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Sheboygan Falls, WI (May 4, 2023) – Established in May 2022, Reyes Retail celebrates one year anniversary as a locally-owned retail business providing e-commerce, logistics and consulting services. Reyes Retail is a minority-owned business led by Josue Reyes, owner and CEO, and his wife and co-owner Melissa Reyes. The business embraces, supports and encourages an inclusive workplace...

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Gov. Tony Evers announced four appointments to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Board, effective May 1, 2023. Two of the appointments are current members of the board, and two are new appointees. Miranda Leis (Cashton) is currently serving as the Senior Director of Dairy Handling and...

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – NorthRock Partners, a Minneapolis-based, full-service financial and lifestyle advisory firm, has opened a new office in downtown Milwaukee’s Deer District as it continues to grow its presence and invest in the Midwest region. The 3,500-square-foot office is located on the street level in Fiserv Forum's Entertainment District. The new office is...

On 5/3/21, representatives from CUNA Mutual Group (CMFG) and OPEIU 39 met for a first joint mediation session. Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services (FMCS) Mediator Tom Olson met with the parties independently the prior week before convening a meeting with labor and management together. The purpose of the meeting was to establish a path back to the...

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting comments through May 10, 2023 for a proposed experimental use permit (EUP) registration to control ticks at Fort McCoy. The EUP registration proposed by DATCP is for proprietary dissemination stations that are manufactured by BanfieldBio Inc. and contain the active ingredient fipronil.  

GREEN BAY, Wis. –Students graduating from UW-Green Bay’s associate, undergraduate and graduate programs in May will hear from two inspiring speakers. U.S. Ambassador Mark Green will speak at the 9:30 a.m. commencement ceremony; President and CEO of V&J Foods Holding Company, Dr. Valarie Daniels-Carter, will speak at the 2 p.m. ceremony. Both have shared their excitement with...

(WAUKESHA) The Waukesha Water Utility is inviting customers to learn more about the  upcoming switch to Lake Michigan water supply at two open houses this week.  “We are holding open houses so that our water users can see presentations and ask questions about what to expect with the late-summer switch to the new water...

For the 11th year in a row, the City of Madison will become a stage with hundreds of free live performances throughout the City. Make Music Madison  returns the first day of summer, June 21. Coffee shops, community centers, front porches, public libraries, and park shelters will be jamming will all kinds of music that will make you want...

Milwaukee, WI, May 4, 2023 -- Outpost Natural Foods Cooperative announced today that its board of directors has selected Ray Simpkins as its next general manager. Simpkins, 45, succeeds outgoing general manager Pam Mehnert, who retires next month following a 42-year-career with the co-op. Simpkins brings more than 20 years of retail store management experience, including serving in leadership...

APPLETON - Two jazz ensembles in Lawrence University’s Conservatory of Music brought home huge honors in DownBeat magazine’s annual Student Music Awards, announced today, adding to a run of success that has seen the jazz program win six DownBeats in six years. The LU Jazz Band, under the direction of José Encarnación, was named a co-winner in...

La Crosse, WI— Dairyland Power Cooperative is collaborating with Mine Storage International AB (Mine  Storage) and Michigan Technological University (MTU) to explore the potential for pumped storage  hydropower in the Upper Midwest. Dairyland will be evaluating the development of underground  pumped hydro at closed mines, an opportunity that supports grid reliability and renewable energy  generation while repurposing...

The Wisconsin Association of Local Health Departments and Boards (WALHDAB) and the Wisconsin Public  Health Association (WPHA) represent over 1,200 public health professionals who promote and protect the  health of Wisconsin residents. Speaking on behalf of WPHA and WALHDAB, Geoffrey Swain, MD, MPH,  Immediate Past President of WPHA, laid out the organizations’ position:  “Today,...

Madison, WI - The Creative Company is pleased to announce that Claire Johnson has joined the firm as a graphic designer. Claire Johnson arrived at her current position by way of school and stage. Johnson began her career as a special education teacher. She first noticed her visual-communication skills while accommodating curriculum for students in special...

The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools is thrilled to announce the 2023 recipients of the annual Changemaker Award, all seven of whom are public charter school teachers or founders. The Changemaker Award honors individuals who are making an exceptional difference in their charter schools, and who go above and beyond to shape their students’ lives for the better. These...

Wausau, WI. On Tuesday, May 2nd over 100 local government leaders attended the PFAS in Wisconsin: Policy and Practice for Local Government Leaders conference hosted by Wisconsin’s Green Fire (WGF) in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR), the Wisconsin Towns Association, the Wisconsin Counties Solid Waste Management Association, Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District, and Wisconsin Counties Association. The collaborative workshop prepared local leaders to understand, respond,...