and 8 p.m. and Saturday from 1-7 p.m. Two church services are planned at the chapel. A Catholic Mass, led by St. Joseph Church of Rice Lake, is Saturday at 6 p.m., and an ecumenical service, led by Blake Marsh, Mark Librande and Melissa Paulette, all pastors from The River of Rice Lake, is Sunday at 10 a.m., preceded with donuts and coffee at 9:30 a.m. The only one of its kind in the state, the chapel is now in its 41st year of entertaining and inspiring fairgoers. For more information on the chapel, contact Hagen at fairtimechapel@gmail.com or call 952-956-4481.
Delegates explore areas outside Milwaukee
RIPON, Wis. — While the political action is in Milwaukee this week, some attractions outside that metropolitan area are also expecting an uptick from visitors. The Little White School House in Ripon recounts the background and formation of the Republican Party 170 years ago. Ron Wright is in Wisconsin...
FHLBank Chicago Announces $50 Million in Interest Rate Subsidies to Expand Community Building Impact
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 16, 2024-- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) is providing $50 million in interest rate subsidies to help expand affordable housing, economic development, and community partnerships in Illinois and Wisconsin through its new Community Impact Advance Pilot Program. This Program provides an up to two percent reduction in interest rates on advances, which are secured loans, to help FHLBank Chicago member financial institutions support their customers and amplify the impact they are making in their communities. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240716310882/en/ Pilot program offered through FHLBank Chicago makes $50 million in interest rate subsidies available to support affordable housing and economic development in Illinois and Wisconsin. The Community Impact Advance is available today to member financial institutions. (Photo: Business Wire)
Make memories at the 2024 Barron County Fair
Come for the food, stay for the memories when the gates open Wednesday for the five-day run of the 148th annual Barron County Fair. Here is a sampling of events:The opening ceremony begins on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. Harness racing is held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday with a $5 admission. Cookies & Crowns begins at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, with the pedal pull starting at 4:30 p.m. ...
Essentia Health Warns Of New Scam Impacting Minnesota + Wisconsin
Sadly, we can't seem to through an entire week without having a new scam to warn you about. Heck, we're lucky if we get two scam-free days in a row!. Recently, Cook County officials warned that a new text scam was reportedly circulating through the Grand Marais area. There is...
Schimming at Republican National Convention
Republican Party of Wisconsin Chairman Brian Schimming takes questions from reporters following a news briefing Tuesday for Wisconsin delegates to the GOP national convention. Schimming was joined by Stephanie Soucek, chair of the Republican Party of Door County.
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