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May foreclosures down in Wisconsin

June 15, 2012 - 10:04am

Foreclosures in Wisconsin dropped 18 percent in May from the previous month and are down 16 percent from May of last year.

Daren Blomquist, Vice President of the foreclosure tracking firm RealtyTrac, says Wisconsin's numbers continue to contrast the rest of country. "It's interesting because Wisconsin seems to zig when the...

Great Lakes ports watching European market closely

June 13, 2012 - 12:00am

Economic struggles in Europe could yet reach back across the Atlantic to bite Great Lakes ports, but this shipping season has seemed 'so far, so good.'

The total tonnage from Great Lakes ports through the St. Lawrence Seaway is up almost 4% this year over last. Iron ore shipments were up...

Mixed signs from latest unemployment numbers

June 12, 2012 - 2:40pm

There's both good news and bad news in an announcement on unemployment numbers from the state Department of Workforce Development.

First the good news. The unemployment rate dropped to 6.8 percent in April. Over 27,000 more people had jobs in April than at the same time last year. DWD spokesman John...

Hiring forecast predicts more jobs around Milwaukee

June 12, 2012 - 2:35pm

A new jobs survey says hiring should step up in Wisconsin over the next three months.

Milwaukee-based Manpower Incorporated says its third quarter hiring survey shows a projected upswing. Manpower says 26 percent of state employers plan to add workers, five percent forecast layoffs, and about two-thirds foresee no change in...

Arts have been a boon to state economy

June 12, 2012 - 12:09pm

Wisconsin’s non-profit arts and culture organizations have been a boost for the economy, despite the recent recession, according to a national study by Americans for the Arts.

When times are tough, people still go to museums, the theater, or music performances. The Arts and Economic Prosperity Study found in 2010, arts...

Palermo workers say,

June 12, 2012 - 12:01pm

A test of union organizing in the post-Walker-recall election era is baking in Milwaukee.

Marchers chanted, "No justice, no pizza" outside the Palermo's pizza factory in Milwaukee Monday. Labor organizers say about 150 workers are on strike, while the company says the number is 70. Some employees have been fired over...

Wisconsin's public unions say they'll adjust to protect their future

June 11, 2012 - 2:54pm

Many of Governor Scott Walker's supporters see victory in last week's recall election as another nail in the coffin of public employee unions. But union advocates say government workers will just have to find another way to defend their interests in the workplace.

Almost exactly a year ago today Gov. Walker...

Communities near new St Croix River crossing plan for growth

June 11, 2012 - 2:28pm

Some communities in far western Wisconsin are planning for growth now that a new bridge across the St. Croix River is in the works.

The new bridge will be called the St. Croix River Crossing. It will replace an 80 year old lift bridge and will link Stillwater, Minnesota to Houlton,...

Brokaw residents losing hope for mill town's future

June 5, 2012 - 12:00am

Longtime residents of the central Wisconsin village of Brokaw are losing hope for the future of their company town, as the impact of the Wausau Paper mill closure sinks in.

Organic processors optimistic about future

June 4, 2012 - 12:00am

A recent survey has found Wisconsin organic processors expect to expand their businesses in the near future.

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May foreclosures down in Wisconsin

Great Lakes ports watching European market closely

Mixed signs from latest unemployment numbers

Hiring forecast predicts more jobs around Milwaukee

Arts have been a boon to state economy

Palermo workers say,

Wisconsin's public unions say they'll adjust to protect their future

Communities near new St Croix River crossing plan for growth

Brokaw residents losing hope for mill town's future

Organic processors optimistic about future

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