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Former Ladysmith elementary school being converted into workforce housing
Ladysmith's former elementary school has sat empty for years, now classrooms are being converted into 40 housing units.
Starting Wednesday, Wisconsin’s food culture will get the “Top Chef” treatment.
What it will show the world, say those connected to the state's culinary scene, is that Wisconsin is — yes — cheese, beer, brats and cranberries, but a whole lot more.
State officials hear from industry, labor on embracing AI without leaving workers behind
With growing advances in artificial intelligence, leaders of Wisconsin agencies are working to create a framework for embracing the technology while protecting workers.
Elkhart Lake awarded $200,000 for housing projects
The Idle Site Redevelopment grant will help the village cover demolition and infrastructure costs of a former county garage site.
Wisconsin’s Drive for $75M Towards Personalized Medicine Innovation
Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub submitted its Phase 2 application seeking $75 million in funds to support six interconnected projects designed to transform the State of Wisconsin into a global leader in biohealth innovation and personalized medicine.
Wisconsin is having a moment—and there’s more to come
There’s been a lot of good news about Wisconsin lately, recent U.S. Census figures show our state’s population grew by about 20,000 in 2023, the biggest one-year increase in this decade.
Expanding housing opportunities in rural Wisconsin
Projects in Ladysmith, Elkhart Lake and Rhinelander highlight efforts to address workforce needs by assisting as local developers.
Kaukauna to revitalize underused alley space
Alley Activation is the concept of utilizing alleys to create a space for business and public use, drawing pedestrian activity.
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