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Governor Tony Evers celebrates June Dairy Month with visits to local businesses
CHILTON, Wis. (WFRV) – As June Dairy Month begins, Governor Tony Evers honored the heart of Wisconsin's agricultural legacy with visits to Turtle Lake and Chilton on Monday. This celebration underscores the resilience and vitality of the state's dairy industry, which not only forms the backbone of the local economy but also enriches Wisconsin's cultural heritage. Appleton's Lamers Dairy brings back 'Cones for a Cause' to raise money during June Dairy Month With a remarkable $50 billion industry that employs over 120,000 individuals, Wisconsin proudly holds the title of 'America's Dairyland,' boasting more dairy farms than any other state in the nation. Gov. Evers has long been an advocate for Wisconsin's farmers, focusing on initiatives that support agricultural families and bolster rural communities. His administration has invested heavily in programs aimed at enhancing the state's agricultural exports, with goals to increase dairy, meat, crop, and other product exports by 25 percent. A highlight of the governor's visit was the Scoops Ice Cream House in Chilton, which received a Dairy Processor Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) in 2023. This funding enabled Scoops to modernize its facilities and expand its operations. 'It's a good example of how small businesses thrive with the right assistance,' Gov. Evers remarked, emphasizing the importance of such establishments. The governor's commitment extends beyond individual businesses; he has also pioneered initiatives like the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports and established the Wisconsin Office of Rural Prosperity. These efforts aim to streamline resources for rural communities and enhance the efficiency of the agricultural supply chain, particularly in meat and dairy processing. De Pere selects new Fire Chief to replace retiring Matzke, set to start June 9 As June Dairy Month progresses, Gov. Evers encourages all Wisconsinites to appreciate the critical role dairy plays in the state's economy and culture. 'Milk brings its cheese, brings its ice cream, and other products, and we highlight this during this time,' he stated, emphasizing that dairy is a symbol of Wisconsin's identity. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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4 hours ago
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De Pere selects new Fire Chief to replace retiring Matzke, set to start June 9
DE PERE, Wis. (WFRV) – With the April retirement of Chief Al Matzke, who stepped down from his role after 40 years of service, the De Pere Police and Fire Commission has officially announced the next Fire Chief. Battalion Chief Brett Jansen will become the new chief effective on June 9, officials announced on Monday evening. Appleton's Lamers Dairy brings back 'Cones for a Cause' to raise money during June Dairy Month Jansen, a long-time member with De Pere Fire Rescue, will step into the role after Assistant Fire Chief Jack Mlnrik finishes his time as the interim chief. Chief Jansen has served De Pere for nearly 20 years, starting as a firefighter/paramedic in 2006, until he became a Lieutenant in 2019. His current title of Battalion Chief was earned in 2022. The 2021 Wisconsin State Firefighter of the Year, Jansen, is also the Emergency Medical Services Director, with years of experience. Fire Department Lieutenant in Wisconsin uses chainsaw to create artful park bench Mayor James Boyd released the following statement regarding the selection: 'Battalion Chief Jansen is an exceptional leader, and we're excited to see him step into the role of Fire Chief for our community. The City of De Pere has long taken pride in the strength of its public safety services and overall quality of life. We're confident that Chief Jansen will not only uphold these high standards but also lead the department forward with professionalism, innovation, and a forward-thinking approach to fire and emergency response.' De Pere Mayor James Boyd City Manager Kim Flom added the following statement: 'We are excited to have Brett on board as the next Fire Chief. His commitment to the community and to the continued strength of the organization were evident through the recruitment process.' City Manager Kim Flom No additional details were provided. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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Wisconsin football lands commitment from class of 2026 in-state linebacker
Wisconsin football landed a commitment from class of 2026 linebacker Ben Wenzel on Sunday. Wenzel announced his commitment during his official visit to the program. He chose the Badgers over one other top contender: the Oklahoma Sooners. Advertisement 247Sports lists the Appleton, Wisconsin, native as a three-star recruit, ranked specifically as the No. 1,251 player in the class of 2026, the No. 109 linebacker and the No. 5 recruit from his home state. He is the Badgers' highest-ranked in-state recruit in the class, with 247Sports' No. 1, No. 2, No. 3 and No. 4 players in the state committed to Minnesota, Indiana, Iowa and North Dakota State, respectively. Wisconsin was late to offer Wenzel, waiting until May 20 to do so. The program's pursuit then picked up quickly. It has now added the linebacker's commitment before his scheduled visit to Oklahoma (June 20). Wenzel is Wisconsin's ninth commitment in the class. He was the program's second addition to the group on Sunday, following three-star defensive lineman Arthur Scott. Both players committed before the conclusion of their official visits. The Badgers' class now ranks No. 39 nationally and No. 13 in the Big Ten after those two additions. Luke Fickell and his staff are still looking for their first blue-chip commit. Wisconsin is building momentum off its first official visit weekend of the month, arguably the most important three-day period of the recruiting cycle. Fickell and company hope that momentum aids the program's chances with its top targets in the class, including four-star recruits LB McHale Blade, WR Jayden Petit, RB Amari Latimer, OT Kamari Blair and athlete Jackson Ford. Advertisement Contact/Follow @TheBadgersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinion This article originally appeared on Badgers Wire: Wisconsin football recruiting 2026 Ben Wenzel commitment
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2 days ago
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Appleton to honor ‘Old Glory,' celebrate Flag Day Parade on June 14
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – The City of Appleton is set to continue its longstanding tradition on June 14, the 74th Appleton Flag Day Parade! The celebration, which attracts more than 50,000 spectators and participants from throughout the country to Appleton, has honored 'Old Glory' on the second Saturday of every June since 1950. 'There's an unparalleled amount of pride and patriotism in the Fox Cities,' said Corey Otis, Chairperson for the City of Appleton Parades Committee. 'The Flag Day Parade provides a showcase for our community's ingenuity and artistry as well as a reason to come together and celebrate with friends and family.' More than 600 Wisconsin Guard soldiers ready for deployment with sendoff in Oshkosh The theme of the 74th Appleton Flag Day Parade is 'Honor, Courage, Commitment': these are the core values of the United States Marine Corps and Navy. Every year, the Flag Day Parade honors a branch of the military, but this year, Appleton will spotlight both the United States Marine Corps and Navy, who each celebrates 250 years of service in 2025. The Parade Grand Marshal, as always, is the United States Flag. The escort to the U.S. Flag is United States Marine Veteran Bob Lace of Neenah. Lace, 83, served during the Vietnam War era, and he is well known as the 'one-man honor guard' at the Memorial Day and Flag Day Parades in Appleton. This year's Honorary Parade Marshal is Retired Rear Admiral Jerry Clusen, a native of Manitowoc. Clusen, a Navy Mustang, served in 14 ranks throughout his 42-year career in the United States Navy Reserve. 'I love Appleton, we used to play here': Cheap Trick's Rick Nielsen stops in Appleton for ROCK'N Vodka bottle signing The 74th Appleton Flag Day Parade begins at 8 a.m. on Saturday, June 14 with the Downtown Appleton Farm Market. Then, at 11:30 a.m., Houdini Plaza will host a pre-parade concert by the Marine Forces Reserve Band prior to the 1st Brigade Band at noon. The Flag Day Parade will begin at 2 p.m. at the intersection of Wisconsin Avenue and North Oneida Street, with the route traveling through State Street, College Avenue, and Drew Street. Notable entries in the 74th Appleton Flag Day Parade include: Nearly 20 musical units, including Navy Band Great Lakes, Marine Forces Reserve Band, 1st Brigade Band, Americanos Alumni Association, The 2/5th's Party Band, Big Top Brass, and The Badger Band (featuring members of the University of Wisconsin Band). Local marching bands, including all three Appleton public high schools, Valley Troubadours, New Horizons, Lakeside Lutheran High School, the Lutheran Vanguard, and Appleton City Band. Veterans organizations, tributes to the Armed Forces, patriotic floats, marching units, antique and collector vehicles, horses, clowns, scooters, fire trucks, tractors, and much, much more! Back for more: The Dancing Grannies will return to the Flag Day Parade along with Golden Gals MKE. Pierce Manufacturing and WHBY will hand out free flags to spectators just before the parade begins. The celebration continues after the parade. In Houdini Plaza, The Badger Band, featuring members of the University of Wisconsin Marching Band, will play music from the 'Fifth Quarter.' The free performance is expected to begin around 4:30 p.m. WFRV Local 5 will livestream the parade on our Facebook page and website. The parade will be broadcast at 10:35 p.m. on both June 14 and 21. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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4 days ago
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Last Wisconsin student in National Spelling Bee one letter short of making finals, places 10th
Wisconsin's last remaining student in the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee was eliminated in the final round of the semifinals on May 28 in National Harbor, Maryland. It took the word "Allobroges" to take out New Berlin seventh grader Ethan Robert, who tied for 10th place in the nationwide competition that started with 243 students and is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025. And he only missed the correct spelling by one letter, replacing the last "o" with an "i." Throughout the semifinals, he correctly spelled "acetarious" (used in salads) and "vibices" (a linear subcutaneous extravasation of blood). He also correctly described the word "thermophilic" (of, relating to, or being an organism growing at a high temperature). During the quarterfinals earlier on May 28, the New Berlin Eisenhower Middle/High School student correctly spelled "metanym," answered the vocabulary question for the word "albatross," a large seabird, and spelled "adobo," a dish of Spanish origin consisting of meat marinated in a spicy sauce, browned and then simmered in the marinade. During the preliminary rounds on May 27, Robert correctly spelled the word "promyshlennik," meaning Russian trappers and fur traders of Siberia and Alaska. Another Wisconsin speller, Appleton sixth grader Jacob Martonito, correctly spelled his first-round preliminary word but was eliminated on a vocabulary question in the second round on May 27. Martonito, who attends Appleton Classical School, correctly spelled "Makgadikgadi Pans," the name of a Botswana basin filled with salt beds. However, he incorrectly answered a vocabulary question on the word "ingenuous." According to competition's website, Robert loves watching sports (especially the NFL), doing taekwondo, math and geography, hanging out with friends and online gaming. He also enjoys reading and listed the Percy Jackson series as his favorite book. Contact Claudia Levens at clevens@ Follow her on X at @levensc13. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: New Berlin student places 10th in National Spelling Bee
