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Madison, Wis. - The Wisconsin Arts Integration Symposium is on April 21-22, 2023, at the Madison Youth Arts Center (MYArts). This year's symposium, which focuses on fully integrating social emotional learning through the arts, will offer workshops featuring practices, routines, and learning objectives that center identity, agency, and belonging for student and educator empowerment. Offered in person at the...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to prepare for the 2023 hunting seasons by enrolling in a hunter safety course. Whether looking to give hunting a try or simply learn more about firearm safety, the DNR has classes available. It's never too early to think about completing hunter education or retaking...

(Green Bay, Wis.)  Child abuse and neglect. It’s not a fun topic to discuss but it cannot get swept under the rug and ignored. Unfortunately, there are thousands of Wisconsin children that know this topic all too well. According to the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, over 4,200 children were victims of maltreatment in 2021; of which...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting artwork entries from high school students for the 2024 Wisconsin State Park and Forest vehicle admission sticker design contest. Now in its 33rd year, the annual DNR-sponsored design contest is open to all high school-age students in Wisconsin attending public, private and parochial schools or...

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, March 29, 2023 Grande Cheese Company, an Italian cheese manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of the former Foremost Farms Cheese Plant in Chilton, Wisconsin. Built in the 1940s, the Chilton Plant produced Italian cheeses and was sold into the food services market. The Chilton Plant will further...

MADISON, Wis. – Ozaukee County ranks the healthiest in Wisconsin and Menominee is the least healthy county in the state, according to new County Health Rankings & Roadmaps data from the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. For more than a decade, Rankings data, evidence, guidance and stories have broadened the nation’s understanding about the multiple factors that...

Milwaukee, Wis. – Virtually all small businesses receive contribution requests from charities addressing a variety of causes. For example, youth sports teams, health charities, disaster appeals and/or requests from police and firefighter organizations.  While most organizations are carrying out their activities in a responsible manner, there are some charities that do not.  Small businesses, unfortunately, may...

La Crosse, WI— Dairyland Power Cooperative has been named a 2023 CIO 100 Award Winner by Foundry’s CIO. Dairyland Chief Information Officer Nate Melby will accept the award on Dairyland’s behalf in August at the CIO 100 Symposium & Awards in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif. “Dairyland is honored to be recognized for this award...

Racine-area lawmakers on both sides of the aisle say they’re optimistic about the potential for a $1 billion data center Microsoft is proposing for Mount Pleasant.  State and local officials have announced a proposed agreement between Microsoft Corporation, the village of Mount Pleasant and Racine County under which the company would buy a 315-acre...

-- Racine-area lawmakers on both sides of the aisle say they’re optimistic about the potential for a $1 billion data center Microsoft is proposing for Mount Pleasant.  State and local officials have announced a proposed agreement between Microsoft Corporation, the village of Mount Pleasant and Racine County under which the company would buy a...

MADISON – Teens are an important part of Wisconsin's labor force – with nearly 60% of state teens aged 16-19 working. Meanwhile, April marks a significant uptick in job-seeking activities for teens, and the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development has planned a month-long "Welcome to the Workforce" outreach initiative for students, parents, and employers.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds outdoor recreators that 2023 state trail passes are now available. Get outdoors this spring with access to some of the most scenic areas in Wisconsin, including thousands of miles of trails and a wide variety of outdoor recreation opportunities. The 2023 state trail...