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APPLETON, Wisconsin - Registration is now open for the 2024 summer seminars held at Björklunden, Lawrence University’s northern campus and retreat center. Located just south of Baileys Harbor in Door County, Björklunden seminars provide opportunities for learners of all ages and backgrounds to come together and expand their horizons, share community with each other, and enjoy the...

GREEN LAKE, WISCONSIN – The Green Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to bring you WinterFest on Saturday, February 24, 2024.  Due to the current ice conditions, the trout derby portion of this event has been cancelled.  All other activities kick off at noon in Deacon Mills Park, downtown Green Lake.  Activities happening throughout the day...

Contact: Jake Miller, jake@sundaypaper.com, 608-957-4797  RehabPath’s purchase of Recovery.com will play a pivotal role in helping people find the care they need MADISON – RehabPath, one of Madison’s fastest-growing startups, has taken a massive step forward in their pursuit to connect people with quality mental health and addiction treatment. 

MADISON – This morning, the Wisconsin Ag Coalition, local government and timber industry advocates and the Department of Transportation held a press conference to promote the Agricultural Road Improvement Program. The program, created last year in Wisconsin Act 13 and funded as part of the biennial state budget, will provide $150 million to fund projects improving local...

GREEN BAY, WI., February 7-9, 2024–The 2024 Midwest Regional Dairy Challenge, hosted by University of Wisconsin-Madison concluded February 9th in Green Bay, WI. The event saw significant participation with 120 students from 17 schools, along with coaches and volunteers, gathering in downtown Green Bay. The students arrived and were able to attend educational sessions focusing on financials, automatic milking systems, and technology on farms.The students met their mentor and teammates...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Bankers Foundation (WBF) is pleased to announce that National Exchange Bank & Trust, headquartered in Fond du Lac, Wis., has been selected as the recipient of the 2023 Financial Education Innovation Award. The award was presented to National Exchange Bank & Trust representative Jaclyn Rutkowski during a special luncheon on February 8, 2024, in Wisconsin Dells at...

AstraZeneca announced it raked in $45.5 billion in 2023 – a $1.46 billion increase over 2022 – during their earnings report last week. While they make billions, drug companies charge Americans over four times more for prescription drugs than customers in other high-income countries. During the call, CEO Pascal Soriot underscored his company’s greed in suing the Biden administration...

MADISON, WISC. – Most newer vehicles on the road have technically advanced features to help keep drivers, passengers, and pedestrians safer. Many have back-up cameras. Some have a whole slew of whistles and bells that go far beyond GPS, anti-lock brakes, a car alarm and front and side airbags. “Almost all the new Toyotas...

At a brief meeting held immediately following the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) Annual Meeting, February 8, in Stevens Point, the WPVGA Board of Directors elected Charlie Mattek of J.W. Mattek & Sons Inc., Deerbrook, as its President for 2024. Mattek (District 1) succeeds Randy Fleishauer (District At Large) of Plover River Farms, Stevens Point,...

In addition to its annual Hall of Fame induction, the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) presented several other annual Industry Awards during a banquet on February 7, 2024, in Stevens Point.  The WPVGA Associate Division Business Person of the Year Award was presented to Bill Page of Insight FS. Bill started his career with...

The Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) Hall of Fame honors lifetime achievement in the development of the state’s potato industry. It is the intention of the WPVGA to continue to honor individuals who have made significant contributions to the potato industry in Wisconsin by making annual Hall of Fame inductions. Born in...

Dane County’s Henry Vilas Zoo is now accepting scholarship applications to cover the costs associated with Zoo Camps and other education programs. Scholarship applications are available for either full or partial program costs. Henry Vilas Zoo’s scholarship program was created in 2020 and the zoo has raised over $87,000 to date.  “Costs should never...

$14.3 million gift from Jerry Frautschi kicks off campaign, with focus on sustainability MADISON — The Lakeshore Nature Preserve has long held a special place in the hearts of Madison philanthropist Jerry Frautschi and his family. Now, with a $14.3 million gift, Frautschi, an alumnus of the University of Wisconsin–Madison, will help build a...

MADISON – RehabPath, one of Madison’s fastest-growing startups, has taken a massive step forward in their pursuit to connect people with quality mental health and addiction treatment.  The health-tech firm, founded in 2017, recently purchased Recovery.com and moved their product there for a total investment north of $1 million, as they pursue their mission...

NEW NORTH, February 12, 2024 – Registration now is being accepted for the new Construction Leadership Academy, a management training opportunity for new and emerging leaders within the construction trades. The skills-development curriculum is provided by the NEW Construction Alliance (NEWCA) in partnership with the business & industry services department of Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC).