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7 people escape after boat goes through Mississippi River dam gate in southeast Wisconsin
Fox11 News - Wisconsin
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GENOA, Wis. (WLUK) -- Seven people boating on the Mississippi River "miraculously survived" after their boat went through an open dam gate. It happened at the United States Army Corps of Engineers Lock and Dam #8 in Vernon County, located in...
B1G 2025: Wisconsin Defense
Off Tackle Empire - Washington D.C.
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July 9, 2025
In 2023, Wisconsin went 2-1 in rivalry games, and in the loss, the Badger D held Iowa below 250 yards of offense. In 2024, Wisconsin went 0-3 in rivalry games, and the defense was stomped into a paste repeatedly. Mike Tressel still has a job, but...
A special friendship at the Northern Wisconsin State Fair
WEAU - Wisconsin
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July 10, 2025
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WEAU) - The Northern Wisconsin State Fair officially started on Wednesday. With thousands embarking on the grounds this weekend, there’s a lot of hustle and bustle. But for some, the craziness also presents opportunities to...
Northern Wisconsin State Fair opens in Chippewa Falls with star-studded lineup
WKBT - Wisconsin
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CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WKBT) -- The Northern Wisconsin State Fair opened its gates on Wednesday, welcoming visitors to what organizers expect will draw more than 100,000 attendees through Sunday. "At the Northern Wisconsin State Fair, they call us...
TTM Technologies Obtains Sites in Wisconsin, Malaysia
Orange County Business Journal - California
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July 9, 2025
Printed circuit board maker TTM Technologies Inc. said it has acquired a 750,000-square-foot facility in Eau Claire, Wisc., as well as land rights for an additional future manufacturing site in Penang, Malaysia. Financial details were not released...
ERMCO acquires 158,000-square-foot industrial facility in Wisconsin
REJournals
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July 9, 2025
Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative, Inc. (ERMCO), a U.S. manufacturer of transformers and power solutions, acquired a 158,000-square-foot facility at Bristol Business Park in Bristol, Wisconsin. This strategic expansion strengthens...
DNC War Room: Zero deals in 90 days: Trump’s chaotic trade policies are hurting Wisconsin small businesses
WisPolitics - Wisconsin
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July 9, 2025
In response to Trump’s erratic trade war hurting Wisconsin small businesses and consumers, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement: “It’s been 90 days, and Donald Trump not only failed miserably to secure the 90 trade deals he...
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board election opens July 10
WisPolitics - Wisconsin
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July 9, 2025
MADISON, Wis. – Soybean growers in three Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board districts have through August 15 to vote for candidates for three open seats in the 2025 election. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection...
Navy SEAL Veteran Compares Himself to Trump as He Launches His Bid for Wisconsin Governor
Military.com
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July 9, 2025
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A suburban Milwaukee businessman, former Navy SEAL and political newcomer entered Wisconsin's race for governor Wednesday, likening himself to President Donald Trump and promising a “Wisconsin First” agenda. Bill Berrien, 56,...
Republican businessman Bill Berrien announces 2026 Wisconsin governor bid
TMJ4 - Wisconsin
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July 9, 2025
Republican businessman Bill Berrien has announced his candidacy for Wisconsin governor in the 2026 race, bringing his manufacturing experience and Navy SEAL background to the political arena. READ ALSO: Washington Co. executive Josh Schoemann...
Phoenix Investors Buys 1.5 MSF Industrial Park in Corsicana, Texas
REBusinessOnline
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July 9, 2025
30CORSICANA, TEXAS — Milwaukee-based Phoenix Investors has purchased a 1.5 million-square-foot industrial park in Corsicana, a southern suburb of Dallas. The 172-acre property was originally constructed as a build-to-suit distribution center for...
Wisconsin man dies from fireworks injuries
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Wisconsin
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A 46-year-old man died when he was injured by fireworks in Sauk County a day after Independence Day. The Sauk County Sheriff's Office said the incident took place on July 5 shortly before 10 p.m. at E3336 Minicreek Road in La Valle. Upon arrival,...
SDSU begins summer basketball workouts with high energy, expectations
The San Diego Union-Tribune - California
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July 10, 2025
San Diego State began summer basketball workouts this week with a different look and feel, and not just because junior guard BJ Davis is almost unrecognizable after cutting his shoulder-length braids in favor of a more minimalist (and aerodynamic)...
Taxes, immigration and locker rooms: Manufacturer Bill Berrien enters 2026 GOP primary for governor
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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Bill Berrien is the second Republican to officially launch his campaign for governor and criticized Gov. Tony Evers in his ad for wanting to raise taxes, his actions handling the Trump administration’s deportation efforts, vetoing a bill that...
"We played with poor energy": Caitlin Clark and Lexie Hull keep it a buck about Fever struggles after being demolished by Kate Martin & Co.
Sportskeeda
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July 9, 2025
Caitlin Clark and Lexie Hull shared their thoughts on their team's performance after the Indiana Fever lost 80-61 to the Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday. It was the second time Clark's team was defeated by Kate Martin and Co. The last time the...
Construction project on WIS 73 making roads more accessible
WMTV - Wisconsin
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July 7, 2025
COLUMBUS, Wis. (WMTV) - A construction project in Columbus is making streets more accessible for people with disabilities. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is updating curb ramps between Faith Drive and Middleton Street to comply with...
Wisconsin’s ban on many popular vapes met with pushback
Northern News Now - Minnesota
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July 7, 2025
SUPERIOR, Wis. (Northern News Now) - A new Wisconsin law banning most popular vape devices took effect July 1, and some local businesses say it’s already having an impact. Supporters of the ban say the law is designed to protect kids from vaping,...
Navy SEAL veteran and Wisconsin executive enters GOP race for governor
Fox News
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Bill Berrien, a Wisconsin manufacturer and former Navy SEAL, spoke with Fox News Digital on Wednesday in his first national exclusive interview since declaring his candidacy. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: Bill Berrien,...
Milwaukee loses $34M in federal funds for 6th Street under Trump bill
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Wisconsin
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The more than $30 million for Sixth Street reconstruction that President Joe Biden touted last year on a trip to Milwaukee is no more. The funds, part of a neighborhood access and equity grant program, were rescinded as part of the Trump...
UC San Diego Engineering Dean Emeritus Receives NSF Honor
UC San Diego - California
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In 2023, Conn was recognized with one of the oldest and most prestigious National Academy of Engineering (NAE) awards, the Simon Ramo Founders Award. The only two other people to have received both the Vannevar Bush award and the Simon Ramo...