News 30 July 2025

Community foundations award $1.5 million to northeast Wisconsin organizations

The Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, Greater Green Bay Community Foundation and Oshkosh Area Community Foundation announce the distribution of $1.5 million in grants through the 2025 Otto Bremer Trust Community Responsive Fund. This regional philanthropic partnership leverages the combined knowledge of the three foundations to address needs and opportunities across 10 counties in northeast Wisconsin. “We were pleased to be selected
News 7 July 2025
2 sales of tobacco to minors in June
Community Action for Healthy Living (CAHL) conducted Wisconsin Wins tobacco compliance checks throughout the month of June across 10 counties in northeast Wisconsin, including Shawano and Oconto. These investigations are part of an ongoing effort to prevent the illegal sale of tobacco and nicotine products to minors.
News 21 April 2025
Menards hosts pet supply drive
All Menards home improvement stores are now serving as a drop site for a local humane society through May. Menards offers a variety of pet supplies that will be donated to a humane society, including food, treats, feeders, collars, beds, storage containers, mats and more. There is a large collection box near the exit doors at Menards to place donations.
News 22 January 2025
QR codes provide opportunity to fraudsters
In today’s fast-paced digital world, QR (Quick Response) codes have become a popular and convenient way to access information, make payments and interact with businesses. These scannable bar codes can direct users to websites, menus, parking payment portals and more.
News 20 January 2025
Applications for meat processor grants open
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trad​e and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is opening applications for the Meat Processor Infrastructure Grant through Feb. 24. The meat processor grant program aims to grow Wisconsin’s meat industry and improve the long-term viability of the state’s livestock industry. “Since Gov.
News 13 January 2025
Veterans administration seeking valentines
The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) is asking for folks to help show veterans how much they appreciate their service and sacrifice by sending Valentine’s Day cards to veterans living in DVA facilities. “Last year, the residents at our Veteran Homes in Chippewa Falls, King and Union Grove were thrilled to receive Valentine’s Day wishes and thoughtful messages,” said DVA Secretary James Bond.
News 8 January 2025
Next Alice in Dairyland being sought
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is looking for individuals with a passion for promoting agriculture to apply for the position of 78th Alice in Dairyland through Jan. 31. As one of the most widely recognized marketing communications professionals in Wisconsin agriculture, Alice in Dairyland travels extensively, promoting Wisconsin’s agricultural industry and its impact on the state economy.
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