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Additional case of bird flu confirmed in commercial poultry flock in Barron County

MADISON, Wis. (WEAU) - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is announcing it has identified an additional case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in a commercial poultry flock in Barron County, marking the eighth detection of HPAI in Wisconsin poultry this year. According to a press release...

Barron County, WI · 18d
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Wisconsin Farm Bureau President Says Concerns About the Ag Impact of Data Centers Are Growing

(Jared White, Brownfield Ag News) The president of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation says concerns about the agricultural impact of data centers are growing. According to Jared White with Brownfield Ag News, Brad Olson, who farms in Polk County, says the organization is preparing for its annual meeting in early December, and a common theme is appearing in the resolution process.

Wisconsin · 18d
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The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) is reminding electric and natural gas utility customers to make payment arrangements

The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) is reminding electric and natural gas utility customers to make payment arrangements or seek financial help prior to the start of the annual winter heating disconnection moratorium. Under Wisconsin state law, utility providers are barred from shutting off essential residential heating services from November 1st through April 15th for nonpayment.

Wisconsin · 18d
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Soil, water and wildlife efforts put five Wisconsin farms in spotlight

Five Wisconsin farmers and forestland owners have been selected as finalists for the 2026 Wisconsin Leopold Conservation Award, an honor recognizing landowners who demonstrate outstanding stewardship of soil health, water quality and wildlife habitat on working lands. The award, named after renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, celebrates farmers and forestland owners...

Wisconsin · 19d
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New data shows housing affordability falling, mortgage rates rising

New data from the Wisconsin Realtors Association shows housing affordability fell 5.5% over the past 12 months.

Wisconsin · 17d

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Gov. Evers, PSC Announce $11.5 Million Awarded to Support Clean Energy Innovation in Wisconsin

MADISON, WI — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), today announced that 36 school districts, nonprofit organizations, local and Tribal governments, manufacturers, and higher education institutions will receive $11.5 million from the Energy Innovation Grant Program (EIGP) to reduce energy usage, expand the deployment of clean energy technologies, bolster preparedness and resilience, and bolster comprehensive energy planning statewide.

Wisconsin · 19d

WDIO News Duluth-Superior

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Candidates clash over farm economy, trade and labor at 7th Congressional District town hall

Candidates seeking to represent Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District offered sharply different visions for the future of agriculture Thursday during a virtual town hall hosted by Farm Bureau and Farmers Union organizations, focusing on issues ranging from tariffs and labor shortages to dairy policy and the future of family farms. Republican Michael Alfonso and Democrat Fred […]

Wisconsin · 18d

WausauPilot

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Marathon County home sales, Oct. 12–20, 2026

Ruedebusch Development, the company behind Kronenwetter’s planned 24/7 logistics hub, bought $3.76 million of County Road XX land Monday through an LLC formed in August. The buyer, 2027 Wausau LLC, was organized Aug. 5, according to state corporate records, which list the company’s principal office at 4605 Dovetail Drive in Madison — the headquarters of Ruedebusch Development & Construction Inc. and its affiliate RDC National Inc., a firm that specializes in build-to-suit development for single tenants. The seller, Alliance Holdings LLC, owns the land along County Road XX where Ruedebusch plans a 230,000-square-foot distribution facility operating around the clock. The transfer, recorded Oct. 19, covers commercial land at 1671 and 1693 County Road XX and ranks as the second-largest Marathon County transaction of the past month, behind only the $5.53 million sale of The Reserve at Greenwood Hills.

Marathon County, WI · 20d

WausauPilot

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Wausau Finance Committee sends 2027 budget to City Council

The city’s share of taxes on a $200,000 Wausau home would rise about $72 under the 2027 budget the Finance Committee sent to the City Council on Tuesday. Committee members voted 4-1 to recommend the plan at the end of a session that ran more than two hours and included nine amendment votes.

Wausau, WI · 19d

The Money Overview

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Twelve insurers are leaving Medicare Advantage for 2027, Becker’s counts from CMS data, among them Aspirus in Wisconsin and iCircle in New York

Twelve insurers are leaving the Medicare Advantage market for 2027, according to a tally by Becker’s Payer Issues drawn from CMS data. They range from Braven Health in New Jersey to Sharp Health Plan in San Diego, and eight of the twelve are owned wholly or partly by health systems. Medicare’s Open Enrollment runs through […] The post Twelve insurers are leaving Medicare Advantage for 2027, Becker’s counts from CMS data, among them Aspirus in Wisconsin and iCircle in New York appeared first on The Money Overview .

Wisconsin · 21d

Fox11online.com

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Home sales, prices in Wisconsin slow down as mortgage rates climb

MADISON (WLUK) -- Rising mortgage rates contributed to a drop in home sales and a slowdown in prices last month in Wisconsin, real estate agents say. The Wisconsin Realtors Association reported a 2.4% drop in existing home sales in September compared to the same month in 2025. Meanwhile, the median price rose 1.5% to $342,000.

Wisconsin · 18d

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As data centers test Wisconsin’s electrical grid, job opportunities flourish 60 feet in the air

On a sunny morning in late August, a dozen teenagers wearing reflective vests and work boots stand on a hill overlooking the farm fields of their central Wisconsin college. A few steps away is the classroom where they’ll learn how electricity works. Beside it, a handful of poles six stories tall mark the training yard where they’ll train to install and repair power lines, a skill that’s increasingly in need as Wisconsin’s infrastructure ages and data centers demand ever more energy.

Wisconsin · 19d

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State regulators approve 2 southern Wisconsin natural gas plants

State utility regulators have signed off on an energy developer’s proposal to build a pair of new natural gas power plants in southern Wisconsin tied to rapidly growing electricity demand from data centers. The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin on Thursday unanimously approved Chicago-based Invenergy’s applications for the Foundry...

Walworth County, WI · 21d

wmtv15news.com

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Amazon plans to hire 3,000 people across Wisconsin as holidays approach

Amazon said more roles will be posted weekly from October through December across their operations network.

Wisconsin · 19d

dairyherd.com

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200 Versus 3,000 Cows: The Real Story of Robotic Milking

The room was set for a fight. On one side: David Trimner, milking 3,000 cows across 30 robots and a conventional parlor in Athens, Wis., and Dan Venteicher, running 200 cows on three robots with his brother in Strawberry Point, Iowa. On the other: Courtney Halbach, outreach specialist for the...

Strawberry Point, IA · 24d

WSAW

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Cranberry growers create giant show of support for Milwaukee Brewers

Milwaukee, WI · 19d

takingthekids.com

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This Charming Wisconsin Country Store Keeps Old-Fashioned Grocery Traditions Alive

Your grocery list never stood a chance. You came for a sandwich, but now you’re eyeing homemade treats, browsing shelves, and wondering how one little store managed to make an ordinary errand this entertaining. There’s something wonderfully old-fashioned about a shop that doesn’t need flashing signs or endless aisles...

Wisconsin · 22d

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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Barron County

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial poultry flock in Barron County. DATCP and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) animal health officials are working together in a joint incident response....

Barron County, WI · 19d

wisconsinrightnow.com

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State Rep. Paul Melotik Brought 40 Years of Small Business Experience to Madison

Paul Melotik spent more than 40 years in private business before he ever cast a vote at the Capitol. Since winning a special election in 2023, the Grafton Republican has put that experience to work on what his neighbors in Ozaukee and Washington counties care about most: taxes, public safety and good-paying jobs.

Ozaukee County, WI · 21d

wizmnews.com

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Wisconsin AG Kaul talks farm issues just before election at Westby area farm

Wisconsin’s attorney general makes a campaign stop near Westby. Incumbent Democrat Josh Kaul says tariffs on farm supplies and equipment are causing financial problems for farmers around the state. Kaul also is speaking in favor of “right to repair” bills, fighting corporate practices that make it difficult for farmers...

Wisconsin · 19d