Economy
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Trump’s trade war took a toll on shipments in the Twin Ports last year
Cargo shipments at the Port of Duluth-Superior slumped last year due to headwinds driven by unfavorable market trends, shifting trade lanes and President Donald Trump’s trade war.
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Nicotine pouches may help smokers quit, but pose addictive risks for young people
Pouches are the fastest growing nicotine product on the market in America. Studies show that while they may help addicted people lower risk, they’re also a potential gateway for young people.
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Wisconsin service industry workers see benefits of federal ‘no tax on tips’ policy
Changes to federal and state income tax policies could make service industry careers easier to sustain.
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PSC analysts, groups say We Energies’ proposed data center rates pose risks to customers
Analysts for state utility regulators and interest groups say a proposal from We Energies for special electric rates charged to data centers could pose risks for other customers’ utility bills.
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DeForest announces it won’t move forward with controversial $12B data center
The Madison suburb of DeForest, where a $12 billion data center proposal has been in development for months, abruptly announced the data center “is not feasible.”
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Wisconsin moves forward with PFAS limits that Trump EPA is rolling back
The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board advanced PFAS limits that mirror federal standards, which the EPA is planning to weaken.
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Polaris to close manufacturing plant in Osceola, lay off 200 workers
Logo of Indian motorcycle at the Auto Expo in Greater Noida, near New Delhi, India, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016. (Altaf Qadri/AP Photo)
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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.










