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Wisconsin is a state located in the Great Lakes region of the United States of America. The capital of the state is Madison, and the largest city is Milwaukee. Wisconsin's economy was originally based on farming (especially dairy), mining, and lumbering. In the 20th century, tourism became important, and many people living on former farms commuted to jobs elsewhere. Large-scale industrialization began in the late 19th century in the southeast of the state, with the city of Milwaukee as its major center. In recent decades, service industries, especially medicine and education, have become dominant. Wisconsin's landscape, largely shaped by the Wisconsin glaciation of the last Ice Age, makes the state popular for both tourism and many forms of outdoor recreation.

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Forty jobs eliminated at Urban Day School

Jun 18, 2013 10:01 pm

About 40 employees will lose their jobs at Urban Day School in Milwaukee. The job cuts are a result of the school's decision to consolidate charter school activities in Milwaukee due to the loss of f...

Majority of Wisconsin residents say state headed in right direction

Jun 18, 2013 9:47 pm

The Wisconsin Economic Scorecard for the second quarter of 2013 was recently released and found that 56 percent of residents think the state is "headed in the right direction," 28 percent vi...

Hampton Inn proposed in Kenosha near I-94

Jun 18, 2013 9:01 pm

Kenosha-based Bear Development LLC is proposing a 93-room, four-story Hampton Inn hotel west of Interstate 94 in Kenosha. The developer has asked the citys Plan Commissioner to consider a conceptual ...

Gov. Walker pledges $500,000 to youth job program

Jun 18, 2013 8:26 pm

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker stopped by the Pieper-Hillside Boys & Girls Clubs in Milwaukee Tuesday, 611 W. Cherry St., to announce $500,000 in funds to support his Summer Youth Employment Program....

State report finds Wisconsin economy lagging

Jun 18, 2013 8:01 pm

The author of a report showing the Wisconsin economy lagging behind in technology, education and innovation said Tuesday that the state is at an "economic crossroads." The Wisconsin Economi...

With brackets set, second round of Social Madness now live

Jun 18, 2013 7:55 pm

The second round of our Social Madness competition is now underway, as 24 Wisconsin companies have moved on to the bracket phase of our competition. Congratulations to the following companies, which ...

Need a hotel for Harley fest? New website can help

Jun 18, 2013 7:43 pm

The Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association has set up a website for visitors still looking for accommodations during the Harley-Davidson 110th anniversary celebration over Labor Day weekend. The s...

Newly named Millioke restaurant at Marriott hires exec chef

Jun 18, 2013 5:54 pm

The restaurant at the soon-to-open Milwaukee Marriott Downtown hotel is taking a cue from Alice Cooper in its newly announced name. Millioke Meat, Cheese and Beer is the new name for the restaurant ...

Cargill expanding its North American grain business

Jun 18, 2013 5:45 pm

Cargill Inc. is expanding its holdings in the North American grain industry, buying assets from Northstar Grain in southwest Michigan. Wayzata, Minn.-based Cargill said it is acquiring the grain stor...

Tribune Co. profits down from last year

Jun 18, 2013 5:45 pm

In the midst of trying to sell its newspaper assets, Tribune Co. revealed that its net income dropped about 6 percent last year, from about $448 million to over $422 million, according to a report by ...

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