2-23-15 highway funding-wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Federal aid for Wisconsin highways has dropped by 3.6 percent, nearly $28 million, over the five years ending in 2013.  That’s according to data obtained by The Associated Press. It shows a declining

2-23-15 food and farm-goat milk

MADRID, Iowa (AP) — Demand for goat milk and other dairy products has steadily increased in the U.S. in recent years largely because of growing interest in artisan cheeses and populations accustomed to goat products.  That’s left

2-23-15 dodge county security upgrades

Dodge County officials are looking to make security upgrades at the Dodge County courthouse and jail for the first time since the facility was built 15 years ago.  Dodge County administrator Jim Mielke says the present  courthouse

2-23-15 ripon chamber annual meeting

Several businesses and individuals have been recognized at the Ripon Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Incorporated annual dinner. ConAgra Foods was awarded the Large Business of the Year.  The Small Business of  the year award goes

2-23-15 caring for you fund

The Oakfield High School girls basketball team recently raised more than $1,300 to benefit the Agnesian HealthCare Foundation’s Caring for You Fund.  The fund was established for families requiring assistance with basic life needs they are unable

2-23-15 mptc board vacancies

Moraine Park Technical College is accepting applications for three positions on the Moraine Park District Board. Openings exist for an employer member, employee member and school district administrator member; each is a three-year term of office that