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Madison, WI—Environmental groups are criticizing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for a premature and unlawful decision to grant a federal permit for Enbridge Energy’s controversial Line 5 oil pipeline project in northern Wisconsin. The decision, announced today, comes despite ongoing litigation over state-issued permits and before the state’s water quality certification for the project is legally final.

MADISON, WI – Amid a weekslong federal government shutdown, members of the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today decried the looming lapse in funding for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and called on federal policymakers to take action to prevent a food security and economic crisis. Without immediate action, the program is set to run out of funding on November 1. “The political...

October 29, 2025 – Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin – Each fall, thousands of salmon make their final journey up Wisconsin’s Lake Michigan tributaries to spawn. Thanks to a creative collaboration between the Door County Food Pantry Coalition, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and Baileys Harbor Fish Company, that journey now ends with full food pantry freezers...

Madison-based Realta Fusion could build its first energy-producing fusion plant within 10 years, though the path ahead has some challenges.  Robb Hughes, head of external affairs for the UW-Madison nuclear energy spinoff company, discussed this timeline during this week’s Wisconsin Energy Institute panel. He said the cost for energy produced by such a system...

-- Madison-based Realta Fusion could build its first energy-producing fusion plant within 10 years, though the path ahead has some challenges.  Robb Hughes, head of external affairs for the UW-Madison nuclear energy spinoff company, discussed this timeline during this week’s Wisconsin Energy Institute panel. He said the cost for energy produced by such a...

NEW LOCATION OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE BANKING SERVICES IN CRYSTAL COURT WITH EXPANDED FOOTPRINT AND ENHANCED CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) ("Associated") Associated announced that effective January 1, 2026, Mike Lebens, senior vice president and commercial banking market leader, will succeed Paul Schmidt, executive vice president and head of commercial real estate and...

Brookfield, Wis. – North Shore Bank announced today that Tom Staszak has joined the team as a mortgage loan officer for the bank’s Northeast Region of Wisconsin. In this role, Staszak will manage relationships with existing and prospective customers and guide them through the mortgage process to ensure efficient and successful transactions. “Tom brings...

KIMBERLY, WI — A-mazing Events is thrilled to announce three new additions to their team: Alex Shannon, Eden Protheroe, and Jen Verstegen, who bring energy, expertise, and a passion for delivering exceptional event experiences, reinforcing A-mazing Events’ reputation as a leader in event management services. Alex Shannon joins as a Project Coordinator, assisting in the execution of our...

Wisconsin Oven Corporation announced the shipment of one (1) Gas Fired SWH Series Heavy Duty Walk-In Oven to a manufacturer of high-performance composites. This industrial walk-in oven will be used for curing various composite structures. The composite curing oven is designed with a maximum operating temperature of 500°F and the capability to heat and cool loads...

EAU CLAIRE — The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents presented the Regents Business Partnership Award to Xcel Energy and the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire on Oct. 28 for the comprehensive collaboration that has been vital to western Wisconsin. Regent Ed Manydeeds presented Xcel Regional Vice President Brian Elwood and UW-Eau Claire Interim Chancellor...

Program Kicks off with November Event in Kenosha October 29, 2025 – Kenosha, Wis. – Wisconsin’s technology landscape is rapidly evolving, and women are stepping up to lead the way. Women in Technology Wisconsin, Inc. (WiT) is partnering with Microsoft to launch AI in Motion, a new five-part event series designed to explore the...