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Lawsuit to prevent Buc-ee’s in Oak Creek is dismissed by Milwaukee county judge
WTMJ - Wisconsin
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August 27, 2025
MILWUAKEE— A lawsuit filed against the city of Oak Creek to prevent a Buc-ee’s fueling station from being built near a residential area has been dismissed by a Milwaukee County Court judge. Judge Glen Yamahiro says the case was dismissed based on...
Guide: Our restaurant critic’s dog and a pack of food industry pups share their favorite patios around Chicago
Chicago Tribune - Illinois
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August 26, 2025
As a restaurant critic’s dog, my pup has learned to recognize a good patio even without any food or drink. But somehow he also learned not to seat himself. When he sees some nice tables set outside, he’ll pull me toward a door, in search of a host...
A Small Wisconsin Town Bet Big on a Biodigester. Now the Project Is Defaulting on Its Loans.
Sentient Media
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August 27, 2025
Zahn’s Farms LLC, an approximately 11,500-head dairy operation in Gillett, Wisconsin, is the site of WI RNG Hub North, a manure methane digester project funded using $41.5 million worth of tax-exempt municipal bonds financed by the town. On June...
Pistons president Trajan Langdon on culture reset, roster construction and sports gambling
The New York Times
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August 27, 2025
Editor’s note: This article is part of the Program Builders series, focusing on the behind-the-scenes executives and people fueling the future growth of their sports. After crafting last season’s roster that exceeded expectations, Detroit Pistons...
Kohl’s jumps on outlook boost in sign of consumer resilience
The Detroit News - Michigan
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Kohl’s Corp. shares surged after it offered a more optimistic full-year sales outlook, the latest indication that consumer spending hasn’t yet run out of steam. The company now expects comparable sales to fall no more than 5% this year, an...
Dept. of Natural Resources: Low wild rice production continues in northern Wisconsin; some harvesting opportunities
WisPolitics - Wisconsin
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August 27, 2025
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that this year’s wild rice crop in northern Wisconsin remains low, continuing a pattern of low production in recent years. Annual wild rice production across the...
Six Wisconsin companies featured on the 2025 Inc. 5000 growth list
The Daily Reporter - Wisconsin
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August 27, 2025
Six Wisconsin companies were featured on the Inc. 5000 list of 2025 for exponential growth. Out of the list of six, Kaukauna-based Midwest Restoration ranked No. 1336 for 328% three-year growth. Established in 2008, the company specializes in...
Wisconsin Latino Chamber of Commerce names Juan Corpus exec director
Madison365 - Wisconsin
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August 26, 2025
The Wisconsin Latino Chamber of Commerce (WLCC) Board of Directors announced in a press release Tuesday that Juan Corpus has been designated as the Chamber’s full-time executive director following the retirement of former director Jorge Antezana...
MKE Concert Picks: Live From Radio Milwaukee, St. Vincent and more
Radio Milwaukee - Wisconsin
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August 27, 2025
Milwaukee’s concert scene has a lot going on, so we look at the shows coming up to find the ones you’ll look back on and be glad you went. Then we add them to our weekly Milwaukee Concert Picks. So … Labor Day Weekend. Here we are! Lucky for you,...
Past winners of WMC's annual Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest
Green Bay Press Gazette - Wisconsin
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The annual Coolest Thing Made In Wisconsin debuted an updated logo in 2024.Provided By Wisconsin Manufacturers And CommerceMichael Guster inspects and readies a new Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight engine at the Pilgrim Road engine plant. The...
Milwaukee Tool employee accused of stealing over $1 million in tools
WISN 12 - Wisconsin
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August 26, 2025
Milwaukee Tool employee accused of stealing over $1 million in tools A Milwaukee Tool employee allegedly shipped over a million dollars' worth of tools to himself, prompting an investigation by the company and law enforcement. THAT WAS FINALIZED...
Wisconsin Researchers Sound Alarm Over DEI-Related Research Cuts
Urban Milwaukee - Wisconsin
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August 26, 2025
Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban Milwaukee Joseph J. Zilber School of Public Health at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Photo by Jeramey Jannene. For the last few weeks, Karyn Frick, a neuroscientist at the University of...
Wisconsin's only cottage cheese plant announces $14 million expansion
WKBT - Wisconsin
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WESTBY, Wis. (WKBT) -- Westby Cooperative Creamery announced a $14 million expansion project designed to increase cottage cheese production capacity at Wisconsin's only remaining cottage cheese manufacturing facility. The comprehensive renovation...
Keel laying ceremony underway for USS Wisconsin SSBN 827
NBC 26 - Wisconsin
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August 27, 2025
A keel laying ceremony is underway for USS Wisconsin SSBN 827 in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. The event on Wednesday will mark the official beginning of construction for the U.S. Navy's latest ballistic missile submarine. Keeping with Navy...
Manufacturing groups share impact of Trump's spending bill ahead of Vance's La Crosse visit
WKBT - Wisconsin
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• Experts say JD Vance's stop in La Crosse this week is part of Republicans' strategy to win public opinion on the Big Beautiful Bill • One manufacturing group says a positive of the legislation is its tax provisions • Local manufacturers say the...
Wisconsin youth sue state regulator over climate inaction after historic flooding
Environmental Health News
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August 26, 2025
After deadly flooding damaged thousands of homes in Milwaukee, a group of children and teens is suing Wisconsin’s utility regulator for failing to account for climate change in fossil fuel project approvals. Anita Hofschneider reports for Grist....
U.S. House delegation visits Alaska this week, with focus on mining, timber and drilling
Alaska Beacon
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August 27, 2025
Ten members of the U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on Natural Resources are making an unusual visit to Alaska this week during a break from business on Capitol Hill. The 45-person committee deals with a variety of issues pertaining to...
Miami (OH) vs Wisconsin Prediction, Picks & Odds for August 28 — College Football Week 1
Covers
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Photo By - Imagn Images. Wisconsin Badgers running back Dilin Jones (7) rushes with the football. College football is officially back, and one of the first games of the Week 1 slate sees the Wisconsin Badgers host the Miami (OH) RedHawks. The...
WisDOT emphasizes safety, offers resources for Labor Day travel across Wisconsin
Fox11 News - Wisconsin
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(WLUK) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is urging drivers to prioritize safety and pack some patience ahead of the Labor Day holiday weekend. Drivers can access real-time travel information for highways across Wisconsin 511...
Wisconsin DNR seeks input on permit for rare snake impact in Door County
Madison Reporter - Wisconsin
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August 26, 2025
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced its intention to issue a permit allowing for the incidental take of the eastern ribbonsnake, a species listed as endangered in the state. The proposed permit is connected to the WPS...