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1 month ago | civicmedia.us | Teri Barr |Jack Kelly |Jo Ann Krulatz |Tim Thiede

As winter began losing its steam and spring began to creep in on the old Willow Valley farm, mother would send little Philip out to play. Rushing water from the melting snow was a great place to float boards. My dad would be upset because some of his scrap lumber washed away to Twin Bluffs and beyond. When the winds of spring began to lessen, I could be daring and lift my little ear flaps but still wear my aviator style hat. There were years when I did this prematurely and sunburned my ears.

1 month ago | civicmedia.us | Teri Barr |Jack Kelly |Jo Ann Krulatz |Tim Thiede

It can be so tiresome trying to find something to do in the area. Almost as exhausting as having to figure out dinner every night. Who honestly wants to spend all that time scrolling to just to TRY and find something local and interesting? Welp guess what, we’re doing the work for you. Welcome to NEWisco 4-1-1! This is our way of keeping you in the know of what fun, unique, or helpful events are around the area.

2 months ago | civicmedia.us | Kate Wells |Bennet Goldstein |Jack Kelly |Hallie Claflin

BOSCOBEL, Wis. — The sport of girls wrestling in Wisconsin has seen a rapid increase in the number of students participating across the state. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, girls had to wrestle boys to take part in conference or state tournaments, as there wasn’t a standalone girls event for them to compete in. As a result, only a few hundred girls took up wrestling as a varsity sport. According to the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association, or WIAA, 227 girls wrestled in 2017-18.

2 months ago | civicmedia.us | Melissa Kaye |Kate Wells |Bennet Goldstein |Jack Kelly

Rob Dz is a man wearing many hats. The Wisconsin artist is also an educator and activist. But for him it all comes down to making a difference and sparking change, no matter the role. “It’s about putting my best foot forward in whatever it is,” Dz says. And whether it’s through music, teaching, or sharing Black history stories, his goal is to inspire others, particularly young people. He wants them to embrace their stories and recognize their power.

2 months ago | civicmedia.us | Kate Wells |Jack Kelly |Hallie Claflin |Angela Lang

A year and a half after Wisconsin lawmakers earmarked $125 million to clean up toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS, the funds have yet to flow to contaminated communities. That’s due to a legal and philosophical debate over the limits of government power and the potentially harsh consequences of a decades-old environmental law. Lawmakers continue to hash out the rules to guide who would receive the money and, more importantly, the legal risks for entities that request it.