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APPLETON, Wisconsin - The Rev. Terra Winston-Sage has been appointed Lawrence University’s next Julie Esch Hurvis Dean of Spiritual and Religious Life and university chaplain. Winston-Sage, a 2000 graduate of Lawrence who has served as associate dean since 2018, will provide leadership and counsel in the alignment of social justice and faith and the...

Waukesha, Wis. – Aries Industries, the industry leader in state-of-the-art equipment for inspection and rehabilitation of underground infrastructure, has experienced significant growth in its core business of wastewater inspection and rehabilitation product lines.  As a result of this increased growth, Aries Industries has decided to sell its non-core Water Well assets to Laval Underground Surveys (LUS) of...

MADISON - The Wisconsin Freemasons are excited to announce a significant donation to provide life-saving Fire Suppression Tools and AED defibrillators to be carried in Wisconsin State Patrol vehicles across the state.  The donation was announced this morning during the Wisconsin Freemasons’ 179thAnnual Communication -- the yearly gathering and business meeting of all Masonic Lodges...

Menomonie, Wis. — A new dean of the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Management has been named at University of Wisconsin-Stout.  The appointment of Daniel Freedman was announced Monday, June 5, by Glendalí Rodríguez, UW-Stout provost and vice chancellor for Academic Affairs. Freedman will be responsible for overseeing 24...

MADISON, WI (June 5, 2023) — The Wisconsin Alumni Association today announced the recipients of its 2023 alumni awards. “These individuals are a living reminder of the tremendous impact that UW-Madison has on the world through the achievements and contributions of alumni,” says Sarah Schutt, chief alumni engagement officer and executive director of the Wisconsin Alumni Association.

In the Wisconsin Bankers Association’s biannual Economic Conditions Survey of Wisconsin bank CEOs, nearly three quarters of respondents rated Wisconsin’s current economic health as “excellent” or “good.” These most recent survey results show some easing of inflation and recession concerns; 86% of respondents predict inflation to fall or stay about the same over the next six months, compared to 76% of respondents in the prior survey conducted at the end of 2022. Pessimism is...

MADISON, WIS. – World Dairy Expo® recently welcomed Brian Paul, Milton, Wis., as the organization’s new Trade Show Manager. In this role, Paul will work on all aspects involved in planning and executing the world’s largest dairy-exclusive trade show, including working closely with Expo’s trade show exhibitors and the Commercial Exhibitor Committee. Paul has extensive...

De Pere, Wis.: St. Norbert College’s Kress Inn was recently a recipient of the prestigious 2023 Ring of Honor Award from Choice Hotels International Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest lodging franchisors.  The Ring of Honor designation is awarded to the top 1 percent of hotels within the brand, representing a tremendous...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), at the request of the Legislative Trails Caucus, is seeking public comment on a draft update to the state’s Trails Network Plan. The updated plan features a new, more user-friendly format. As part of this release, the DNR is also requesting input from the public on...

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announces new driver license and identification (ID) cards with updated security features. The new cards debut June 5 with new design elements built within the cards to make them more resistant to fraud.  “Wisconsin DMV continues to stay on the leading edge of technology...

MILWAUKEE – Uline, North America's leading distributor of shipping, industrial and packaging materials, continues to expand in Southeastern Wisconsin, with plans to add more than 200 employees and a combined 4.5 million square feet of new development over the next several years. This expansion will bring Uline to 14.5 million square feet of industrial and office space...

Madison Circus Space invites you to attend “The Anniversary Show” on Friday, June 23rd at 7:30pm, and Saturday, June 24th at 5pm and 8pm. From our humble beginnings in an old warehouse to our current operations in a custom-built, state-of-the-art facility, MCS has come a long way! This family-friendly show will serve as the...

Madison, WI – The Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) Local 39 has moved to suspend its strike on employer TruStage, formerly CUNA Mutual Group. Approximately 450 workers represented by the Union began an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) strike on May 19th and have been on strike for more than two weeks. The Union has filed nine ULP...

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin says new federal legislation would make electric motorcycles more affordable while supporting manufacturers including Harley-Davidson.  The Madison Dem last week introduced the Electric Motorcycle Parity Act alongside U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, a Democrat from Pennsylvania. The bill would add certain qualifying motorcycles to the list of vehicles that qualify for...

-- U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin says new federal legislation would make electric motorcycles more affordable while supporting manufacturers including Harley-Davidson.  The Madison Dem last week introduced the Electric Motorcycle Parity Act alongside U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, a Democrat from Pennsylvania. The bill would add certain qualifying motorcycles to the list of vehicles that qualify...