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Ag producers have until March 15 to enroll in USDA commodity safety net programs for 2024

Wisconsin enrollment currently at just 57% of expected contracts

Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2024 crop year have until March 15, 2024, to revise elections and sign contracts. Both safety net programs, delivered...

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Upside down dreams, Taylor County’s Michelle “MACE” Curran defies gravity
Michelle “MACE” Curran trained with the Air Force for 10 years before becoming part of the Thunderbirds, eventually earning the lead solo position of the formation. As lead solo, Curran spent most of her time performing maneuvers upside down. It was with the Thunderbirds that Curran discovered her love for inspiring others to let go of their fear and embrace confidence. SUBMITTED
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Upside down dreams, Taylor County’s Michelle “MACE” Curran defies gravity

Everyone remembers their first time at an air show. The sounds are overwhelming; afterburners used t...

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Seeking feedback, Stetsonville holds off on joining new rail group, board members want feedback from local businesses
Shelia Nyberg of the Clark County Economic Development Corporation urged members of the Stetsonville Village Board to join in a regional commission with the goal of getting freight rail back on the local line. BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
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Seeking feedback, Stetsonville holds off on joining new rail group, board members want feedback from local businesses

The Stetsonville Village Board wants input from local businesses along the rail line before agreeing...

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VA offers home improvement grant programs to qualifying veterans

Spring is the time when many people think about home improvement and repair projects. Qualifying veterans have access to grant programs through the Veterans Administration for accessibility modifications and improvements needs that are connected to service or non service related disabilities. As with all veterans programs a good first step is to contact the Taylor County Veterans Service office...

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City explores options for commercial building inspections
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City explores options for commercial building inspections

Commercial contractors and builders in the city of Medford could see more in-person inspections and ...

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Keep the blood supply stable: Give blood or platelets with Red Cross

Free A1C testing on successful donations, $15 Amazon Gift Card by email for coming to give in March This March, the American Red Cross urges donors to help the national blood supply recover following a severe shortage and empower their health by making an appointment to give blood or platelets. Donors of all blood types remain critical to keeping momentum up and the blood supply steady headed into...

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WFBF releases annual impact report

The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation has released its 2025 Impact Report, highlighting the organization’s efforts to grow Wisconsin agriculture through agricultural literacy, leadership development and supporting Wisconsin farmers. This comprehensive report showcases the Foundation’s commitment to creating informed consumers, engaged leaders and strong farmers. “The Wisconsin Farm Bureau ...

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