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MADISON – Each year, Wisconsin welcomes approximately 5,000 seasonal agricultural migrant workers to the state to help plant, harvest, and package the wide variety of agricultural products Wisconsin has to offer. This International Migrants Day, celebrated annually on December 18, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is highlighting programs and protections for migrant and...

MILWAUKEE, WI – Lindner & Marsack, S.C., one of the region’s most respected and long-standing management-side labor and employment law firms, announced today that Attorney Samuel Draver has joined the firm as an Associate on their Worker’s Compensation Defense team. Draver will split his time between the Milwaukee and Madison offices of Lindner & Marsack.

EAU CLAIRE, Wis.  (Dec. 16, 2021-4:30 p.m.) – Despite relentless winds and dropping temperatures, Xcel Energy crews made significant progress today restoring power to customers after a line of severe thunderstorms, high winds and one confirmed tornado hit Wisconsin last night causing extensive damage to trees, poles and power lines.  Since Wednesday night, around 37,800...

BROOKFIELD, Wis. – North Shore Bank today announced Susan Liedel and Robin Tegel, mortgage loan originators, have been recognized by associations in the Racine and Kenosha areas. Liedel was awarded Associate Member of the Year by the Racine Kenosha Area Builders Association for her dedication and continued involvement. Tegel was awarded Affiliate Member of the Year by Southshore Realtors Association, Inc. for her commitment to the...

Milwaukee, Wis. – Now that Covid-19 vaccination recommendations for pediatric and teen populations have been extended, and as those restrictions continue to be lifted and change and it rolls out to more individuals around the country, BBB reminds people not to share a photo of your vaccination card on social media. Remember, even a minimal amount...

MADISON – On Thursday, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack visited the City of Bloomer, Wisconsin, to announce a $27.6 million investment for water and sewer upgrades and replacement of 20,000 feet of lead-jointed water mains. The funds were made available through the USDA as outlined in the Biden-Harris Lead Pipe and Paint Action Plan. "I...

MADISON, Wis.  –  Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Secretary Dawn Crim announced today that the Wisconsin Enhanced Prescription Drug Monitoring Program will receive $1,648,500 from a competitive U.S. Department of Justice grant program. The award is part of DOJ’s Harold Rogers Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, which is administered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Wisconsin Controlled Substances...

When it’s time for the Menomonie festival Let’s Paint the Town in 2022, one University of Wisconsin-Stout student’s colorful design will shine. A logo designed by Natalie Shofner, a junior graphic design and interactive media major from Hastings, Minn., was picked by a mural committee to represent the event scheduled July 22-23. The logo will be featured on...

-- This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” features Lisa Stefanik, managing director for Wisconsin’s Focus on Energy program.  She took over as managing director near the end of October after working for the program earlier in her career. She previously held the role of Focus on Energy marketing manager and energy policy advisor...

This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” features Lisa Stefanik, managing director for Wisconsin’s Focus on Energy program.  She took over as managing director near the end of October after working for the program earlier in her career. She previously held the role of Focus on Energy marketing manager and energy policy advisor at...