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MADISON, Wis. (April 30, 2025) –Spring is here and Hilldale’s farmers market is back! The center’s annual farmers market kicks off May 3 and will continue every Wednesday and Saturday from 8:00am-1:00pm through October 29 in the lot behind L.L.Bean, off of Segoe Road. This year, Hilldale is excited to welcome several new vendors to...

MADISON -  The Foundation for Dane County Parks and Dane County Parks hosted a groundbreaking ceremony yesterday at Mendota County Park to kick-off construction on a multi-million-dollar park improvement made possible by philanthropic support in honor of Karen and Tom Ragatz. Karen and Tom Ragatz - beloved members of the Dane County community who passed...

MADISON, Wis. – The latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show” features Brent Ridge, the chief executive officer of Dairyland Power Cooperative, a La Crosse, Wis., utility that serves parts of four states. Ridge discusses the future of energy generation and distribution in the region. The Show also reviews recent and upcoming Tech Council events. Click here for...

Madison, Wis. – Students seeking to transfer credits from any of Wisconsin’s 16 technical colleges to Beloit College will have a much easier time in the future. This month, Beloit joins 16 Wisconsin private, nonprofit colleges and universities participating in the WAICU-WTCS Course Credit Transfer Agreement between the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (WAICU) and...

GREEN BAY — Emplify Health by Bellin continues to deliver results that matter through its direct-to-employer model. In 2024, 112 employer partners saved a total of more than $6.6 million, an increase from $6.4 million in 2023. This growth reflects the power of Emplify Health’s integrated care approach, which is rooted in the Triple Aim framework — enhancing the care...

MILWAUKEE — Marquette University’s 144th Commencement ceremony will be held Saturday, May 10, at Fiserv Forum, located at 1111 Vel R. Phillips Ave., Milwaukee. Marquette would like to thank our graduates and their families for their patience and understanding as we awaited the Milwaukee Bucks’ playoff schedule.   The undergraduate Commencement ceremony will take place...

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. - Above & Beyond Children's Museum (ABCM) Community Culture Exchange Exhibit is set for a transformación! The exhibit space, which was concepted to showcase a unique heritage of the people of Sheboygan County in multi-year phases, will transition from its inaugural Hmong heritage exhibit which opened in Spring 2023 into a refreshed space showcasing the Mexican immigrant...

Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties, WI –  The Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) is thrilled to announce the new Grow Solar Milwaukee + Waukesha program for 2025. Building on more than a decade of experience with solar programs in the area, this year’s group buy will combine programming in Milwaukee and Waukesha counties into one...

Milwaukee, Wis. – Roofing scams tend to pop up after big storms. BBB Scam Tracker often receives reports of shady “free” roof inspections. Homeowners should know how to recognize these cons and always hire businesses they can trust. How the scam works You receive a call, or someone shows up at the door claiming...

MILWAUKEE — Dr. Kimo Ah Yun was inaugurated as the 25th president of Marquette University at a combined Mass and installation ceremony held Tuesday, April 29, at the Al McGuire Center. The Mass was presided over by the Most Rev. Jeffrey S. Grob, Archbishop of Milwaukee. President Ah Yun was unanimously elected the 25th president...

-- In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Aquarius Systems President Jane Dauffenbach discusses how tariffs are impacting the North Prairie company.  The business makes various machinery for aquatic applications, ranging from weed harvesters to excavators, transport barges and more.  Dauffenbach says Aquarius Systems has been exporting since 1970, shipping aquatic...

WISCONSIN (April 29, 2025) — Wisconsin employers struggle to find, attract, and keep qualified employees, especially in skilled labor occupations where individuals need specialized training for in-demand jobs. Apprenticeships can offer a solution to employers who face shortages of skilled labor by allowing them to create their own highly skilled workforce. According to the Wisconsin Department of...