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Homes with acreage in the Southern Wisconsin area, June 9

Homes with acreage in the Southern Wisconsin area, June 9

    Browse through homes with acreage in the Southern Wisconsin real estate market and find your next home!

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    Largest homes for sale in the Southern Wisconsin area, June 8

    Largest homes for sale in the Southern Wisconsin area, June 8

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      Luxury homes for sale in the Southern Wisconsin area, June 6

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        Newly listed homes for sale in Southern Wisconsin area Jun. 5, 2026

        Newly listed homes for sale in Southern Wisconsin area Jun. 5, 2026

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          W School Street reconstruction and closure details

          W School Street reconstruction and closure details

          • City of Columbus

          The City’s contractor has begun W School Street reconstruction from S Ludington to Hibbard, with closures, utility work, and detours planned through mid-October 2026.

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          Notice of 2026 Community Development Block Grant housing award

          Notice of 2026 Community Development Block Grant housing award

          • Dodge County

          The Southern Housing Region has been awarded $4 million in 2026 Community Development Block Grant-Housing funds to support housing assistance for eligible households.

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          Dodge County public health and WIC to host 4th annual Family Fest

          Dodge County public health and WIC to host 4th annual Family Fest

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          Dodge County Public Health and WIC will host the free 4th Annual Family Fest on June 24, 2026, in Beaver Dam to connect residents with local resources.

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          Dam restoration funding update for Neosho project

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          Congressman Fitzgerald supports federal FY27 funding for the Village of Neosho dam restoration project, now included in a House Transportation-HUD bill.

          Electronic dumpster drop-off at village hall

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          An electronic dumpster will be at the Village Hall parking lot from June 11 to June 16. Most electronics are accepted, but Freon items and white goods are not.

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          W School Street reconstruction and closure details

          W School Street reconstruction and closure details

            The City’s contractor has begun W School Street reconstruction from S Ludington to Hibbard, with closures, utility work, and detours planned through mid-October 2026.

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            Notice of 2026 Community Development Block Grant housing award

            Notice of 2026 Community Development Block Grant housing award

              The Southern Housing Region has been awarded $4 million in 2026 Community Development Block Grant-Housing funds to support housing assistance for eligible households.

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              Dodge County public health and WIC to host 4th annual Family Fest

              Dodge County public health and WIC to host 4th annual Family Fest

                Dodge County Public Health and WIC will host the free 4th Annual Family Fest on June 24, 2026, in Beaver Dam to connect residents with local resources.

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                Journeyman lineman job opening in Wisconsin Dells

                Journeyman lineman job opening in Wisconsin Dells

                  The City of Wisconsin Dells is hiring a journeyman lineman at $48.67 per hour with full benefits, Monday–Friday hours and required journeyman certification.

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                  City of New Lisbon congratulates scholarship winner Aidan Brown

                  City of New Lisbon congratulates scholarship winner Aidan Brown

                    The City of New Lisbon congratulates Aidan Brown on receiving the $1,000 Dairyland Power Cooperative Scholarship and recognizes his hard work and dedication.

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                    Columbus Fire Department receives donation of firefighting equipment

                    Columbus Fire Department receives donation of firefighting equipment

                      Columbus Chemical Industries donates valves and nozzles to the Columbus Fire Department, improving hose flexibility, nozzle options and firefighting efficiency.

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                      Storms to return to southern Wisconsin Thursday night

                      Storms to return to southern Wisconsin Thursday night

                      • jrichgels

                      With the soil saturated from last week’s series of storms and some rivers still running high, additional rain of a half-inch to 1.5 inches may lead to additional localized flooding.

                      Spending by outside groups dropped sharply in Wisconsin Supreme Court race

                      Spending by outside groups dropped sharply in Wisconsin Supreme Court race

                      • MITCHELL SCHMIDT

                      The total amount independent groups spent on the April 7 contest equaled about 2.5% of what was spent in last year’s Supreme Court race.

                      5 WiscNews area high school softball stars of the week: April 22 edition

                      5 WiscNews area high school softball stars of the week: April 22 edition

                      • Mark McMullen

                      Some big plays in the pitcher's circle are among the highlighted performances this week. Vote for your favorite as the Supernova.

                      5 WiscNews area high school softball stars of the week: April 15 edition

                      5 WiscNews area high school softball stars of the week: April 15 edition

                      • Mark McMullen

                      High-powered offensive production with some stolen bases sprinkled in highlight this week's supernova nominees. Vote for your favorite. 

                      Agrace offers Dementia Care Consultations

                        When a loved one shows signs of dementia, families often face difficult questions about care, decisions and costs.

                        Before you vote: Catch up on who and what’s on your ballot

                        Before you vote: Catch up on who and what’s on your ballot

                          There’s a lot on Southcentral Wisconsin ballots today as voters take to the polls: School board seats, common councils, county boards and referendums. Get a refresher on who’s running for what, and what referendums you’ll see on the ballot, before you head out to vote.

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                          Homes with acreage in the Southern Wisconsin area, June 9

                          Homes with acreage in the Southern Wisconsin area, June 9

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                            Largest homes for sale in the Southern Wisconsin area, June 8

                            Largest homes for sale in the Southern Wisconsin area, June 8

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                              Luxury homes for sale in the Southern Wisconsin area, June 6

                              Luxury homes for sale in the Southern Wisconsin area, June 6

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                                Newly listed homes for sale in Southern Wisconsin area Jun. 5, 2026

                                Newly listed homes for sale in Southern Wisconsin area Jun. 5, 2026

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                                  Evers marks Earth Week, highlights Wisconsin climate and conservation work
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                                  Evers marks Earth Week, highlights Wisconsin climate and conservation work

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                                  Gov. Tony Evers marked Earth Week with a statewide tour, touting Wisconsin’s Trillion Trees Pledge progress and visits highlighting conservation and clean energy.

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                                  Governor Evers approves WIS 35 Siren improvement project

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                                  • Wisconsin Department of Transportation
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                                  Gov. Tony Evers approved an $8.55 million project to reconstruct and resurface WIS 35 in Siren, with traffic detours and completion expected in mid-October.

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                                  Repairs to cause lane closures on US 8 bridge in Polk County

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                                  • Wisconsin Department of Transportation
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                                  US 8 bridge traffic in St. Croix Falls will be reduced to one lane each way from April 27 to May 4 for three-stage deck repairs, with schedules weather dependent.

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                                  Eastbound I-94 closure planned in St. Croix County

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                                  • Wisconsin Department of Transportation
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                                  Eastbound I-94 will fully close overnight April 30–May 1 near Kinney Road in St. Croix County for bridge girder placement, with traffic detoured via WIS 35 and WIS 65.

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                                  Wisdot northwest region road construction update

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                                  • Wisconsin Department of Transportation
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                                  WisDOT details 2025-26 road and bridge projects, detours and lane closures across northwest Wisconsin counties, including US 53, I-94, WIS 29 and local roads.

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                                  Gov. Evers marks Earth Week, highlights climate action
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                                  Gov. Evers marks Earth Week, highlights climate action

                                  • Governor of Wisconsin
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                                  Gov. Tony Evers celebrates Earth Week, urging Wisconsinites to reduce waste, conserve resources, and support statewide climate and clean energy efforts.

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                                  Wisconsin tops 54 million trees toward trillion trees pledge
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                                  Wisconsin tops 54 million trees toward trillion trees pledge

                                  • Governor of Wisconsin
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                                  Wisconsin planted nearly 12 million trees and conserved 7,800 acres in 2025, surpassing 54 million trees since 2021 and advancing its Trillion Trees Pledge.

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