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Foxconn acquires 20 acres in Mount Pleasant, but plans for that land are unclear
A subsidiary of Foxconn Technology Group has acquired an additional 20 acres of land in Mount Pleasant, but it’s unclear if the company has plans for the land.
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Wisconsin restaurant owner wins grant to strengthen American Black food traditions
The ketchup giant Heinz recently awarded grants to restaurants nationwide in an effort to strengthen Black culinary traditions. The sandwich shop House of Hoagies in Menasha was one of three Wisconsin winners.
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Milwaukee Area Technical College’s former DEI officer files federal discrimination lawsuit
Milwaukee Area Technical College’s former chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer filed a federal lawsuit against the college alleginging she was fired after speaking out against race and disability discrimination at the school.
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Evers asks for referendum overhaul so citizens can vote directly on changing laws, Wisconsin Constitution
Republican lawmakers declined to take up the issue when Democratic Gov. Tony Evers advanced a similar proposal after the overturn of Roe v. Wade.
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Milwaukee officials consider refunding snow removal fees after ‘frustration’ at December storm response
After a recent snow storm, some Milwaukee alders will discuss removing the snow removal fee following “widespread concerns” related to the plowing of streets across the city.
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Ascension’s spring 2024 ransomware attack affects millions of patients
The cyber attack that debilitated one of Wisconsin’s largest hospital systems this spring, has now been determined to have affected millions of patients’ personal information.
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Cargo tonnage lagging at Great Lakes ports as shipping season nears its end
The amount of cargo moving through ports on the Great Lakes is trailing behind shipments at the same time last year as the shipping season nears its end.
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Homicide charge recommended in beating death at Racine County Jail
A man housed in Racine County Jail awaiting trial for attempted homicide is expected to be charged with the beating death of a fellow inmate this week.
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Fewer men in rural Wisconsin participating in the workforce, citing lack of respect on the job
A study that surveyed dozens of men from rural Wisconsin found they often have a strong sense of self-worth and think of themselves as hardworking. But some men feel they aren’t being recognized for that hard work or skill set in the traditional workforce.
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2 former Milwaukee County Jail correctional officers charged with abusing inmates
Two former correctional officers at the Milwaukee County Jail have been charged with excessive use of force against two inmates at the facility last year.