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MADISON – In response to the Food and Drug Administration issuing their guidance for plant-based products, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Krentz issued the following statement: “Consumers choose milk because it is a trusted term associated with quality and nutrition. This trust has been built over generations of Wisconsin dairy farmers who take...

MENASHA, Wis. (Feb. 22, 2023) - Prospera Credit Union is closing all of its branches on Thursday, February 23, 2023, due to hazardous weather conditions. Despite the physical Prospera Credit Union locations being closed on Thursday, the Prospera Credit Union call center and self-service ITMs will be available as well as its online banking services. To access the...

NeighborWorks Green Bay was one of 45 nonprofits honored to participate in Give Big Green Bay for a second year in a row. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, volunteers, supporters, and staff, NeighborWorks Green Bay rounded out the top 10 with a total of $61, 830 from 169 donors.  NeighborWorks Green Bay’s challenge continues to...

GREEN BAY, WI – Out of 2,249 entries in the 2023 United States Championship Cheese Contest, just 20 cheeses remain in the hunt for the title: U.S. Champion Cheese.  Over the past two days in Green Bay, Wisconsin, a team of 42 elite cheese judges have evaluated entries from 35 states based on their technical merits, including flavor,...

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative says it’s disappointed that the FDA would continue to allow certain plant-based products to be marketed as milk.  The federal agency has released its latest draft guidance document on labeling of plant-based milk alternatives and voluntary nutrient statements, opening up a two-month comment period.  Despite disagreeing with...

Contact: David Callender, 608.210.6706Releases online at:wedc.org/newsroom WEDC agreement to create new investment, export opportunities SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA. FEB. 22, 2023 – University of Wisconsin alumni living in South Korea will promote Wisconsin as a good place to do business and encourage Korean investment in the state under a new agreement to be...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council recently announced their annual awards honoring those dedicated to protecting, preserving and increasing the number of trees that line city streets, fill community parks and beautify neighborhoods throughout the state. The Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council advises the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on managing urban and community forest resources.

MENASHA, Wis. (Feb. 22, 2023) – Faith Technologies Incorporated (FTI) a national leader in engineering, construction, manufacturing and clean energy, has made an investment in the Wisconsin-based venture capital firm, TitletownTech. Founded by the Green Bay Packers and Microsoft, TitletownTech’s vision is to form a powerful, collaborative network to create, build and invest in new technologies and bring new ventures to...

MADISON, Wis. – Millions of people in the United States suffer from headaches and migraines, and UW Health is looking to help these patients with more specialty trained providers. Recently, UW Health in northern Illinois launched the Headache Medicine Fellowship Program in partnership with the University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford to train...

Black River Falls, Jackson County, Wisconsin - The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Franklin E. and Eva E. Keefe House in the National Register of Historic Places on February 2, 2023. The Keefe House is one of the finest early twentieth century residences remaining in the city of Black River Falls....

Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin - The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Oriental Theatre in the National Register of Historic Places on February 2, 2023. The Oriental Theatre is located at 2216-2230 North Farwell Avenue Milwaukee. The Oriental Theatre is an excellent example of a “movie palace” from 1927. A movie palace...

MILWAUKEE, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Financial strength remains a hallmark for Northwestern Mutual as the 166-year-old company once again reported historically strong annual business performance. Between its distinct approach to comprehensive financial planning, industry-leading life insurance offerings, the continued growth of its wealth management business and highly productive field force of advisors, Northwestern Mutual's results underscore that financial...