Energy & Safety: Authorities are investigating two separate Enbridge incidents in northern Wisconsin: a fire at an Enbridge building in Superior (no one inside; graffiti reported) and renewed scrutiny around Line 5 bypass work after a prior leak. Infrastructure & Risk: Wisconsin DOT data shows work-zone crashes are up 15% on the I-41 expansion between north Appleton and De Pere, with the biggest jump (54%) on a tighter Kaukauna-to-De Pere stretch. Wastewater Contract Fight: Milwaukee’s MMSD advanced a 10-year wastewater operations contract with Jacobs to the full commission without a recommendation as Veolia’s lawsuit continues, with a court decision expected later. Power & Data Centers: Clean energy advocates warn Wisconsin’s utility model could push data-center-driven demand toward new fossil fuel plants, as Invenergy and We Energies weigh gas generation. Education & Research-to-Market: UWM won a $6M NSF grant to help move research discoveries into real-world applications through stronger industry and community partnerships. Agriculture & Processing: CHS plans a major $700M soybean crush plant in Evansville, expanding processing capacity by 60%. Community & Aging: St. Croix County’s ADRC is launching an Expo for older adults and caregivers focused on scams, health resources, and benefits counseling. Local Government: Winnebago County is addressing 2026 budget discrepancies tied to dissolved services and levy/funding differences.