Foxconn Says No To Screen Manufacturing In State, Frigid Temps Retreat For Now

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Foxconn has announced that they no longer plan to manufacturer TV screens at the Wisconsin location, but do still promise the same number of jobs. We find out what kind of jobs they plan to offer instead. We also take a look at how Wisconsinites and livestock fared given this week’s frigid temperatures.

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  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Laura Pavin Producer
  • Breann Schossow Producer
  • Shawn Johnson Guest
  • Corrinne Hess Guest
  • Lori Getter Guest
  • Dr. Eric Rooker Guest

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