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He wanted to farm — but didn’t need to inherit one

Sam Peetz grew up around agriculture, but his path to dairy ownership wasn’t through inheriting his family’s farm. His road took him to Rosy-Lane Holsteins LLC near Watertown, Wis. He started as an employee there, worked his way into management and purchased an ownership stake in 2024. “I...

Watertown, WI · 5d
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GazetteXtra

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GM/JATCO site referendum passes

JANESVILLE — On Wednesday morning, the 250-acre, former Janesville General Motors/JATCO site will continue to be blighted, vacant, disused, overgrown with brush and strewn with rubble — with major environmental cleanup needed. But the difference is that now, if a developer wants to build out an industrial project across 100 acres of the site, and it’ll cost more than $450 million, voters automatically get authority to approve or deny it. The numbers aren’t official until the county canvass meeting, but with the unofficial total vote in on the referendum question at press time, 16,779 residents in Janesville had voted “Yes” to the referendum, compared to 9,932 votes who voted “No.” It means voters will have the authority to OK larger-ticket items at the GM/JATCO site, either through special or regular elections. It came after a weeks-long information war between business interests and labor groups favoring a reduction in red tape, and grassroots neighborhood organizers who wanted the public’s voice to ring just as loudly as a prospective developer’s. Business interest and labor groups like Grow Janesville Responsibly vehemently opposed the referendum, saying they fear it will chase away some large-scale prospects for redevelopment that could bring serious environmental cleanup that

Janesville, WI · 4d

The Country Today

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International dairy expo held in Madison

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) International Agribusiness Center (IABC) hosted 13 delegations representing 21 different countries during World Dairy Expo, held in Madison from Sept. 29 to Oct. 2. More than 130 delegates from nearly every continent came to Wisconsin to tour farms and agricultural businesses, connect with suppliers and enjoy the state’s world-famous dairy products. Countries represented in the delegations included Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, Cameroon, China, Ecuador, Guatemala, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Taiwan, Thailand, Ukraine and Vietnam. DATCP worked directly with delegations sponsored by Food Export Midwest, USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council, U.S. Livestock Genetics Export and the World Initiative for Soy in Human Health. Delegates visited farms, genetics operations, crop and animal feed businesses and other agricultural enterprises throughout Wisconsin to gain firsthand insight into the state’s agricultural production, processing capabilities, and diverse range of products. The visits included farms and facilities supported by the Wisconsin Corn Growers Association, Wisconsin Soybean Association, and Wisconsin Biofuels Association, as well as University of Wisconsin (UW) Extension and College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) sites. These included the Arlington Research Station

Madison, WI · 1d

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CBRE closes sale of 4.66-acre parcel in Fitchburg

CBRE brokered the sale of a 4.66-acre parcel at the northwest corner of County Highway MM and U.S. Highway 14 in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. Louisville, Kentucky-based Trilogy Real Estate Fitchburg LLC purchased the property from Fairchild Development LLC for $2.23 million, marking the company’s third location in the Madison market and expanding its footprint beyond its existing Waunakee and Sun Prairie locations.

Fitchburg, WI · 4d
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stoughtonnews.com

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Business Spotlight: Stoughton Health welcomes surgeons, expands care

For many people, symptoms such as abdominal pain, digestive concerns, hemorrhoids, vein problems or a hernia can interfere with daily life. Delaying care often means living with discomfort longer than necessary. To help patients access treatment sooner, Stoughton Health is pleased to welcome Dr. Jonathon Kuo and Dr. Aaron Perme...

Stoughton, WI · 3d

Madison365

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Luna’s Groceries owner launches fundraiser to keep South Madison store open

Mariam Nuñez hopes community support can help replace broken refrigeration, attract customers and cover rent as some misfortunes have hit her Luna’s Groceries on Park Street in the heart of Madison’s South Side. Nuñez is giving herself 30 days to raise the money needed to keep Luna’s...

Madison, WI · 4d

wisbusiness.com

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Victory Homes of Wisconsin, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital: Host Groundbreaking Ceremony for the 3rd Annual Madison St. Jude Showplace Home

SUN PRAIRIE, WI — Victory Homes of Wisconsin, in partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, invites community members, trade partners, and supporters to attend the official groundbreaking ceremony for the 3rd Annual Madison St. Jude Showplace Home. This event marks the launch of a new mission...

Madison, WI · 3d

sgbonline.com

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EXEC: Hydro Flask-Osprey-OXO Parent Rejects Takeover Offer from Spectrum Brands

Helen of Troy Limited, the parent of the Hydro Flask, Osprey, OXO brands, confirmed Wednesday that its Board has unanimously rejected an unsolicited, proposal to acquire the company for $37 per share from Empower Brands Holdings Group, which is owned by Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. and Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. Helen of Troy described the proposal as “opportunistic” and said its recently-launched turnaround plan will deliver a better payback for shareholders.

Middleton, WI · 4d

spectrumnews1.com

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Now Hiring: Kikkoman growth brings more job opportunities to southern Wisconsin

JEFFERSON, Wis. — Kikkoman is planning a $560 million investment in Jefferson as the company continues to grow its soy sauce production footprint in southern Wisconsin. The company has operated in Walworth County for more than 50 years. Brandon De Leon, Kikkoman’s production manager of bottling and drying, said...

Jefferson, WI · 5d

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City of Madison sets meeting schedule for data center plan

The companies, people and issues shaping business in Madison and the Capital Region. The city of Madison unveiled its remaining schedule of meetings to consider its proposed regulatory framework on data centers, and final City Council action could come on Jan. 12. The schedule was announced during an Oct. 30...

Madison, WI · 5d

Lovely Garden Roots

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Newly Planted Evergreens Need About 2 Inches of Water a Week Until the Ground Freezes, Twice What Established Ones Get

Extension experts say new conifers need about 2 inches of water a week until the ground freezes, twice the 1 inch that established evergreens get.

Dane County, WI · 5d

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Jefferson County’s new Food and Beverage campus welcomes Kikkoman, Supremo cheese and protein producer Onego Bio

JEFFERSON — The first bottles of the tangy, savory, umami-rich soy sauce Kikkoman is known for rolled off of the new bottling line at its manufacturing facility here on Sept. 18. Jefferson, just over 30 miles east of Madison, is now home to the third Kikkoman manufacturing plant in...

Jefferson County, WI · 5d

civicmedia.us

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Baraboo Hometown Pharmacy has officially closed its doors

Baraboo Hometown Pharmacy has officially closed its doors. The sudden announcement comes as a shock to the local community, but strict contractual obligations during the transition to Walgreens legally prevented the pharmacy from sharing the news earlier. According to the pharmacy's team, the closure was driven by the unsustainable practices...

Baraboo, WI · 8d

captimes.com

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Wisconsin price checks cited in federal lawsuit against Dollar General

The Cap Times is an independent newsroom serving Madison and Wisconsin. Sign up for the Morning Update to receive news in your inbox each morning. A retail giant in Wisconsin is under fire from state and federal regulators over its pricing of products in stores. The Wisconsin Department of Justice...

Wisconsin · 10d

Daily Cardinal

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Wisconsin Energy Institute panel examines data centers’ electric grid demands

Experts in engineering, data science and energy policy discussed how the rapid growth of data centers could strain Wisconsin’s electric grid at a Wisconsin Energy Institute panel Oct. 27. The discussion, part of the Nelson Institute’s Forward in Energy Forum, brought together perspectives from engineering, economics and public policy....

Wisconsin · 7d

familyvacationsus.com

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Wisconsin Thrift Hunters Keep Raving About This Antique Mall In Madison, So Bring An Empty Trunk

More than 120 independent dealers share one building here, and every single booth has its own personality. That’s a lot of different tastes packed under a single roof. I can’t imagine walking out with nothing. The floor stretches across about 18,000 square feet. It also holds the title...

Madison, WI · 13d

Channel3000com News 3 Now

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Janesville tax levy sees slight reduction

JANESVILLE, Wis. — The School District of Janesville announced that its property tax rate fell from $7.70 to $7.35.

Janesville, WI · 10d

stoughtonnews.com

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Council talks riverfront development amendment

The Stoughton City Council talked redevelopment Tuesday, Oct. 27 - albeit in closed session - to consider amending a potential development agreement with Alexander Company for riverfront housing development. City attorney Rick Manthe said the city recently received a request from Alexander Company for an amendment including a TIF agreement...

Stoughton, WI · 9d