It’s just about harvest time in Wisconsin—and it looks to be another healthy crop for cranberries, in a state that overwhelmingly grows the most. We’ll look at the impact of the industry on the state’s economy. Also, it looks like a Canadian railroad strike won’t happen after all—something that could have had a major impact on Wisconsin exports. Railroad workers in the US also didn’t strike, but have since won some victories at the bargaining table.

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