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2026

16 June 2026

Moratoriums on the rise for data centers

The Dane County Board of Supervisors were poised in early June to OK a moratorium on hyperscale data centers. The county’s zoning and land regulatio...

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Moratoriums on the rise for data centers

The Dane County Board of Supervisors were poised in early June to OK a moratorium on hyperscale data centers. The county’s zoning and land regulatio...

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Posted on June 16, 2026

Results of spring turkey hunt released

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced preliminary totals for the 2026 spring turkey season. Wisconsin turkey hunters reg...

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Results of spring turkey hunt released

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced preliminary totals for the 2026 spring turkey season. Wisconsin turkey hunters reg...

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Posted on June 16, 2026

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Jun
2026

09 June 2026

Dorchester approves new accounting program

The Dorchester Village Board decided last Wednesday to move forward with the purchase of a new software that can be used for accounting, payroll and o...

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Dorchester approves new accounting program

The Dorchester Village Board decided last Wednesday to move forward with the purchase of a new software that can be used for accounting, payroll and o...

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Posted on June 9, 2026

Hub City Wind talks continue

Residents in southwestern Marathon County continued to call for a moratorium on large-scale wind projects last week as the county’s special working ...

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Hub City Wind talks continue

Residents in southwestern Marathon County continued to call for a moratorium on large-scale wind projects last week as the county’s special working ...

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Posted on June 9, 2026

Sunflower project starts on Colby field

Sunflower project starts on Colby field

On June 1, the Colby FFA Alumni and Supporters lent a hand to the Colby High School Agriculture Department, helping plant the 4.5-acre school field wa...

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Sunflower project starts on Colby field

On June 1, the Colby FFA Alumni and Supporters lent a hand to the Colby High School Agriculture Department, helping plant the 4.5-acre school field wa...

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Posted on June 9, 2026

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Jun
2026

02 June 2026

Kelley looks to build new office in Abby

Kelley looks to build new office in Abby

A Colby-based business is looking to build a new corporate office in Abbotsford’s western industrial park under a proposed development deal unveiled...

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Kelley looks to build new office in Abby

A Colby-based business is looking to build a new corporate office in Abbotsford’s western industrial park under a proposed development deal unveiled...

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Posted on June 2, 2026

Marathon County to consider data center moratorium

Marathon County board members are being asked to consider a 12-month moratorium on data center construction so that zoning staff have time to research...

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Marathon County to consider data center moratorium

Marathon County board members are being asked to consider a 12-month moratorium on data center construction so that zoning staff have time to research...

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Posted on June 2, 2026

County seeks input on Hub City Wind Farm

The Alternative Energy Project Local Impact Advisory Committee, established by the Marathon County Board of Supervisors, is inviting ounty residents t...

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County seeks input on Hub City Wind Farm

The Alternative Energy Project Local Impact Advisory Committee, established by the Marathon County Board of Supervisors, is inviting ounty residents t...

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Posted on June 2, 2026

New fowl ordinance approved by Colby council

A more detailed ordinance regarding the ownership of fowl such as chickens, ducks and quail within the city limits was approved at the Colby City Coun...

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New fowl ordinance approved by Colby council

A more detailed ordinance regarding the ownership of fowl such as chickens, ducks and quail within the city limits was approved at the Colby City Coun...

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Posted on June 2, 2026

Colby Community Library Book Clubs

The Colby Community Library (CCL) Book Clubs finished the 2025-2026 season with discussions on May 19. Members were asked to rank the books read by th...

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Colby Community Library Book Clubs

The Colby Community Library (CCL) Book Clubs finished the 2025-2026 season with discussions on May 19. Members were asked to rank the books read by th...

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Posted on June 2, 2026