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California Fur Ban Could Impact Wisconsin's Mink Farmers

October 21, 2019 - 6:00am

Wisconsin's economy once revolved around fur. Now, the mink farmers that supply pelts for luxury garments and the groups that represent them worry about a possible fur ban trend.

Great Lakes Ports Tracking Ahead With Cargo

October 21, 2019 - 5:45am

Great Lakes ports are on pace to handle more cargo this year while shipments are down on the St. Lawrence Seaway so far this year.

Craft Beer Makers Predict Future Growth In Southwestern Wisconsin

October 18, 2019 - 6:10am

Two craft brewers from La Crosse say they're doing well but are hoping to expand in the future.

Park Falls Paper Mill Sale Falls Through, Liquidation Might Follow

October 18, 2019 - 5:45am

An effort to find a buyer for a Park Falls paper mill has fallen through, and the next step for Flambeau River Papers could be liquidation.

Experts Say There's No Farm Crisis, But Plenty Of Challenges

October 18, 2019 - 5:45am

A new report from the Federal Reserve says harvests in large areas of the Midwest — including Wisconsin — will be much smaller this year.

Wisconsin Farmers, Ethanol Producers Say EPA Proposal Won't Ensure Needed Demand

October 16, 2019 - 4:30pm

One Wisconsin corn grower says Trump Administration oversold how much a ethanol regulation change will help farmers.

State Touts Nursing As In-Demand Profession

October 16, 2019 - 6:05am

Health care continues to be a dominant part of Wisconsin's economy and the position of registered nurse is ranked third on a list of so-called " hot jobs " by the Department of Workforce Development.

From Middle School To Retirement: Help Wanted

October 15, 2019 - 12:45pm

From reaching out to middle school students to finding jobs retired people can do, businesses in western Wisconsin are working to fi nd ways to fill a gap in the skilled workforce.

Plan To Move Slaughterhouse Into Milwaukee's Central City Draws Community Criticism

October 15, 2019 - 12:00pm

Last month, the city of Milwaukee celebrated its ability to lure a large production facility from a nearby suburb to continue its efforts to revitalize a long-struggling central city business park.

Craft Distilleries Become Key To Wisconsin Tourism

October 11, 2019 - 6:05am

The business of craft distilling is growing in Wisconsin and in some communities, Wisconsin-made vodka, whiskey and other spirits are becoming a crucial part of a marketing pitch to tourists.

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California Fur Ban Could Impact Wisconsin's Mink Farmers

Great Lakes Ports Tracking Ahead With Cargo

Craft Beer Makers Predict Future Growth In Southwestern Wisconsin

Park Falls Paper Mill Sale Falls Through, Liquidation Might Follow

Experts Say There's No Farm Crisis, But Plenty Of Challenges

Wisconsin Farmers, Ethanol Producers Say EPA Proposal Won't Ensure Needed Demand

State Touts Nursing As In-Demand Profession

From Middle School To Retirement: Help Wanted

Plan To Move Slaughterhouse Into Milwaukee's Central City Draws Community Criticism

Craft Distilleries Become Key To Wisconsin Tourism

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