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Homes with acreage in the Southern Wisconsin area, May 26

Homes with acreage in the Southern Wisconsin area, May 26

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    City of New Lisbon congratulates scholarship winner Aidan Brown

    City of New Lisbon congratulates scholarship winner Aidan Brown

    • City of New Lisbon

    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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    Largest homes for sale in the Southern Wisconsin area, May 25

    Largest homes for sale in the Southern Wisconsin area, May 25

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      Southern Wisconsin Housing: What $300K gets you today (May. 24, 2026)

      Southern Wisconsin Housing: What $300K gets you today (May. 24, 2026)

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        Luxury homes for sale in the Southern Wisconsin area, May 23

        Luxury homes for sale in the Southern Wisconsin area, May 23

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          Newly listed homes for sale in Southern Wisconsin area (May. 22, 2026)

          Newly listed homes for sale in Southern Wisconsin area (May. 22, 2026)

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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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                  Columbus Fire Department receives equipment donation from CCI

                  Columbus Fire Department receives equipment donation from CCI

                    Columbus Fire Department thanks Columbus Chemical Industries for donating valves and nozzles that improve hose line flexibility, nozzle options, and firefighting safety.

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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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                              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.

                              ‘Senior assassin’ prank gets Columbus High student a disorderly conduct citation

                              ‘Senior assassin’ prank gets Columbus High student a disorderly conduct citation

                              • Terri Pederson

                              “Senior assassin” involves high school seniors targeting other seniors with a water pistol and recording it, Columbus Police Chief Dennis Weiner said in a statement.

                              EF0 tornado blew through parts of Beaver Dam on Tuesday

                              EF0 tornado blew through parts of Beaver Dam on Tuesday

                              • Terri Pederson

                              An EF0 tornado, with an estimated peak wind of 85 mph, damaged a garage on Shaw Hill Road on Tuesday and lasted about a minute between 12:44 a.m. and 12:45 a.m.

                              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. 

                              District chooses new Beaver Dam High School’s principal

                              District chooses new Beaver Dam High School’s principal

                              • Terri Pederson

                              A search that lasted for more than six months ended on Monday when the Beaver Dam Unified School District approved the appointment of a new principal for Beaver Dam High School.

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                              Homes with acreage in the Southern Wisconsin area, May 26

                              Homes with acreage in the Southern Wisconsin area, May 26

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                                Largest homes for sale in the Southern Wisconsin area, May 25

                                Largest homes for sale in the Southern Wisconsin area, May 25

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                                  Southern Wisconsin Housing: What $300K gets you today (May. 24, 2026)

                                  Southern Wisconsin Housing: What $300K gets you today (May. 24, 2026)

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                                    Luxury homes for sale in the Southern Wisconsin area, May 23

                                    Luxury homes for sale in the Southern Wisconsin area, May 23

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                                      Newly listed homes for sale in Southern Wisconsin area (May. 22, 2026)

                                      Newly listed homes for sale in Southern Wisconsin area (May. 22, 2026)

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                                        Homes with acreage in the Southern Wisconsin area, May 22

                                        Homes with acreage in the Southern Wisconsin area, May 22

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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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                                            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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                                            • 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

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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

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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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