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Marshfield Clinic's National Children's Center for Rural and Ag Health and Safety Offering Grants

Monday, September 27th, 2021 -- 11:00 AM

(Wisconsin Ag Connection) The National Children's Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety at Marshfield Clinic is offering grants of up to $25,000 each to support ...
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Kenosha Pastor Fasting for Climate Change

Monday, September 27th, 2021 -- 10:01 AM

(AP) A Kenosha pastor is fasting for climate change.
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Critically High Coronavirus Activity in Rural, Western Wisconsin Counties

Monday, September 27th, 2021 -- 10:00 AM

(Terry Bell, WRN) Most of Wisconsin’s “critically high” coronavirus activity is in rural, western counties.
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Executive Committee Members From Last Year's Farm Technology Days Create New Website for Educational Information

Monday, September 27th, 2021 -- 9:02 AM

(Wisconsin Ag Connection) Executive Committee members of last summer's Farm Technology Days show in Eau Claire County have launched a new website to share entertaining and ...
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This Week is Agricultural Tourism Week in Wisconsin

Monday, September 27th, 2021 -- 9:00 AM

(Wisconsin Ag Connection) The Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association is celebrating Agricultural Tourism Week this week.
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Head of Wisconsin Hospital Association Wants People to Understand Pressure Put on Health Care Workers

Monday, September 27th, 2021 -- 8:08 AM

(Bob Hague, WRN) As COVID-19 cases continue to surge across Wisconsin, the head of the Wisconsin Hospital Association wants people to understand the pressures that's putting ...
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Afghan Refugees at Fort McCoy Learning English

Monday, September 27th, 2021 -- 8:06 AM

(WMTV) In preparation for a new life in the United States, Afghan refugees have been learning English at the base.
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Milwaukee Zoo's Oldest Polar Bear Dies

Sunday, September 26th, 2021 -- 9:05 AM

(AP) - MILWAUKEE - North America’s oldest polar bear living in human care at the Milwaukee County Zoo has died. Snow Lilly was euthanized Friday due to her declining ...
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Update: Amtrak's Empire Builder Derails in Montana

Sunday, September 26th, 2021 -- 8:05 AM

Updated to include Amtrak statement.
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Flags at Half-Staff Today for Wisconsin Navy Fireman Killed at Pearl Harbor

Saturday, September 25th, 2021 -- 10:00 AM

Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #133 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., Sept. 25, 2021, in honor of ...
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Provision Partners Photo Contest

Saturday, September 25th, 2021 -- 9:00 AM

(Wisconsin Ag Connection) The Marshfield-based Provision Partners Cooperative is looking for high-quality digital photos for its 2022 calendar.
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Sales of Existing Homes in Wisconsin Outpacing Last Year's Record Purchases

Saturday, September 25th, 2021 -- 8:00 AM

(AP) Sales of existing homes in Wisconsin are outpacing last year’s record purchases, but experts say the lack of inventory has tapped down the hot market.
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