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In Boulder Junction, also known as the “Musky Capital of the World,” leaders want their town to be recognized as more than a seasonal tourist destination with prime fishing.

The community is confronting future plans for Ashland’s downtown with vision, resilience, and a shared commitment to shaping the future.

The City of Manitowoc was awarded a $40,000 Vibrant Spaces grant to assist with supporting the Wisconsin Maritime Museum’s vision for the garden as a destination for education, reflection, and celebration.

Kiel's vision of reenergizing the heart of the city is taking shape through a mix of historic preservation, small business support, and creative transformation of underused spaces.

Each initiative in the city of La Crosse is a chance to strengthen connections, foster inclusion, and build a city where vibrancy is shared by all who live, work, and visit.

The project speaks to the value of collaboration among various groups in a community and how it’s necessary to get things done.

Music will soon rise from the heart of Rib Lake as a new bandshell and community venue takes shape, transforming Ice Age Park into a vibrant hub for connection and community.

The most recent collaborative effort between the City of Medford and the Village of Gilman is the FIX-IT Grant, which will support small businesses within the two communities with grants to jumpstart projects.

From the center of town to the ends of its many ski and hiking trails, the Town of Cable is breathing new life into its outdoor spaces.

Mineral Point is working on a series of transformative projects that reimagine public spaces, expand local businesses, and invest in the future of their downtown.

Dodgeville is taking steps to make sure its downtown continues to thrive through projects that create places to gather, support small businesses that strengthen the community, and meet the community’s needs.

Five vacant buildings in Mauston have found new life as local businesses, bringing fresh energy to downtown.