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MILWAUKEE, December 14, 2007 – Baird, an employee-owned, international wealth management, capital markets, private equity and asset management firm, today announced that two of the firm’s investment bankers have been named to Investment Dealers' Digest's annual “40 Under 40” list.  Described by the publication as some of the “brightest, hard-working people in the financial arena,” David Wierman, Managing Director...

DODGEVILLE, Wis., Dec. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Family traditions are an important part of the holidays. Not surprising, the Lands' End Holiday Survey revealed that taking part in holiday traditions is the yule-time activity that gives people the most joy. For many, watching It's a Wonderful Life is an annual holiday tradition. Lands' End celebrates the Christmas season by offering...

In a scandal now ensnaring some of the nations leading retailers, a series of lawsuits have been filed accusing Wal-Mart, Costco, Target, Safeway, and Wild Oats of consumer fraud for marketing suspect organic milk. The legal filings in federal courts in Seattle, Denver, and in Minneapolis, against the retailers, come on the heels of class action lawsuits against Aurora Dairy...

GREEN BAY, Wis., Dec. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Shopko is pleased to announce the appointment of Mary Meixelsperger to the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. In her new position, Meixelsperger is responsible for all accounting, treasury, tax, planning, and audit activities for the regional mass retailer. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20071213/AQTH085) Meixelsperger is a seasoned financial executive with more than 20...

Interactive Family Safety Message Draws Crowds   Wausau, WI – December 13, 2007 – Drawing crowds takes on a whole new meaning when you’re the busiest booth at a crime prevention event attended by area Wisconsin families and featuring county-wide law enforcement agencies – it becomes part of building a strong, safe community. SafeAssured ID, a comprehensive, high-tech family safety program,...

MADISON – Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Roberta Gassman will address the annual New North Economic Development Summit today at 1:30 p.m. at the Blue Harbor Resort in Sheboygan.  Secretary Gassman will highlight Governor Jim Doyle’s record and agenda to ensure Wisconsin’s workforce remains first rate and lead a panel discussion on attracting and retaining talent. A member...

--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Meriwether Productions: What: The cast of the Hollywood feature psycho-thriller film titled “Clear Lake, WI” will be holding an interactive event where the public and press can log in and ask questions about the film and the people involved. Where: The webcast will be broadcast live via the Internet website, Justin.tv. The URL to view and participate is:...

The University Hospital of Lausanne (CHUV) Becomes Firstto Treat Patients Using Revolutionary New Radiation Therapy Platform MADISON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TomoTherapy Incorporated (NASDAQ: TTPY) announced today that the University Hospital of Lausanne (CHUV) has begun treating patients with the TomoTherapy® Hi-Art® treatment system, the first to be installed in Switzerland. “We are pleased to work with the CHUV...

Evaluating Deferred Tax Valuation Adjustment and Potential Asset Impairment for This Business; Intends to Undertake Global Restructuring Measures to Address Business Performance RACINE, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Modine Manufacturing Company (NYSE: MOD) announced today that its Original Equipment – North America business continues to experience unfavorable operating results amid a slower-than-anticipated heavy-duty truck market recovery and a difficult...