Tales of our Beginnings

From the moment the maple sap leaves the tree, the clock is ticking.Depending on air temperature and local conditions, maple syrup producers have as little as a few hours, to get fresh sap from collection points, to where it is processed.Unfortunately, for maple syrup producers, state road weight limit laws hobble them, in their race against time, and in the process, put Wisconsin manufacturers at...

Cadott fifth grader Jackson Jaenke makes his 200th deposit in the school banking program. He is only the third student to reach this milestone, as most are excited just to reach 100 deposits.20 Years Ago – 2006The volume is missing for this year.30 Years Ago – 1996The volume is missing for this year.40 Years Ago – 1986 Eric Arneson, 23, and William Arneson, 24, both of Cornell, are accused o...

As winter thaws and spring rains falls, the changing of seasons signals more than just warmer days – it marks an increase for flooding to occur. To encourage everyone in the state to be prepared, March 9-13, is recognized as Flood Safety Week in Wisconsin.“Last year, historic rainfall led to flash flooding, which put communities in danger,” said Wisconsin Emergency Management administrator G...