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State Tipoffs Involving Wisconsin Newsletter for Wednesday October 02, 2024 ( 8 items )  

From cattle farmer to college freshman: Bucky's Pell Pathway eases the way
MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 1 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: At center, incoming first-year student Emma Mason is flanked by her siblings Michaela and Ben as they feed their cattle at their farm near Mineral Point, Wisconsin. Emma Mason is a Bucky's Pell Pathway Scholar. Photo: Althea Dotzour As the sun begins to set on an August evening, Emma Mason strides onto a glowing pasture on her family's farm near Mineral Point, Wisconsin, and shouts to her three   more

Herzing University and the Minnesota Dental Association Join Forces to Deliver Statewide Training Programs
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Oct. 2 -- Herzing University issued the following news: Herzing University, an accredited, private nonprofit institution with 11 campuses across eight states and an online division, and the Minnesota Dental Association (MDA), a statewide dental society representing dentists, today announced a statewide collaboration to provide greater access to educational opportunities and training resources for MDA member employees seeking to further their dental careers. Partnerships b  more

Marquette University Receives NSF Grant to Support Research Funding Management
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Oct. 2 (TNSres) -- Marquette University issued the following news release: Marquette University has received an award of nearly $1.2 million from the National Science Foundation to support faculty management of research and development funding. This award will allow the university to develop strategies, processes and models that could be utilized by small to mid-size institutions to grow capacity, access and visibility within the post-award process. "Our strategy with thi  more

Minn. PUC Issues Decision Involving 9 Companies
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 2 -- The Minnesota Utilities Commission issued the following decision involving East Central Energy, Northwestern Wisconsin Electric Co., Rochester Public Utilities, People's Energy Coop., Great River Energy, Minnesota Power, Otter Tail Power Co., Western Minnesota Municipal Power Agency and Northern States Power Co. d/b/a Xcel Energy: * * * INTRODUCTION DECISION ITEMS 1. Details 2024-149 * E112,E016/SA-24-255 East Central Energy; Northwestern Wisconsin Electric C  more

New images of RSV may expose stubborn virus's weak points
MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 1 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: The complex shape of respiratory syncytial virus is one hurdle limiting the development of treatments for an infection that leads to hospitalization or worse for hundreds of thousands of people in the United States each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. New images of the virus from researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison may hold the key to preventing o  more

UW-Madison unveils strategic vision to boost entrepreneurship
MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 1 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: The working group's recommendations call for establishing a signature on-campus entrepreneurship unit to coordinate efforts and foster collaboration among partners, industry, students, alumni and faculty. Photo: Bryce Richter The University of Wisconsin-Madison is positioning itself to strengthen entrepreneurial pathways, experiences and outcomes, drawing on the findings and recommendations of a  more

Wis. A.G. Kaul Announces Settlement Requiring $70,000 Payment to Resolve Violations Related to a Fish Kill Near Merrill in 2021
MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 2 -- Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul issued the following news release: Attorney General Josh Kaul announced a settlement with the former owners and operators of Morning View Dairy, a medium-sized dairy farm near Merrill, Wisconsin. The defendants agreed to pay $70,000 to resolve violations related to a fish kill in Devil Creek caused by the dairy in 2021. The settlement includes $50,000 to be paid to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for the fish killed. T  more

Zee Best Foods Issues Voluntary Class I Recall of Chili John's Meat Sauce and Chili Products
MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 2 -- The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection issued the following news release: Zee Best Foods, Inc. in Green Bay Wis., is issuing a voluntary Class I recall for its Chili John's Meat Sauce and Chili John's Chili with Spaghetti and Beans Super Bowl products. The affected products were distributed to wholesale distributors and may still be on retail store shelves throughout Wisconsin. The affected products carry the Wisconsin mark of inspec  more