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Southern Wisconsin Housing: What $500K gets you today (May. 21, 2026)

Southern Wisconsin Housing: What $500K gets you today (May. 21, 2026)

    Look through recently listed homes for a half-million dollars or less.

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    Nate Minnig named Dodge County highway commissioner

    Nate Minnig named Dodge County highway commissioner

    • Dodge County

    Nate Minnig, a 14-year department veteran and lifelong Dodge County resident, has been appointed highway commissioner, continuing his leadership of road operations.

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    Homes with acreage in the Southern Wisconsin area, May 19

    Homes with acreage in the Southern Wisconsin area, May 19

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

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      Free car seat safety event at Beaver Dam fire station

      Free car seat safety event at Beaver Dam fire station

      • Dodge County

      Dodge County Public Health will host a free car seat safety event May 27 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Beaver Dam Fire Station, offering checks and limited free seats.

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      Largest homes for sale in the Southern Wisconsin area, May 18

      Largest homes for sale in the Southern Wisconsin area, May 18

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        Newly listed homes for sale in Southern Wisconsin area (May. 15, 2026)

        Newly listed homes for sale in Southern Wisconsin area (May. 15, 2026)

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          Noxious weeds notice for Adams County, Wisconsin

          Noxious weeds notice for Adams County, Wisconsin

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          Adams County, Wisconsin defines and regulates the destruction of noxious weeds, requiring landowners and public officials to remove specified invasive plants.

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          Nate Minnig named Dodge County highway commissioner

          Nate Minnig named Dodge County highway commissioner

            Nate Minnig, a 14-year department veteran and lifelong Dodge County resident, has been appointed highway commissioner, continuing his leadership of road operations.

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            Free car seat safety event at Beaver Dam fire station

            Free car seat safety event at Beaver Dam fire station

              Dodge County Public Health will host a free car seat safety event May 27 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Beaver Dam Fire Station, offering checks and limited free seats.

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              Grand opening of new New Lisbon Police Department

              Grand opening of new New Lisbon Police Department

                The City of New Lisbon invites the community to a May 14, 4 p.m. ribbon-cutting for the new Police Department at 601 E Bridge St., with tours and refreshments.

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                Fireman’s Park ribbon cutting marks stormwater upgrades

                Fireman’s Park ribbon cutting marks stormwater upgrades

                  Columbus completes Fireman’s Park stormwater upgrades and will host a ribbon cutting at the park bridge near the high school at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 16, 2026.

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                  Council recap of May 2026 meetings and actions

                  Council recap of May 2026 meetings and actions

                    Columbus Common Council recap of May 5 and May 7, 2026 actions, including ordinances, appointments, budget approvals, purchases, and upcoming city meetings.

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                    Help shape the Necedah superintendent hiring process

                    Help shape the Necedah superintendent hiring process

                      Necedah Area School District seeks input from staff, families and community members via an online survey for the new superintendent hiring process.

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                      Notice of council vacancy for Columbus District 1

                      Notice of council vacancy for Columbus District 1

                        City of Columbus seeks applicants from District 1 to fill an alderperson vacancy through April 20, 2027. Apply online by 4:30 p.m. May 16, 2026.

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                        Grand opening of new New Lisbon Police Department

                        Grand opening of new New Lisbon Police Department

                          The City of New Lisbon will host a grand opening for its new Police Department on Thursday, May 14, at 4 p.m. at 601 E Bridge St., with tours and refreshments.

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                          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.

                              2 Baraboo agents honored

                                Denise Lopez and Rachael Hogan of the Baraboo offices of Weichert, Realtors - Great Day Group earned honors for sales achievement by Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. for their outstanding real estate performance in 2025, according to a March 19 release. Lopez earned Executive Club statu…

                                Journalist from Madison area kidnapped in Iraq

                                Journalist from Madison area kidnapped in Iraq

                                • QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA and SCOTT BAUER Associated Press

                                U.S. and Iraqi officials said Shelly Renee Kittleson had also been warned of threats against her in the days before her abduction. 

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                                Southern Wisconsin Housing: What $500K gets you today (May. 21, 2026)

                                Southern Wisconsin Housing: What $500K gets you today (May. 21, 2026)

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                                  Homes with acreage in the Southern Wisconsin area, May 19

                                  Homes with acreage in the Southern Wisconsin area, May 19

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                                    Largest homes for sale in the Southern Wisconsin area, May 18

                                    Largest homes for sale in the Southern Wisconsin area, May 18

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                                      Newly listed homes for sale in Southern Wisconsin area (May. 15, 2026)

                                      Newly listed homes for sale in Southern Wisconsin area (May. 15, 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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                                        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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                                        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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                                        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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