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More buildings are using mass timber. Could it boost Wisconsin’s forest industry?
The emerging technology of mass timber could have implications for Wisconsin’s forestry industry.
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GOP candidates running for governor talk Trump, $40M primary fundraising goal
While more than a half-dozen Democrats have announced campaigns for Wisconsin’s open governor’s race, the Republican field is — at this point — a one-on-one contest.
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Tyson will close one plant and cut shifts at another. What that means for beef prices and one small town
The announcement that Tyson would shutter a massive beef processing plant in Nebraska was the first such closure in more than a decade. Beef processors are running at lower capacity, as the U.S. cattle herd size is the smallest it’s been since the 1950s.
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Former Wisconsin lawmakers back effort to curb congressional stock trading
An effort in Washington to limit how members of Congress engage in stock trading has the backing of a bipartisan mix of former Wisconsin lawmakers.
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Hackers are targeting US farms and food companies. Lawmakers say it’s time to act
The agri-food sector isn’t one of the top targets for cybercriminals — but as farms and production facilities become more reliant on technology, they also become more vulnerable.
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Shawano County mill reopens, easing strain on timber processing across the Northwoods
A mill in Shawano County that closed a year ago is set to reopen as the first chip mill in the U.S. purchased by a logger co-op.
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Most Wisconsin wetlands would lack federal protection under EPA’s proposed rule
Only 13 percent of Wisconsin’s wetlands would fall under federal protection under proposed changes to the “waters of the United States” rule unveiled last month, but most would still be protected under state law.
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It’s been more than 2 decades since Wisconsin’s last commutation. Advocates want Evers to change that
Advocates want Democratic Gov. Tony Evers to use his power to reduce prison sentences before he leaves office at the start of 2027.
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Milwaukee Brewers to play in MLB Little League Classic in 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers will play the Atlanta Braves in the MLB Little League Classic in Pennsylvania on Aug. 23, 2026.
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Wisconsin performing arts organizations hit by ticket scams
Inflated ticket prices on predatory sites are hurting sales and causing frustration for venues around the state.










