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Energy, PFAS and Knowles-Nelson on the environmental agenda as Democrats take control

Starkweather Creek empties into Lake Monona at Olbrich Park in Madison. (Photo by Henry Redman/Wisconsin Examiner) Following a campaign in which Wisconsin voters frequently cited concerns about data centers and energy affordability as major issues and Democratic candidates for the Legislature touted plans to restart the state’s land conservation program, Wisconsin Democrats are signaling they’ll use their new control of state government to take action on a number of climate and environmental issues.

Wisconsin · 1d
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Farm Raised Deer in Taylor County Tests Positive for CWD

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources was recently notified by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection that a farm-raised deer on a deer farm in Taylor County tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). This positive result is within 10 miles of the border of both Chippewa...

Taylor County, WI · 19h
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Clearfield Supports East Central Energy’s First-in-Minnesota BEAD Expansion Project

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11, 2026 – Clearfield and East Central Energy are expanding fiber broadband service across Minnesota and Wisconsin – building on ECE's recent federal broadband funding award and ongoing network deployment efforts. The partnership follows ECE's Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment Program agreement of being the first...

Minnesota · 1d
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A Wisconsin utility bill carries $1 billion in shuttered power plants nobody uses, but regulators blocked a bid to add data center costs on top of it

A switchyard outside Milwaukee still hums with equipment tied to power plants that stopped running years ago. Nobody draws electricity from them anymore. Yet the bill for building them never actually closed. Every month, a line on local electric statements quietly covers that unfinished debt. Regulators just decided how much...

Wisconsin · 1d
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De Pere redevelopment turns empty Shopko site into downtown housing

DE PERE, Wis. — A former Shopko site in downtown De Pere has been transformed into a 60-unit apartment building as part of broader efforts to bring more residents, visitors and foot traffic to the area. The building, called 550 William, opened in October. It was developed by Jason...

De Pere, WI · 22h

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$30 million mixed-use development breaks ground in Allouez

ALLOUEZ (WLUK) -- A $30 million development project broke ground in Allouez, marking the start of a planned effort to build up the area around Webster Avenue with more housing, businesses and gathering spaces. The three-story, multiuse building will include apartments along with retail and restaurant space. The complex is...

Allouez, WI · 3d

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GoFundMe Set Up for Manitowoc Cab Company

A family member of a now-closed taxi company is trying to get it back on track. A GoFundMe page has been set up for Maritime Cab as they look to get back up and running. She explains that her father, Daniel, started Maritime Cab back in 2005 with one van.

Manitowoc, WI · 1d

TheTrucker.com

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Beyond the driver's seat: Women truckers share the rewards and realities of life on the road

DALLAS - When 19-year-old Jenna Walker pulls up in her hot-pink Western Star, she doesn't have to tell anyone she's a young woman making her

Green Bay, WI · 1d

NBC 26 WGBA Green Bay

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Rising grocery prices force Fox Cities shoppers to make tough choices

Rising grocery prices are forcing Fox Cities shoppers to change how they eat and spend, while local food pantries report growing demand for assistance.

Green Bay, WI · 1d

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Northeast Wisconsin homeowners say they paid deposit to contractor for work never completed

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Several Northeast Wisconsin homeowners say they paid deposits to Exterior Solutions for roof, siding and window work that was never completed. Authorities in multiple counties have confirmed investigations into the company, and owner Dustin Marks has not appeared at hearings in two small claims cases.

Brown County, WI · 2d

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New Five Below And PetSmart Close To Opening In Manitowoc

Two new stores in Manitowoc appear close to opening. Five Below and PetSmart are going into the former Office Max Building off Dewey Street. Five Below is described as a specialty discount store that offers items between $1 and $5. PetSmart will offer another option for pet owners to buy...

Manitowoc, WI · 17h

WFRV Local 5

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Plant medicine store to close Appleton location amid industry regulation shifts

APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – Happy Trails Medicinals has announced the permanent closure of its Appleton storefront, citing market pressure and ongoing regulatory uncertainty within the hemp industry. The plant medicine specialty store was founded on the principle of educating the community to inspire a modern approach to wellness. Happy Trails focuses on delivering plant medicine […]

Appleton, WI · 2d

Herald Times Reporter

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Rob's Family Market in Manitowoc closing after 22-plus years

MANITOWOC – A longtime lakeshore grocery store is closing its doors for good. “After 22-plus years, we have decided to close our business,” said Rob and Mindi Hollen, who own Rob’s Family Market , on the store’s website. “First, thank you to all our employees who have worked with us over the years. Also, thank you to our family who have supported us in so many ways. And lastly, thanks to our customers and community for supporting us over the last two decades.” October's top headlines: When will Five Below open in Manitowoc? And more October news “This was not an easy decision. We have met a lot of great people along the way, weathered a lot of ups and downs, but now it’s time for us to start a new chapter. Please know how grateful we are to this community for sticking with us for so many years. We will never forget all the great people we’ve met through this journey.” The store, 2330 Menasha Ave., will close around the end of the month. Contact reporter Patti Zarling at pzarling@usatodayco.com or call 920-606-2575. This article originally appeared on Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter: Rob's Family Market in Manitowoc closing after

Manitowoc, WI · 3d

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Appleton ranked top housing market in U.S. by Wall Street Journal, Realtor.com

APPLETON (WLUK) -- If you're looking for a house, Appleton may be the best place in the entire country. Appleton housing market. (WLUK) The Appleton area has the top housing market in the U.S., according to a recent study from the Wall Street Journal and Realtor.com. Appleton ranked second in its summer rankings behind South Bend-Mishawaka, Ind.

Appleton, WI · 1d

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Apple Creek Place names new executive director

Local news about the companies, people and issues that impact business in Northeast Wisconsin and beyond. Apple Creek Place, an assisted living and memory care community in Appleton, named Eric Lehocky, as its new executive director. Apple Creek Place is managed by Health Dimensions Group of Minneapolis. A licensed nursing...

Appleton, WI · 2d

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Downtown Appleton retailers prepare for holidays as national forecasts point to higher spending

APPLETON, Wis. — Retailers in downtown Appleton are preparing for the holiday shopping season, as the National Retail Federation said it expects Americans to spend more than $1 trillion in November and December. The trade group said holiday spending is expected to rise 4.2% from last year. It also...

Appleton, WI · 1d

Realtor.com News & Insights

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Oshkosh Home Prices Dip as Listings Move off the Market Faster

Oshkosh homes moved off the market faster while asking prices dipped, giving buyers and sellers plenty to watch.

Oshkosh, WI · 3d

newmedia-wi.com

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Do the homework before buying hunting land

Purchasing land for hunting — whether it’s a 40-acre property or a multimillion-dollar parcel — is a major investment. Companies like Whitetail Properties Real Estate can help make that purchase easier for buyers and sellers. Luke Gliniecki, an agent for Whitetail Properties who specializes in land in...

Shawano County, WI · 7d

WFRV Local 5

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Invenergy project sees some backlash in Calumet County

CALUMET COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – Community members in rural northern Calumet County are pushing back against a natural gas-powered energy center project. A Chicago-based company called Invenergy is proposing a pair of energy centers on a single plot of land in the town of Brillion. They’re calling it the Forest Junction and Union Depot Energy […]

Calumet County, WI · 3d

takingthekids.com

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The Old-School Wisconsin Meat Market That Locals Prefer To Keep To Themselves

Every sausage link here gets hand-twisted seven times. That’s not a typo, and it’s not a machine doing the work either. The brats come in more than 40 varieties, including Bacon Cheeseburger and Hawaiian. Two brick smokehouses fire up with real hardwood sawdust every weekday. Those same smokers...

Appleton, WI · 6d