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Now a look at Northwoods News, I'm Maddie Schaefer.
Wisconsin Farm Bureau and Farmers Union groups hosted a virtual town hall Thursday with the two candidates running for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District.
Republican Michael Alfonso and Democrat Fred Clark answered questions about rising costs, tariffs, labor shortages, and the future of family farms.
Both were asked what they believe is the biggest challenge facing Wisconsin agriculture over the next 5 to 10 years.
Alfonso said its affordability.
The cost of everything is skyrocketing.
Thanks to the last
administration, the Joe Biden administration, where we had 9% peak inflation.
The worst inflation we've had in over 40 years, farms are shutting down.
They cannot handle this level of inflation.
Alfonso said he wants to lower operating costs and eliminate the federal estate tax for families passing farms down to the next generation.
Clark said consolidation in agribusiness is a major concern.
He called for stronger antitrust laws and enforcement to address the power of large agricultural companies.
And
Alfonso also called for enforcing existing antitrust laws, particularly in the meat industry.
The candidates were also asked how Congress could help the next generation of farmers get started.
Alfonso called for lowering startup costs for young farmers and reducing capital gains taxes for farmers selling land to other farmers.
Because at the end of the day, I want more family farms and I will support any program that will bring more of them.
Clark said an aging farm population and the cost of taking over a farm are making it difficult for young farmers to get started.
Alfonso and Clark will face each other in the November 3rd election.
For Northwood's News, I'm Maddie Schaefer.
For Civic Media News, I'm Connie Feldman.
Even with running back Josh Jacobs making his presence known back on the football field, the Packers weren't able to tame the Lions yesterday in Detroit.
Plagued by penalties, the pack lost 20 to 17.
It'll be a quick turnaround as the team takes on the Carolina Panthers Thursday night at Lambeau.
Democratic candidate for Governor David Crowley kicked off his Let's Get to Work Wisconsin tour in Green Bay over the weekend.
Crowley's first stop through a packed house at the Brown County Democratic Party headquarters.
Close to 100 people crowded in to hear from Crowley, along with speakers from the rest of the Democratic ticket, including Governor Tony Evers, incumbent candidate for Attorney General Josh Call and others.
A key message to Wisconsin Democrats is to vote down the ticket on November 3rd.
Crowley's tour continued on to Appleton and Sheboygan San...
On Sunday, there were planned stops in Kiwani, Chano, and Marinette.
Sot County Sheriff's deputies arrested a man last Saturday night for allegedly starting a fire in the woods near Devil's Lake State Park.
Firefighters say they found a large fire spreading through the woods in an area inaccessible by traditional fire trucks.
The property is in the township of Sumter.
Fire crews from multiple agencies battled the blaze for more than an hour and a half with specialized ATVs and other equipment to bring it under control.
Authorities found and arrested the suspect shortly after arriving at the scene.
The motive behind the fire is still under investigation.
The Madison Common Council has voted to terminate interim independent police monitor Arameek Glass.
The move comes following weeks of controversy over her job performance outlined in an employment review from the city attorney's office.
That review states Glass had made no meaningful progress in searching for a permanent monitor after nearly 10 months with no approved job description, posting, or interviews.
It also cited a missed July 17 budget deadline, strained relationships with Madison police, and an open
outside investigation into complaints about Glass's own conduct.
Wisconsin's measles outbreak has topped 300.
Health officials reported 43 new cases over the last 10 days, bringing the total to 310 cases.
Most cases are in southwestern Wisconsin, with Lafayette County reporting 103 confirmed or probable infections.
Northern Wisconsin has reported 34 confirmed cases across Chippewa and Marathon counties.
Health officials warn fewer reported cases do not necessarily mean the outbreak is slowing and actual infections could be higher.
With the opening of the gun deer hunt less than a month away, 55 of Wisconsin's 72 counties now have chronic wasting disease, according to the DNR.
Wildlife officials say a three-year-old buck on a deer farm in Taylor County is among the most recent detections of the disease.
That farm will remain in quarantine while government veterinary staff work to identify and control the disease outbreak.
If you're a jerky lover in Wisconsin, you might want to check your pantry.
1,000 pounds of beef jerky is being recalled across Wisconsin and six other Midwest states.
The USDA says the products were produced without federal inspection.
Health officials warn that uninspected meat products can pose risks, including bacterial contamination and undisclosed allergens.
The recall affects three varieties of two-ounce sealed bags.
Imperial Fuego Beef Jerky, Imperial Original Beef Jerky, and Imperial Limone Beef Jerky.
If you have any of these products, health officials say you shouldn't eat it, but throw it away or return it to the place where you bought it.
A new $705 million casino is officially open in southern Wisconsin.
Ho-Chunk Gaming Beloit welcomed its first guests Friday.
The casino features 1,300 slot machines and 33 table games, including Blackjack, Poker, and Roulette, plus several restaurants and lounges.
Tribal leaders say the casino represents a major investment expected to support local employment and economic development.
And that's your state news update.
I'm Connie Feldman for Civic Media News.
The fall classic moves to Florida.
Hi, I'm Mike Clemens with Sports Baseball.
Game three of the World Series tonight in Tampa.
Lefty Robert Gasser on the mound from Milwaukee against former Brewer Freddie Peralta.
The Brewers lead the best of seven series to games to none.
NFL, the Packers lose to the Lions at Ford Field 20 to 17.
Josh Jacobs caught a touchdown but dropped another near the goal line.
I dropped the touchdown in
the end zone and you know, that's one thing I told him.
I'm like man, for my standard, I like myself.
10 out of 10.
That's a play I got to make.
So, you know, really that I
said, if you want to blame anybody, you know, put it on me.
Safety Xavier McKinney on another controversial roughing the passer call on the Packers defense.
Like it just be bull that that's going on bull calls.
And I don't really I can't really tell you because sometimes we're not getting we're not seeing the same calls for our quarterback.
We're not seeing the same calls for our offensive guys.
They're
critical moments in the game as Packers safety, Xavier McKinney with sports.
I'm Mike Clemens.
Mostly cloudy today with a few scattered showers possible in the afternoon are high right around 50 today tonight cloudy with scattered showers We're gonna drop into the low 30s for an overnight low tomorrow rain in the morning some clearing in the afternoon with a high near 60 I meteorologist Sean Cable
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