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GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative applauded an announcement today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture that schools will continue to be allowed to offer flavored low-fat milk for at least the next two years. The 1% milk option, which has been allowed since 2017, is included in new transitional standards for...

DES MOINES, IOWA – February 3, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s  (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is conducting the first-ever National  Agroforestry Survey. Data collection begins February 1 and concludes April 5, 2022. NASS will  mail the survey to approximately 1,000 farmers and ranchers in the Upper Midwest Region  states of Iowa, Minnesota and...

MADISON — Fog and low stratus clouds over airports can create dangerous travel conditions that result in costly delays and disrupted travel plans. The National Weather Service offices monitor and issue warnings when conditions are favorable for the formation of fog and low-level clouds. These warnings are used by the airlines to anticipate conditions,...

Milwaukee, Wis. – February 4, 2021 – The Independent Business Association of Wisconsin (IBAW) hosts “Success on the Menu:  Lessons Learned Building A Family Business.” The program will be held on February 18, 2022, 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. at the Wisconsin Club, 900 W Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, Wis. A plated breakfast will be served.

HONOLULU -- The 115th Security Forces Squadron, Truax Field, Madison, Wisconsin enhanced their survival and technical skills during a two-week jungle and water survival training at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii Jan. 13 - 23. The group of approximately 25 Airmen faced challenges in land navigation, evasion tactics, combative training and water survival that...

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced a $2,050,000 agreement with Milwaukee based Hayat Pharmacy to resolve allegations that Hayat Pharmacy submitted or caused the submission of false claims to Medicare and Medicaid for two prescription medications. “Pharmacies cannot submit claims to Medicare or Medicaid for medications that aren’t medically necessary...

APPLETON, Wis. (Feb. 4, 2022) – On Wednesday, Feb. 9 from 3:30 – 6:30 p.m., the Multicultural Coalition, Inc. will hold a free COVID-19 vaccination event at Wilson Middle School, located at 225 N. Badger Ave. in Appleton (map). The community-led event will take place in the school’s cafeteria and feature interpreters for those who speak Hmong or Spanish,...

January 27, 2022 - With nearly one-third of university students nationally food insecure, the University of Wisconsin-River Falls recently opened Freddy’s Pantry in Rodli Hall to help provide grab-and-go foods for hungry students. Freddy’s Pantry in 268 Rodli Hall opened January 10, according to Kathleen Hunzer, Chancellor’s Scholars, Honor Program and Falcon Scholars director.

January 28, 2022 – University of Wisconsin-River Falls Music Professor JW Park is headed home. Park, who has been the director of UWRF choral activities since 2003, retired on January 28 from the university. Park is moving to his hometown in Korea to become the artistic director and conductor of the Seoul City Concert Choir, a professional choir,...

February 2, 2022 – The University of Wisconsin-River Falls is hosting free Frances Cohler Coffee Concerts at noon on most Fridays through May 6. The series features performances by UWRF music faculty as well as guest artists on Friday. All performances are free and open to the public. Performances are held in the Abbott...

February 3, 2022 - First-year and transfer students at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls are now eligible for a Falcons Soar Award. These guaranteed scholarships are based on a student’s grade point average at the time of admission to the university. “Offering an exceptional education at a great value has always been our focus,” said...