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Four teams of teachers in Amery, Wisconsin transformed small mini-grants into big wins for students. From safety vests enabling year-round forest learning to an adaptive tricycle changing one child's behavior, these $600 investments prove innovation doesn't need a big budget.
When a mother duck's babies fell through a sewer grate in La Crosse, Wisconsin, local firefighters turned their afternoon into a heartwarming rescue mission. Every duckling made it back to mom safely.
A medical technology company is investing nearly $2 million to expand its Madison facility and create dozens of high-paying jobs. The move strengthens Wisconsin's growing reputation as a biohealth innovation hub.
Wisconsin just completed its main highway charging network and is now investing $40 million to bring fast-charging stations to smaller communities. Businesses near highway exits can apply for grants covering up to 80% of installation costs.
Wisconsin just unlocked $40 million in grants to expand electric vehicle charging stations along major highways, making road trips easier for EV drivers. Applications are open now through July, with stations set to pop up within a mile of highway exits across the state.
A new online hub in Wisconsin is making it easier than ever for people to find meaningful volunteer work. The free platform has already connected over 400 volunteers with 36 local nonprofits in just two months.
A shuttered Pick 'n Save in Kenosha is getting a second life as a cutting-edge school where students learn robotics, welding, and construction trades. The 55,000-square-foot campus opens this fall with hands-on labs designed to inspire even the youngest learners.
A shuttered grocery store in Kenosha is getting a second life as a cutting-edge charter school with robotics labs, welding workshops, and room for 600 students. KTEC Schools of Innovation purchased the former Pick 'n Save for $5 million and is transforming it into a campus where elementary kids can watch high schoolers build their futures.
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse men's track team just made history by winning their third consecutive NCAA Division III championship. The Eagles dominated with 106 points and set multiple meet records along the way.
Kimberly Van Sistine shattered her ankle in a waterskiing accident on her birthday weekend, facing the possibility of never skiing again. Seven months later, her determination and expert medical care have her walking pain-free and planning her return to the water.
Wisconsin native Josh Passolt just won the Slovakian Extraliga Championship after swapping North American hockey for a thriving career overseas. His journey proves success in sports doesn't follow just one path.
Wisconsin is calling for volunteers to help protect the Karner blue butterfly, an endangered species that now exists in just five states. The state is home to the largest remaining population and needs citizen scientists to track their recovery.
A 59-year-old Wisconsin woman's arm tumor completely disappeared within two weeks of her diagnostic biopsy, stunning doctors who found zero cancer cells when they operated. She remains cancer-free one year later in what scientists call a "spontaneous regression."
A new digital platform in Marathon County, Wisconsin is making it easier than ever for people to find meaningful volunteer work. In just two months, over 400 volunteers have signed up to support 36 local nonprofits through a single free platform.
Former research beagles in Dane County are learning what it means to be dogs for the first time, thanks to volunteers who traveled from across the country to help. The dogs are showing remarkable resilience as they prepare for their forever homes.
Four Benedictine sisters in Wisconsin have spent 70 years transforming bare farmland into a thriving 170-acre sanctuary for wildlife and weary souls. Their quiet dedication shows how small groups can create massive environmental impact.
Monona Grove School District is investing $3.1 million to push teacher salaries from average to top-tier, betting that better pay means better student outcomes. The move comes after years of strategic financial planning to compete with neighboring districts for top teaching talent. ##
A Wisconsin school district just raised teacher salaries to the top 25% in their region, betting that happy teachers mean thriving students. The bold move required $3 million and careful financial planning, but leaders say it's worth every penny.
Gracie, a therapy dog who comforts special education students, survived a life-threatening fungal infection and became the first patient in a clinical trial that could revolutionize treatment. Her journey from near-death to medical pioneer shows how one small dog is helping others of her species.
Wisconsin is home to the world's largest population of the endangered Karner blue butterfly, and now anyone can help protect it. The state's Department of Natural Resources is recruiting volunteers to track these rare pollinators starting in July.
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