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CONTACT: Wren Keturi, 608-216-8306, wketuri@wisc.edu MADISON - On Sunday, May 15, Wren Keturi will graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a bachelor's degree in gender and women's studies with an emphasis on biological anthropology. Less than 24 hours later, she will put her degree to work. In a story connecting many parts of the UW-Madison experience, Keturi has brought...

CONTACT: Dick Cates, 608-588-2836, rlcates@mhtc.net MADISON - The Wisconsin School for Beginning Dairy and Livestock Farmers wants to put 100 bicyclists on the road on Saturday, June 11, to support the next generation of farmers. The University of Wisconsin-Madison program's eighth annual Ride to Farm fundraiser is recruiting riders for either a 60-mile all-day ride or shorter morning and afternoon rides...

Contacts: Ashley Spratt, 612-713-5314 Kurt Schilling, 612-713-5139 Residents along the Mississippi River and travelers of the Great River Road National Scenic Byway, which follows the river down the western border of Wisconsin, will soon benefit from a new education and interpretive center that will showcase the unique natural, historical and cultural resources of the Upper Mississippi River basin. The National Scenic Byways Program,...

CONTACT: Katherine Curtis, 608-890-1900, kcurtis@ssc.wisc.edu MADISON - Wisconsin's population is aging, with the state's median age reaching 38.5, according to Census 2010 figures released today (May 12). The estimate is up from the median age of 36 reported in 2000. "Aging communities face unique challenges as well as opportunities," says Katherine Curtis, demographic specialist and faculty affiliate of the Applied Population...

Suttle-Straus, Madison area communications provider, won a total of 22 awards for outstanding achievement in the eleventh annual 2011 Graphics Excellence Awards, a statewide printing competition hosted by the Printing Industries of Wisconsin, the state’s trade association for printing and graphic arts. Competing against nearly 800 entries from printing firms across the state, Suttle-Straus garnered multiple awards for pieces submitted...

Media Contact: Robin Johnson, Operations Manager 262-798-7979 rljohnson@wfafinet.com Brookfield, Wisconsin, May 13, 2011, 2011 — Kurt Rozman, President of Rozman Wealth Management and local estate attorney and owner of Horizons Law Group, Michelle Fitzgerald, will discuss ways you can truly “Out Live Your Life” in a seminar on May 19, 2011 at 2:00 and 6:00 pm. The informative sessions will be held...

For more information Contact: Janice Stark – Rivers Edge Marketing, LLC 920-422-0583 Oshkosh, WI – May 2011. The Wisconsin Family Business Forum (WFBF) hosted its 15th Annual Dinner on Monday, May 2, 2011. Over 130 guests attended and reflected on the Forum’s previous 15 years, recognized distinguished members and sponsors, and awarded two student scholarships....

Media Contact: Take Back the Land-Madison Monica Adams (414) 430-132l tblmadison.wordpress.com takebackthelandmadison@gmail.com Take Back the Land-Madison condemns bank for pushing protester and evicting a homeless woman while M&I pursues more taxpayer bailout money Madison, WI- Take Back the Land- Madison and other community organizations are condemning the controversial M&I Bank for two separate attacks against protesters. The groups are conducting a press conference...

Contact: Cullen Werwie, 608-267-7303 MADISON—Governor Scott Walker today announced that Fusion Integrated Solutions, LLC, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, will receive a $95,365 Forward Innovation Fund loan from the Department of Commerce (Commerce) for new equipment and working capital. “My number-one priority is helping Wisconsin businesses create jobs,” Governor Walker said. “I am pleased we could help Fusion Integrated Solutions, LLC expand and...

Contact: Cullen Werwie, 608-267-7303 MADISON – Today Governor Scott Walker released the following statement regarding the action taken by JFC to control property taxes: “Over the years Wisconsin’s middle class has been hit hard by repeated property taxes increases,” said Governor Walker. “I am thrilled that 12 members of the Joint Finance Committee voted today to protect taxpayers across the...