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David Farr joins Houdini chain-escape record attempt in Appleton
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Minneapolis magician and mentalist David Farr took part in a July 2, 2026, Houdini Day event in Appleton, Wisconsin, where more than 200 magicians attempted Houdini’s Siberian Chain Escape at once.
PGI opens Competition Night to the public for rare fireworks experience
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The Pyrotechnics Guild International will open Competition Night to public audiences on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, as part of the Wisconsin Fireworks Festival at Wisconsin International Raceway in Kaukauna, Wisconsin.
Aldo Leopold Foundation opens grants for community readings during Leopold Week 2027
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The Aldo Leopold Foundation is offering grants for public reading events March 6-7, 2027, to help libraries, nonprofits and civic groups bring Aldo Leopold and other nature writers into their communities.
Influential Women spotlights Sarah E. Robertson for executive coaching work
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Influential Women is recognizing Sarah E. Robertson, founder of Stable Ascent, for helping CEOs and entrepreneurs turn people strategy into stronger business results.
Prestige Roofing offers free emergency tarping after Menasha and Appleton tornado
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Prestige Roofing LLC is providing free emergency tarping to tornado-affected homeowners in Menasha and Appleton, Wisconsin, after a July 27 storm damaged roofs across both communities.
Small businesses risk falling behind as AI spreads into blue-collar industries
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New U.S. Census Bureau data shows AI adoption is rising faster at larger firms than at businesses with fewer than 20 employees, raising concerns that small operational companies could lose ground as AI becomes standard business infrastructure.
Samad's House launches Midwest Black and Brown harm reduction network in new podcast episode
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Samad’s House released Episode 2 of Voices of the Front Lines on July 23, 2026, using the episode to launch a Midwest Regional Black and Brown Harm Reduction Network aimed at cutting overdose deaths in Milwaukee and beyond.
Small businesses face an AI adoption gap as larger firms pull ahead
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New federal data shows AI use rising faster at larger companies than at many of the nation’s smallest businesses, raising concerns that Main Street could fall behind as AI becomes a core business tool.
Fork Farms launches school growing guide for districts
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Fork Farms released a new implementation guide to help schools launch indoor hydroponic growing programs that support cafeteria meals, STEM learning and student engagement.
Ten storage box and bag makers target eco-friendly demand in 2026
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A new roundup highlights 10 manufacturers supplying storage boxes, storage bags, and related home-organization products to global retailers and brands.
Axio BioPharma and The Bioforge team up on AI biomanufacturing data access
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Axio BioPharma and The Bioforge announced a partnership to connect Axio Lattice with BioOptima AI™ so biopharmaceutical companies can use historical process data for AI-driven optimization without moving ownership or centralizing data.
The Safety Navigator launches 28-day camp safety tour with AccuWeather
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The Safety Navigator is taking its new Connection Tour through nine states and more than 30 camps to meet camp leaders and share safety resources after the deadly 2025 Central Texas floods.
MGMT Digital says behavioral healthcare marketing is shifting toward AI and outcomes
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MGMT Digital attended the Recovery.com Marketing Summit in 2026 to track how AI, transparency, and treatment outcome data are reshaping behavioral healthcare marketing.
Medical Associates Health Plans goes live on Elligint Health’s Helios platform
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Iowa-based Medical Associates Health Plans has launched Helios Care Management and Disease Management to consolidate clinical operations on one cloud-native system.
Influential Women spotlights Trisha Bielski's healthcare career
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Influential Women featured Trisha Bielski, a nurse, healthcare consultant and retired Army lieutenant colonel with more than 25 years of experience.
Exterior storm damage often reaches beyond the roof
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A Wisconsin Rapids roofing company is warning that storms and seasonal wear often damage more than shingles, making full exterior inspections critical after severe weather.
Commercial roof leaks often start small, experts say
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Small defects, aging materials, and weather exposure can turn into costly commercial roof leaks over time.
World Wellness Weekend marks 10 years with U.S. events across hotels, clubs and spas
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World Wellness Weekend will celebrate its 10th anniversary Sept. 18-20, 2026, with thousands of free wellness activities across the U.S. and more than 250 participating venues.
Heavy rain can expose roofing and gutter problems
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Heavy rainfall is putting residential roofs and gutter systems under stress in Wisconsin and other regions, where clogged drainage, aging materials, and hidden damage can lead to moisture intrusion.
Older roofs face higher storm-season risk, roofing pros say
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Roofing professionals say aging materials can make homes and commercial buildings more vulnerable when severe weather hits, especially if maintenance has been delayed.
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