Economy
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Plastic injection molding plant in Menasha to close later this year, 109 people to lose jobs
ORBIS Corp., a subsidiary of Menasha Corp., plans to move production from its facility on Earl Street in Menasha to a new plant in Texas, according to a layoff notice filed with the state this week.
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Targets of DOJ antitrust lawsuit have Wisconsin presence
A federal lawsuit accuses Greystar and Willow Bridge — both multi-state corporate landlords — of anti-competitive price manipulation.
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Survey: The share of Wisconsin businesses struggling to hire hits lowest level in a decade
The share of Wisconsin businesses that report struggling to find workers fell to its lowest level in a decade, according to a new survey.
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End of an era: Hourly workers at Leinenkugel’s Brewery in Chippewa Falls finish their final shift
The last of the hourly workers at the Leinenkugel’s Brewery in Chippewa Falls finished their final shifts and gathered for a pint at the neighboring Leinie’s Lodge Thursday evening.
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Wisconsin’s Penzeys sends ‘Resist!’ spice blend to DC ahead of Trump inaugural
Wauwatosa-based spice retailer Penzeys is sending tens of thousands of packets of salt, paprika and four kinds of pepper to Washington, D.C., residents, hoping to encourage them to “resist” Trump.
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Leinenkugel brothers interest in buying back historic brewery rejected
Days before the 157-year-old Leinenkugel Brewery in Chippewa Falls is set to close, two brothers from the family are saying their interest in buying back the facility has been rejected by parent company Molson Coors.
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How layoffs at local TV news stations affect Wisconsin communities
Journalists say layoffs leave communities less informed and less connected.
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UW-Eau Claire foundation discussing purchase of former Sacred Heart Hospital
A fundraising foundation for the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is considering buying a former hospital, which has been vacant since March 2024.
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‘Adulting’ classes offered by UW-Extension
UW-Extension family living educator Amanda Kostman talked to “The Larry Meiller Show” about “adulting” classes that are equipping young folks and adults with independent living skills.
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Lawrence University develops community apartments to provide housing, revenue stream
This fall, a four-story mixed-use building is expected to open in downtown Appleton. The more than 120,000-square-foot space will feature the historic museum, classrooms and community apartments.