Economy
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UW-Platteville creates online cannabis courses to meet growing job market
In a state where marijuana remains illegal, UW-Platteville is enrolling continuing education students in its online cannabis program to learn about the cultivation, compliance and safe usage of marijuana.
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Mount Pleasant approves site plans for Microsoft data center expansion
The tech giant plans to build 15 additional data centers in Mount Pleasant as part of two new campuses worth more than $13 billion.
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Cow cuddles and farm-churned ice cream are helping Midwest dairies thrive despite low milk prices
Cow cuddling, ice cream churning and farm tours are among the tactics dairy farmers are employing to compensate for low milk prices.
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At least 4 Wisconsin communities signed secrecy deals for billion-dollar data centers
Massive data center proposals are often developed in secret. Wisconsin has now joined several states with legislative proposals to make the process more transparent.
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New WEDC head shares vision for Wisconsin economic development, data centers
John W. Miller takes over the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation at a time of economic uncertainty.
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Pursuing a farming dream after high school
Kory Adams is not even a year out from high school. But he’s now the owner of his own cattle ranch and pursuing his dream of a life on the farm in northern Wisconsin.
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Aging Wisconsin: Wisconsin’s baby boomers are state’s fastest growing age range
WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” kicks off a series aimed at understanding the impact of the state’s aging population on workforce needs, community services, and more. This conversation kicks looks at the big trends we’re seeing.
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Trump campaigned on lowering prices, but many Wisconsinites still feel pinched
Experts and business leaders say one reason prices have remained elevated is the president’s aggressive use of tariffs in 2025.
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Data centers could cost Wisconsin’s energy system billions, increase reliance on fossil fuels
Spiking energy demand driven by data center development could lead to between $113 billion and $130 billion in total electricity system costs for Wisconsin by 2050, while increasing the state’s reliance on fossil fuels.
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Miron Construction will drop lawsuit against Green Bay over park project
A Fox Valley construction company is dropping a lawsuit it filed against Green Bay over concerns about the city’s bidding process for a park pavilion project.










