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Wisconsin Regulators OK Natural Gas Power Plant In Superior

January 17, 2020 - 11:00am

The state Public Service Commission voted 2-1 to approve a permit for Dairyland Power Cooperative to build the plant in Superior.

How The 'Phase 1' US-China Trade Deal Will Affect Wisconsin Agriculture

January 16, 2020 - 6:25am

Wisconsin experts and industry advocates agree the deal is a step in the right direction, but they hope "Phase 2" does more.

Shipping Industry Fears Impacts Of Water Regulation On Lake Ontario

January 16, 2020 - 5:00am

Officials on Lake Ontario are hoping to lower lake levels and reduce the risk of flooding by increasing flows, but the shipping industry fears higher flows may halt commercial navigation.

Foxconn Promised Wisconsin 'Innovation Centers,' But Hasn't Yet Delivered

January 13, 2020 - 4:55pm

Foxconn Technoogy Group's innovation centers and North American headquarters In Milwaukee have not happened yet.

For 141 Laid-Off Workers In Merrill, Job Fair Is First Step To A Fresh Start

January 13, 2020 - 6:30am

The sudden closure of a window manufacturer in Merrill left 141 workers without a job. Less than a week after they learned of the closure, many of them attended a job fair to learn about other opportunities.

'This Is A Key State': Wisconsin Officials Reflect On Importance Of DNC

January 7, 2020 - 1:35pm

The Democratic National Convention is six months away and many eyes are on Milwaukee as the city prepares to host nearly 50,000 visitors.

Fond Du Lac Hospital Settles $10M Federal Lawsuit

January 7, 2020 - 6:00am

Agnesian HealthCare and its affiliated physician group will pay $10 million to the state of Wisconsin and federal government in a settlement over accusations it paid doctors to steer Medicare and Medicaid patients to its facilities.

This Year's 'Snow Line' Across Wisconsin Boosts Winter Tourism In The North

January 7, 2020 - 5:55am

It's been a snowy winter already for the northern half of Wisconsin, but the southern half has gotten almost no snow at all. For places that rely on winter tourism, snow cover has an economic impact.

Analyst Predicts More Lean Times For Wisconsin Frac Sand Producers

January 6, 2020 - 5:55am

After a rough year for Wisconsin's frac sand mining industry an industry analyst projects more of the same for the state's sand producers in 2020.

As Regulations Become Clear, Wisconsin Banks More Willing To Serve Hemp Businesses

January 6, 2020 - 5:45am

A new survey from the Wisconsin Bankers Association shows nearly half of banks not providing services to hemp businesses plan to do so in 2020.

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Wisconsin Regulators OK Natural Gas Power Plant In Superior

How The 'Phase 1' US-China Trade Deal Will Affect Wisconsin Agriculture

Shipping Industry Fears Impacts Of Water Regulation On Lake Ontario

Foxconn Promised Wisconsin 'Innovation Centers,' But Hasn't Yet Delivered

For 141 Laid-Off Workers In Merrill, Job Fair Is First Step To A Fresh Start

'This Is A Key State': Wisconsin Officials Reflect On Importance Of DNC

Fond Du Lac Hospital Settles $10M Federal Lawsuit

This Year's 'Snow Line' Across Wisconsin Boosts Winter Tourism In The North

Analyst Predicts More Lean Times For Wisconsin Frac Sand Producers

As Regulations Become Clear, Wisconsin Banks More Willing To Serve Hemp Businesses

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