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MILWAUKEE, May 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- For a limited time, travelers can save on summer and fall travel on America's top-rated airline. Midwest Airlines is offering sale fares for travel May 20 through Nov. 19, 2008. Purchase Tuesday, May 6 through midnight, Central time, on Friday, May 9 and at least 14 days in advance of travel. A minimum one-night...

New Theatre will be Built on Madison’s East Side Near Present Location at “The Crossing” MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Marcus Theatres® today announced that it plans to build a new theatre in the area presently known as “The Crossing” at US Highway 151 and Nelson Road on the east side of Madison. The 26-acre site will accommodate the...

What Kids Are Reading: The Book-Reading Habits of Students in American Schools WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis., May 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- While online booksellers offer lists of bestselling children's books, and libraries collect circulation data, Renaissance Learning, Inc., has just released a groundbreaking report about the books American students are actually reading -- cover to cover. The first of its kind,...

MADISON - A group of friendly dogs will be inviting students to take a study break from 3-5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7, on the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Library Mall during UW-Madison's Counseling and Consultation Services' annual Pet Therapy event. The dogs will be on leashes and will be accompanied by their owners, all of whom are staff at...

MADISON - Two University of Wisconsin-Madison alumni have been selected to receive honorary degrees from their alma mater. John W. Rowe, a leader in the energy industry, will be awarded the honorary degree Doctor of Humane Letters and Science; John E. Ahern, who leads a Wisconsin contracting company, will receive the honorary degree Doctor of Science.The university will bestow...

Authors of 'Dirty Little Secrets From Otherwise Perfect Moms' Offer Advice on Getting Kids Past Common Speed Bumps NEENAH, Wis., May 5 /PRNewswire/ -- GoodNites(R) Brand today declared May "Positive Parenting Month," teaming up with moms and authors of the new book "Dirty Little Secrets From Otherwise Perfect Moms," Trisha Ashworth and Amy Nobile. Throughout the month, GoodNites(R) will...

By Brian E. Clark RISING Harley-Davidson Milwaukee's new Harley-Davidson Museum will open its doors to the public on Saturday, July 12. Grand opening festivities will kick off with a "Harley-Davidson-style" ceremony at 10 a.m. and will continue throughout the weekend. The 130,000-square-foot museum in Milwaukee's Menomonee River Valley will add a new dimension to the Harley-Davidson experience. Exhibits will tell the stories of the people, culture, products and...

From WisBusiness.com ... -- Madison’s appreciation of its business community has come a long way since the 1970s, when the idea of University of Wisconsin researchers starting their own companies was roundly denounced, a long-time branding advocate says. Now, stem cell pioneers like James Thomson are lauded not only for their research but for launching start-up firms, Marsha Lindsay,...

By Brian E. Clark WisBusiness Madison’s appreciation of its business community has come a long way since the 1970s, when the idea of university researchers starting their own companies was roundly criticized by some, a long-time branding advocate says. Now, stem cell pioneers like James Thomson are lauded not only for their scientific breakthroughs but for launching start-up...

By Kyle Ripple WisBusiness.com Despite the decline of both home sales and new home construction around the country, Pea Pod Homes LLC has found an area of the housing market that is growing: green construction. This Sturgeon Bay, Wis., company specializes in the production of prefabricated homes that capture the energy of the earth and sun. This is accomplished...