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Madison, Wis. – Earlier this week Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld was recognized as a Wisconsin CDFI Champion by Invest in Wisconsin, a group of 20 Community Development Financial Institutions (or CDFIs), for her role as a partner in advancing economic development initiatives throughout the State of Wisconsin. Secretary Blumenfeld was honored during the annual CDFI...

MILWAUKEE – The Lake Express Ferry will launch its 20th season of providing high-speed ferry service between Milwaukee and Muskegon, MI this Friday May 5th with four daily crossings, the first of which leaves the Milwaukee terminal at 6 a.m.  The four-engine powered ship provides the fastest ferry service on Lake Michigan, carrying 100,000...

Eagle, Wis. – Old World Wisconsin will debut two very rare heritage breed Kerry oxen when they open on May 6. Ollie and Finn, the four-year-old yolk-trained pair, are one of only two sets of Kerry oxen in the United States. Only about 350 of this breed are left in the world today. “It is an honor...

ELKHART LAKE, Wis., May 3, 2023 – Road America is proud to announce the launch of its exclusive membership club for driving enthusiasts, the Road America Drivers Club. This club is for drivers with Novice to Advanced driving experience and is designed to offer a sophisticated appreciation of America's National Park of Speed, one of North America's most revered...

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (May 3, 2023) — The new Barnstormer Boutique within the EAA Aviation Museum in Oshkosh will create a center for everyone who loves the world of flight when the rejuvenated store opens on Saturday, May 20. The retail space is designed to harken back to the adventurous days of the barnstormers...

CHILTON, Wis. (May 3, 2023) – The Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity, a leader in affordable housing solutions, is kicking off its spring Rock the Block event in Chilton on May 11-13, 2023. For the first time, home improvements and exterior renovations of community spaces will be provided at no cost for the first $10,000 of each project, due...

MADISON — Two University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers — Jo Handelsman, professor of soil science and director of the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery and Shannon Stahl, Steenbock Professor of Chemical Sciences — have been elected to membership in the National Academy of Sciences. Handelsman and Stahl are among 120 scientists elected this year in recognition...

The annual Wisconsin State Patrol awards ceremony was held Wednesday to recognize the exemplary public service of individuals who have gone above and beyond in their job duties. This year’s event in Wisconsin Dells honored 33 state employees and one civilian responder for their lifesaving efforts and exceptional public service. Governor Tony Evers joined...

The Madison-based Clean Lakes Alliance says climate change is offsetting efforts to reduce phosphorus pollution in the Yahara lakes system.  The environmental advocacy group yesterday released its 2022 State of the Lakes report, which covers the latest findings on conservation practices, shifting weather patterns and their impact on phosphorus runoff in the five-lake system...

-- The Madison-based Clean Lakes Alliance says climate change is offsetting efforts to reduce phosphorus pollution in the Yahara lakes system.  The environmental advocacy group yesterday released its 2022 State of the Lakes report, which covers the latest findings on conservation practices, shifting weather patterns and their impact on phosphorus runoff in the five-lake...

Ellsworth, Wis.] – In case you missed it, Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery Board Member Marty Hallock was named the 2023 Wisconsin Master Agriculturist for his dedication to dairy farming and education. Hallock is an industry leader who manages a 1,400 cow dairy in Buffalo County. “Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery is proud to be a farmer-owned co-op...

MADISON, Wis. (May 3, 2023) – Twenty-five Wisconsin and Iowa high school seniors received $1,000 Innovation Scholarships from the Alliant Energy Foundation. The annual scholarships, to be used for higher education expenses, reflect students’ academic achievements and outstanding leadership in their communities.   Students demonstrated leadership through community service and volunteer work, as well as academic...