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Unemployment claims in Wisconsin increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Wisconsin rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 5,285 in the week ending July 13, up from 4,904 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
DRM Industries Corp. joins Wisconsin DNR’s Green Tier program
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has announced that DRM Industries Corp., a provider of precision machining and metal fabrication in Lake Delton, Wis., has joined the state’s Green Tier program as a Tier 1 participant. This status affirms DRM’s commitment to sustainability and desire to develop plans for continuous environmental improvement.
The Women Artists Forward Fund tries to fill in what Wisconsin lacks in arts funding
Wisconsin ranks dead last in the nation for arts funding, spending just 18 cents per capita on the arts. In contrast, Minnesota pays about $9.67 per capita. This lack of funding creates financial barriers for Wisconsin artists — especially women. According to the National Museum of Women in the Arts, 46% of visual artists in the U.S. are women, but they earn just 74% of what male artists do.
RNC: convention platform lacks policies to combat climate change
There is no mention of combating climate change in this year’s Republican Party platform. Instead, the party is calling for more oil and gas to be drilled in the U.S. Wisconsin conservative climate activist Benji Backer says that the party should be doing more to help the environment. Newswatch 12’s Jeremy Fredricks spoke with Backer at the RNC in Milwaukee.
Falcon Volleyball Receives 2024 AVCA Team Academic Award & Honor Roll Distinction
LEXINGTON, Ky. – The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) announced its 2024 Team Academic Awards, sponsored by INTENT. More than 1,400 collegiate and high school volleyball programs maintained a year-long grade-point average of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or 4.1 on a 5.0 scale), to earn the award for their classroom excellence during the recently completed academic year, including UW-River Falls.
Women's Track & Field receives 2024 USTFCCCA Academic Accolades
NEW ORLEANS, La. - The United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced its 2024 collegiate track & field academic awards on Monday, July 15, including the UW-River Falls women's track & field team collecting All-Academic Team honors. The Falcon women posted a Team GPA of...
Falcons Capture WGCA Top-25 Team GPA
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. - The Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) announced its 2023-24 All-Scholar Team GPA awards, including UW-River Falls among the top 25 in NCAA Division III. The award recognizes the women's collegiate golf program with the highest collective average team GPA which includes all the team's student-athletes for...
Get Your Kids Vaccinated: Washington County Hosts Clinic at Newport Elementary
Parents in Washington County have an opportunity to catch their kids up on vaccinations before the school year ramps up, thanks to a collaboration between the county, South Washington County Schools, and Homeland Health Specialists. A vaccine clinic has been set to take place for students aged 18 and younger, as per Washington County, Minnesota, providing an easy way to ensure children's immunizations are up-to-date.
Fundraiser launched to honor founder of Earth Day with highway signs
CLEAR LAKE — The Clear Lake Museum is excited to announce an area-wide fundraising campaign to purchase and install commemorative signs along Highway 63. This section of highway holds the designation of “Gaylord Nelson Highway,” in special recognition of the late Wisconsin governor (1959-63) and U.S. senator (1963-81). To make this vision a reality, the museum is reaching out to the citizens of northwest Wisconsin for financial support. The total cost of the project, including the design, production and installation of the signs, is estimated...
Despite a recent rebound, Minnesota bee farmers are facing a year of hardship
According to new state data, the number of bee colonies in Minnesota grew nearly 32% in the last five years. But Ames Bee Farm owner Brian Fredrickson says that’s mostly due to a new homesteading trend.
Some Feeding Our Future defendants had ties to autism centers
Five of the 70 defendants in the massive federal Feeding Our Future fraud case had ties to Medicaid-funded autism centers, at least two of which continue to operate today, state records show. The FBI is investigating possible Medicaid fraud in Minnesota’s autism program, The post Some Feeding Our Future defendants had ties to autism centers appeared first on Minnesota Reformer.
LIMP BIZKIT "Loserville" tour kickoff: See wild photos and setlist
Limp Bizkit rolled through Somerset, Wisconsin last night (July 16th) to launch their "Welcome to Loserville" package tour, headlining the night with a 15-song set of nu-metal favorites. Their performance at the Somerset Amphitheater was preceded by opening spots from rapper RIFF RAFF, former child actor Corey Feldman, N8NOFACE, and...
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