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Women remain hard to count in automotive recycling
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Federal labor data shows women remain a small share of automotive repair jobs, but no national category cleanly measures their role in automotive recycling.
Veristar Energy CHP project wins Midwest Inspiring Project Award
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Veristar Energy and Black River Memorial Hospital won the 2026 Midwest Inspiring Project Award for a 260 kW combined heat and power installation in Black River Falls, Wisconsin.
The Ridges Sanctuary spots endangered northern long-eared bats in Wisconsin
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Conservation work at The Ridges Sanctuary near Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin, has documented northern long-eared bats in several areas of the preserve as white-nose syndrome continues to drive steep bat declines.
Influential Women spotlights Sarah E. Robertson for executive coaching work
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Influential Women is recognizing Sarah E. Robertson, founder of Stable Ascent, for helping CEOs and entrepreneurs turn people strategy into stronger business results.
Market & Johnson adds business development lead in Minnesota
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Market & Johnson is expanding its Minnesota team with the hire of Zach Lamppa as business development manager as the Wisconsin construction firm targets more work across healthcare, education, municipal, industrial and infrastructure markets.
Midwest Family Ski Resorts rolls out fall rides and leaf-peeping at three resorts
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Granite Peak, Lutsen Mountains and Snowriver Mountain Resort are opening scenic chairlift and gondola rides this fall as Midwest colors are expected to peak in September and October.
Fisher Barton renames technology center for founder Richard L. Wilkey
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Fisher Barton renamed its Technology Center the Richard L. Wilkey Technology Center on Aug. 6, 2026, honoring the company’s founder and more than 50 years of metallurgy-led growth.
David Farr joins Houdini chain-escape record attempt in Appleton
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Minneapolis magician and mentalist David Farr took part in a July 2, 2026, Houdini Day event in Appleton, Wisconsin, where more than 200 magicians attempted Houdini’s Siberian Chain Escape at once.
Small businesses face an AI adoption gap as larger firms pull ahead
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New federal data shows AI use rising faster at larger companies than at many of the nation’s smallest businesses, raising concerns that Main Street could fall behind as AI becomes a core business tool.
PGI opens Competition Night to the public for rare fireworks experience
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The Pyrotechnics Guild International will open Competition Night to public audiences on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, as part of the Wisconsin Fireworks Festival at Wisconsin International Raceway in Kaukauna, Wisconsin.
Small businesses risk falling behind as AI spreads into blue-collar industries
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New U.S. Census Bureau data shows AI adoption is rising faster at larger firms than at businesses with fewer than 20 employees, raising concerns that small operational companies could lose ground as AI becomes standard business infrastructure.
Fork Farms launches school growing guide for districts
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Fork Farms released a new implementation guide to help schools launch indoor hydroponic growing programs that support cafeteria meals, STEM learning and student engagement.
Axio BioPharma and The Bioforge team up on AI biomanufacturing data access
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Axio BioPharma and The Bioforge announced a partnership to connect Axio Lattice with BioOptima AI™ so biopharmaceutical companies can use historical process data for AI-driven optimization without moving ownership or centralizing data.
Prestige Roofing offers free emergency tarping after Menasha and Appleton tornado
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Prestige Roofing LLC is providing free emergency tarping to tornado-affected homeowners in Menasha and Appleton, Wisconsin, after a July 27 storm damaged roofs across both communities.
MGMT Digital says behavioral healthcare marketing is shifting toward AI and outcomes
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MGMT Digital attended the Recovery.com Marketing Summit in 2026 to track how AI, transparency, and treatment outcome data are reshaping behavioral healthcare marketing.
Samad's House launches Midwest Black and Brown harm reduction network in new podcast episode
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Samad’s House released Episode 2 of Voices of the Front Lines on July 23, 2026, using the episode to launch a Midwest Regional Black and Brown Harm Reduction Network aimed at cutting overdose deaths in Milwaukee and beyond.
Medical Associates Health Plans goes live on Elligint Health’s Helios platform
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Iowa-based Medical Associates Health Plans has launched Helios Care Management and Disease Management to consolidate clinical operations on one cloud-native system.
Ten storage box and bag makers target eco-friendly demand in 2026
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A new roundup highlights 10 manufacturers supplying storage boxes, storage bags, and related home-organization products to global retailers and brands.
Influential Women spotlights Trisha Bielski's healthcare career
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Influential Women featured Trisha Bielski, a nurse, healthcare consultant and retired Army lieutenant colonel with more than 25 years of experience.
The Safety Navigator launches 28-day camp safety tour with AccuWeather
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The Safety Navigator is taking its new Connection Tour through nine states and more than 30 camps to meet camp leaders and share safety resources after the deadly 2025 Central Texas floods.
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