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Homes with acreage in the Southern Wisconsin area, May 26

Homes with acreage in the Southern Wisconsin area, May 26

    Browse through homes with acreage in the Southern Wisconsin real estate market and find your next home!

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    Largest homes for sale in the Southern Wisconsin area, May 25

    Largest homes for sale in the Southern Wisconsin area, May 25

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      Southern Wisconsin Housing: What $300K gets you today (May. 24, 2026)

      Southern Wisconsin Housing: What $300K gets you today (May. 24, 2026)

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        Luxury homes for sale in the Southern Wisconsin area, May 23

        Luxury homes for sale in the Southern Wisconsin area, May 23

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          Newly listed homes for sale in Southern Wisconsin area (May. 22, 2026)

          Newly listed homes for sale in Southern Wisconsin area (May. 22, 2026)

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            Homes with acreage in the Southern Wisconsin area, May 22

            Homes with acreage in the Southern Wisconsin area, May 22

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              Columbus Fire Department receives donation of firefighting equipment

              Columbus Fire Department receives donation of firefighting equipment

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              Columbus Chemical Industries donates valves and nozzles to the Columbus Fire Department, improving hose flexibility, nozzle options and firefighting efficiency.

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              Columbus Fire Department receives donation of firefighting equipment

              Columbus Fire Department receives donation of firefighting equipment

                Columbus Chemical Industries donates valves and nozzles to the Columbus Fire Department, improving hose flexibility, nozzle options and firefighting efficiency.

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                Columbus Fire Department receives equipment donation from CCI

                Columbus Fire Department receives equipment donation from CCI

                  Columbus Fire Department thanks Columbus Chemical Industries for donating valves and nozzles that improve hose line flexibility, nozzle options, and firefighting safety.

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                  Nate Minnig named Dodge County highway commissioner

                  Nate Minnig named Dodge County highway commissioner

                    Nate Minnig, a 14-year department veteran and lifelong Dodge County resident, has been appointed highway commissioner, continuing his leadership of road operations.

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                    Free car seat safety event at Beaver Dam fire station

                    Free car seat safety event at Beaver Dam fire station

                      Dodge County Public Health will host a free car seat safety event May 27 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Beaver Dam Fire Station, offering checks and limited free seats.

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                      Grand opening of new New Lisbon Police Department

                      Grand opening of new New Lisbon Police Department

                        The City of New Lisbon invites the community to a May 14, 4 p.m. ribbon-cutting for the new Police Department at 601 E Bridge St., with tours and refreshments.

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                        Fireman’s Park ribbon cutting marks stormwater upgrades

                        Fireman’s Park ribbon cutting marks stormwater upgrades

                          Columbus completes Fireman’s Park stormwater upgrades and will host a ribbon cutting at the park bridge near the high school at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 16, 2026.

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                          Council recap of May 2026 meetings and actions

                          Council recap of May 2026 meetings and actions

                            Columbus Common Council recap of May 5 and May 7, 2026 actions, including ordinances, appointments, budget approvals, purchases, and upcoming city meetings.

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                            Help shape the Necedah superintendent hiring process

                            Help shape the Necedah superintendent hiring process

                              Necedah Area School District seeks input from staff, families and community members via an online survey for the new superintendent hiring process.

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                              Spending by outside groups dropped sharply in Wisconsin Supreme Court race

                              Spending by outside groups dropped sharply in Wisconsin Supreme Court race

                              • MITCHELL SCHMIDT

                              The total amount independent groups spent on the April 7 contest equaled about 2.5% of what was spent in last year’s Supreme Court race.

                              5 WiscNews area high school softball stars of the week: April 22 edition

                              5 WiscNews area high school softball stars of the week: April 22 edition

                              • Mark McMullen

                              Some big plays in the pitcher's circle are among the highlighted performances this week. Vote for your favorite as the Supernova.

                              5 WiscNews area high school softball stars of the week: April 15 edition

                              5 WiscNews area high school softball stars of the week: April 15 edition

                              • Mark McMullen

                              High-powered offensive production with some stolen bases sprinkled in highlight this week's supernova nominees. Vote for your favorite. 

                              Agrace offers Dementia Care Consultations

                                When a loved one shows signs of dementia, families often face difficult questions about care, decisions and costs.

                                Before you vote: Catch up on who and what’s on your ballot

                                Before you vote: Catch up on who and what’s on your ballot

                                  There’s a lot on Southcentral Wisconsin ballots today as voters take to the polls: School board seats, common councils, county boards and referendums. Get a refresher on who’s running for what, and what referendums you’ll see on the ballot, before you head out to vote.

                                  PCA offers two $500 scholarships

                                    Portage Center for the Arts will offer two $500 scholarships for area students in high school and continuing education.

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                                    Homes with acreage in the Southern Wisconsin area, May 26

                                    Homes with acreage in the Southern Wisconsin area, May 26

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                                      Largest homes for sale in the Southern Wisconsin area, May 25

                                      Largest homes for sale in the Southern Wisconsin area, May 25

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                                        Southern Wisconsin Housing: What $300K gets you today (May. 24, 2026)

                                        Southern Wisconsin Housing: What $300K gets you today (May. 24, 2026)

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                                          Luxury homes for sale in the Southern Wisconsin area, May 23

                                          Luxury homes for sale in the Southern Wisconsin area, May 23

                                            Browse through luxury homes in the Southern Wisconsin real estate market and find your next home!

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                                            Newly listed homes for sale in Southern Wisconsin area (May. 22, 2026)

                                            Newly listed homes for sale in Southern Wisconsin area (May. 22, 2026)

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                                              Homes with acreage in the Southern Wisconsin area, May 22

                                              Homes with acreage in the Southern Wisconsin area, May 22

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                                                Southern Wisconsin Housing: What $500K gets you today (May. 21, 2026)

                                                Southern Wisconsin Housing: What $500K gets you today (May. 21, 2026)

                                                  Look through recently listed homes for a half-million dollars or less.

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                                                  Evers marks Earth Week, highlights Wisconsin climate and conservation work
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                                                  Evers marks Earth Week, highlights Wisconsin climate and conservation work

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                                                  Gov. Tony Evers marked Earth Week with a statewide tour, touting Wisconsin’s Trillion Trees Pledge progress and visits highlighting conservation and clean energy.

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                                                  Governor Evers approves WIS 35 Siren improvement project

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                                                  Gov. Tony Evers approved an $8.55 million project to reconstruct and resurface WIS 35 in Siren, with traffic detours and completion expected in mid-October.

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                                                  Repairs to cause lane closures on US 8 bridge in Polk County

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                                                  • Wisconsin Department of Transportation
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                                                  US 8 bridge traffic in St. Croix Falls will be reduced to one lane each way from April 27 to May 4 for three-stage deck repairs, with schedules weather dependent.

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                                                  Eastbound I-94 closure planned in St. Croix County

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                                                  • Wisconsin Department of Transportation
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                                                  Eastbound I-94 will fully close overnight April 30–May 1 near Kinney Road in St. Croix County for bridge girder placement, with traffic detoured via WIS 35 and WIS 65.

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                                                  Wisdot northwest region road construction update

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                                                  • Wisconsin Department of Transportation
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                                                  WisDOT details 2025-26 road and bridge projects, detours and lane closures across northwest Wisconsin counties, including US 53, I-94, WIS 29 and local roads.

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                                                  Gov. Evers marks Earth Week, highlights climate action
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                                                  Gov. Evers marks Earth Week, highlights climate action

                                                  • Governor of Wisconsin
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                                                  Gov. Tony Evers celebrates Earth Week, urging Wisconsinites to reduce waste, conserve resources, and support statewide climate and clean energy efforts.

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                                                  Wisconsin tops 54 million trees toward trillion trees pledge
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                                                  Wisconsin tops 54 million trees toward trillion trees pledge

                                                  • Governor of Wisconsin
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                                                  Wisconsin planted nearly 12 million trees and conserved 7,800 acres in 2025, surpassing 54 million trees since 2021 and advancing its Trillion Trees Pledge.

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