Today is November 9th.
These are today's vital statistics.
Elmina Rose Fry, 88 of Richland Center, died Tuesday, November 3rd at St.
Mary's Hospital in Madison.
Funeral services will be held today at 1 p.m.
at the Pratt Memorial Chapel with burial to follow in the Richland Center Cemetery.
Visitation will be held today at the Pratt Memorial Chapel from 12 noon until the time of service at 1.
Elmina Rose Fry, 88.
of Richland Center.
Larry, Don, Ewing, 87 of Baraboo, formerly of rural Lone Rock, died Tuesday, November 3rd at St.
Clair Hospital in Baraboo.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 12th at 11 a.m.
at the Pratt Memorial Chapel with burial to follow in the Button Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday at the Pratt Memorial Chapel from 10 a.m.
until the time of service at 11.
Larry Don Ewing, 87 of Baraboo, formerly of Rural Lone Rock.
Carol Hamilton, 77 of LaFarge, died Thursday at the Evergreens assisted living in LaCrosse.
A celebration of life will be held Monday, November 16th from 9 a.m.
until 11 at the LaFarge Free Methodist Church.
A graveside service will follow at Dell Cemetery.
A lunch will be held at the church following the burial.
The Vosetag Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family.
Carol Hamilton, 77.
of Lafarge.
This concludes today's vital statistics.
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Good morning, as indeed it's me, Phil D, and Hank Bray has got a well-deserved day off after driving all night.
on Friday, but filling in today, we have the barber's kid, Todd Caperdall.
How you doing there,
man?
Phil, I'm good.
I just got a phone call from HR.
They tried to put Henry on double secret probation, but they wouldn't take him.
They wouldn't take
him.
One of those things.
Kind of like my mother when Mr. Majeski called home.
She said, you know what?
We pay taxes to give him an education.
We don't want him either.
You keep him.
Yeah, he's all yours.
He's all yours.
I
don't have to have him till after three
to three 15.
I
understand.
What
do you do?
Oh well, have a good weekend, did you?
I did, how about you?
Yeah, it was good.
Yeah, decent being outside, watching the Packers win a ball game, yeah.
That was a surprise, wasn't it?
It was a little bit yet to see the way they did.
It just won it
up and down the field like that.
You'd think they're honoring Gronk, you know, and Tom Brady is returning.
I thought, and the Patriots had won how many games in a row at home.
I'm thinking that
we were doomed.
Well, I felt like that too.
And honestly, Green Bay scored 45 points and kind of stopped trying halfway through the fourth quarter.
They might have been worse than that.
And just the speed that honestly both teams for a while, it was like watching a video game.
Every
play was 20 yards or more.
If you have two receivers that go over 150 yards receiving one, which they hadn't done since the 40s, I guess that's what they said last night.
But yeah, how about Jordan Love?
You know, quietly.
Right now, quietly putting up MVP numbers.
Yeah, he's very hot.
And when Tom Brady says that,
he
did.
He said, look at him.
He's just rolling right now.
He's locked in and he is.
And those balls he was throwing, some of them had to be perfectly thrown and were.
And right into just, just beyond the defender and into the receiver.
I think Jordan likes it better when Matthew Golden is 20 yards behind the defender, which also happened.
Just throw it that way.
Exactly.
We haven't had a receiver that could get out and, and
Distance themselves for a long, you know, for a long time back, we know even when Aaron Rodgers was there and Brett Farmer would be like, how come the other teams as receivers are always like 10 yards wide open and ours have got somebody like right on their chest.
See
that had something to do with Green Bay's cornerbacks, Phil.
Yeah.
Yeah.
They're that open because our guys don't know where they went.
Yeah.
How about Torrell Buckley?
Yeah.
What was his line?
Wasn't it, uh, I think it was against Minnesota one year.
Yes.
Uh, right at the end of the game, up in the dome, I was living within an hour of that dome at the time, which made this very difficult to live with.
And, uh, he just didn't cover the guy down the sideline.
Guy's name was Eric Gulliford was
a
kick returner, wasn't even a receiver.
And he just let him go and McMahon threw it as far as he could and guys out of bounds on like the three yard line.
And after the game, it buckly just didn't cover him.
And he said, why not?
He said, I didn't think McMahon could throw it that far.
He just let him go.
Why run all the way downfield?
Yeah,
shoot hack.
Let somebody else handle
that.
Oh, yes.
Well, it is a day for the.
sixth grade comedy club.
We have that going on.
And in fact, Hank, even though it's his day off, he gave you a couple of things to contemplate, didn't he?
He did.
He left me a question of the day in a daily dilemma.
And his question for you actually, Phil, was, do you think a chicken ever looks at an egg and thinks, man, that was a lot of work for something that doesn't even have a face?
Well, maybe.
I guess I don't know that I spend a lot of time thinking about what chickens are thinking.
I don't know either.
Hank was raised on a chicken farm.
Yeah, he was.
Things are starting to add up now.
Do you know why Beethoven got rid of his chickens?
No, I do not.
All they ever said was, bach, bach,
bach.
Oh, that would make you mad.
It really would.
There you
go.
There are no more chickens at Beethoven's farm.
That's like Michael Jackson's chickens would have said Prince, Prince, Prince.
It's kind of the same thing.
Kind of
like that.
Yeah, exactly.
There's a little rivalry between the
two
of them.
Yeah, I can't have
that.
No, no, and we can't have that.
What else do we have?
Well, we've got to do this for Henry.
You might be from Peeridge if.
Your family tree has fewer branches than the Christmas tree.
I've never been to Peeridge.
It sounds like a very mysterious place.
Well, it does.
And people have said, we've got to see if we can maybe raise some petty cash to go next year to the mule jump and broadcast live from the Peeridge mule jump.
Is there such a thing?
Yeah, there is.
Oh, yeah.
That's a big thing.
They sent us a t-shirt and everything.
Oh, yeah.
I have a t-shirt.
Adam went down there.
It's the weirdest thing.
He got arrested for wearing shoes.
He did.
Poor Adam had down there in Peeridge.
If you have shoes, no service.
Different sign in the window.
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I did this from Henry and he wanted to know, Phil, if, if you accidentally send a text that complains about someone to that person.
So you send it to the wrong guy and it's about him.
Would you admit it was really about them or would you pretend you were
hacked?
Oh yeah.
That's a good
point.
Not me.
Sonny took my phone.
That's a dilemma, right?
That's kind of, it definitely could be.
And if you sent one to your wife, it
is a dilemma.
Can you imagine that?
Yes.
I've done an email like that before where it wasn't.
Terrible, but it was sarcastic about somebody.
All of a sudden, like, oh, yeah, went to the wrong person.
I
wasn't even there that
day.
Yeah.
Yeah.
It was other guys.
Oh, boy.
Why don't elephants use computers?
I have no idea.
They're afraid of the mouse.
Of course.
Yes.
Wow.
And we're off and running.
That's what we are.
All right.
First
time ever.
This is a true story.
Like first mouse I ever had in a computer, you know, like ladies, somebody's like, yeah, here's, you know, and I actually took it in my hand and was going like this on your
palm.
Lay it on the table.
Oh, well,
they were new.
They were new.
Yeah, that's, I mean, I couldn't figure them out at first either.
It sounds funny, doesn't it now?
Yeah.
I
do all of these things with technology and at one point a mouse was too much for us to handle.
It
was?
Oh, what do you do?
You got anything from the barber shop today?
I do, I do.
Actually, did you hear about the grand opening down at the Lego store?
No.
Oh, people are lined up for blocks.
Yeah, I suppose they are.
They are.
Oh, what about that kid from Blue River?
What's he got this week?
We're the apologies.
What do you call a short mother?
A minimum.
A minimum.
Wow.
Chris, come on now.
I'll give him some points.
Yeah, it wasn't, you
know, terrible.
No, no, terrible.
I got terrible right here.
You
do?
Yeah.
Where did naughty rainbows go?
I
don't know.
Prism.
Prism.
Not bad.
We don't have rim shot material in
it.
I need to get it.
I just make my own with my mouth.
Boom.
That works.
Oh boy.
Anything else?
Yeah, actually I do.
I started to read a horror story in Braille.
Something awful is going to happen.
I could just feel it.
All right, this one is actually, this one, my father told me this.
I was probably 10 years old.
This was a red skeleton joke from way back on that TV show that my dad never forgot.
That
was
a great show.
Great show.
And I actually took my dad to see Red Skelton in La Crosse in 91.
However old Red was, and he was still hilarious at whatever age he was.
He just brought the house down all night long.
But did you hear the one about your feet?
No, you have to
oh Did you hear about the baguette at the zoo I did not hear it was bread in capacity Wow
I had
never heard that term either we were out to eat one time my my lovely bride and I and the waitress is like you want a baguette and I'm like what I
A doggy bag.
Little doggy bag.
Yes, he wants bread.
I didn't know what that was.
Could
you not
ask if you wanted bread?
Exactly.
That I
can do.
I do have a knock-knock joke.
Really?
If you want one, are you ready?
Knock-knock.
Who's there?
Control freak.
Now you say control freak who?
Control freak who?
Tell me what to say.
There you go.
Yeah, that's a little more intellectual than Hank Braes.
Yeah, we're moving up and
that's moving up, which says plenty.
Oh boy.
I saw a man stealing groceries the other day while on the shoulders of a couple of vampires.
He got charged with shoplifting on two counts.
Oh
man.
That's gotta be Henry.
Sixth grade comedy club.
Yeah, we've been reading a lot of bazooka Joes and popsicle sticks and those were good.
Yeah Remember the jolly good pop cans.
I do there was a joke in the bottom I do you got the pop or the soda and then you'd be looking down there with one eye like
oh, okay Yeah, you got to get to the bottom of that jolly.
Exactly like 12 cents for the can
for a can yeah Yeah, it was a good deal.
I remember one used to be I think Bernstead's initially had it over here, but you could get a
case of Jolly Good.
And it was like three bucks or something, or maybe even less.
Oh yeah.
For sure
they
did.
And there was a brand they had called old time, which was like, imagine generic Jolly Good.
That's kind of what we're dealing with here.
Generic
Jolly
Good.
That's kind
of what we were doing.
Parents love that because it's like eight cents a can.
Here you
go.
Here you go, kids.
And my grandma would go to Super Value because my grandfather ran the meat department there.
So she would buy Elf brand
that
Super Value
had.
I forgot about
that.
Grandma would have
grape, orange, black cherry, ginger ale, all this stuff.
We didn't care.
Yeah, right.
You know, when you're.
eight years old, the grandma's house, man, who cares?
Want an orange?
Yeah.
I don't have an orange.
It
doesn't care.
It says elf.
Nobody read the can.
We drank the orange pop.
Right.
Ginger ale was usually the last
one
to go.
Yeah.
Right.
How come there's seven of those left?
Right?
Exactly.
Or the, uh, the, we would go to my grandparents house and it would be warm seven up too.
And once I'm popping to be like a leader and it was like stale to, you
know, been there a while.
Yeah.
But you liked it.
Did your grandparents do the old ice cream with the crystals in it?
Oh yes.
They weren't going to throw it
away.
No, no.
My grandparents lived right next door to the Dairy Queen, the old Dairy Queen, on the lot where RC Tacos is now.
The
house was further back from the road then, but my grandparents had survived the depression and I'm trying to convince them I need Dairy Queen from them.
This is how you get into sales marketing and the things we do here.
If you can't talk well and come up with a compelling story, you never get a dilly bar.
My grandfather.
Never took me to Dairy Queen.
He lived till I was 21.
I could get grandma there about twice a year.
My grandfather never, and he had, I don't know how old it was, this vanilla ice cream in the fridge.
It was like a crystal colony.
Here, you want some ice cream and all of us would look at him.
No, no, you're going to eat it.
We did.
Like a frozen disco ball or something.
Yeah.
Wow.
So did you, did you give me the kicker that you had or was that?
Um, that was everything he gave me.
That was
everything he gave me.
It might be from P Ridge and, uh, let's see.
Yeah.
That's everything from Henry.
All right.
Yeah, good.
That's about all he knows then.
I guess.
Yeah.
And we'll look forward to seeing him back here.
I think tomorrow,
I think tomorrow.
Yeah.
He's, he's going to be back here soon as he gets off probation.
All right.
Post and let him post pictures of me while I'm sleeping.
I saw that.
Yeah,
that
got him.
bunch of reaction.
Yeah, I did.
There are a lot of people that felt sorry for me.
I'm like, come on, you know, they should have.
And he's
picking on Phil
tomorrow.
Yeah.
I mean, we only left at 2 45 a.m.
to go.
You guys had a heck of a day.
Nice.
We did.
Have a good one there.
All right.
You bet.
Good morning everyone for WRCO News.?
I'm Todd Copernall, 34.?
sunny degrees in Richland Center right now.?
Hang in there.?
High temperature today will be 61 in the news.?
Viroqua Mayor Christa Brown has issued a formal statement addressing recent developments in the city, including a criminal trespassing incident at her residence and ongoing conflicts with the Viroqua City Council.?
The statement comes after an October 26 report that 58-year-old Evan Blatner entered the mayor's home without permission during daylight hours.?
Blatner, who is the husband of varroquo older person Tanya Björk, was arrested October 30th for criminal trespassing following an investigation conducted by the Vernon County Sheriff's Department due to a conflict of interest with the local police department.?
According to Mayor Brown, Blatner was previously hired as a handyman for interior painting in March of 2026 and was permitted to work in the detached garage, but he had not been present at the property since September 11th.?
Brown detailed that the trespassing occurred shortly after an October 22nd meeting with Alderperson Björk and Council President Steve Willis, during which allegations were made against her and suggestions were presented for her offer.?
office to be voluntarily relocated.?
Following a closed session meeting October 27, the city council voted to move the mayor's office to a different floor and restrict direct contact between the mayor and city administrator Julie Emsley.?
Mayor Brown voiced strong concerns regarding the procedures leading up to the council's decisions, emphasizing her commitment to public safety, transparency, and serving the residents of Verroqua.?
The ongoing friction within the local government is set to reach a critical junction at the upcoming regular meeting of the Verroqua City Council scheduled for tomorrow at 6.30 p.m.?
in the City Hall lower level community room.?
The published agenda highlights several high stakes topics stemming from recent events.?
Most notably, item 10 outlines a planned closed session pursuant to Wisconsin statute to consider disciplinary data, personnel problems, or investigations regarding specific persons.?
The Council is slated to hold discussions and potentially take action regarding personnel issues involving Mayor Brown and City Administrator Julie Emsley.?
as well as addressing concerns regarding the conduct of certain elected officials.?
Following the closed session, the council expects to reconvene an open session to act on matters discussed behind closed doors and deliberate on the potential creation of a new judiciary and administration committee.?
There will be time allotted for public comment following the closed session.?
As Wisconsin's deer hunting season gets underway, the Richland Center Fire Department emphasizes the vital importance of deer stand safety.?
Every year, hunters face serious injuries or life-threatening falls from elevated stands, though most of these accidents are entirely preventable with proper precautions.?
The single most critical step any hunter can take is to wear a full-body safety harness.?
Maintain a continuous connection to a lifeline from the moment you leave the ground until you return safely down.?
Prior to climbing, carefully inspect your stand, checking all straps, bolts, ladders, steps, and platforms for signs of wear or damage.?
While ascending or descending, always maintain three points of contact on the ladder using two hands in one foot or two feet in one hand.?
Equipment safety is equally essential.?
Use a haul line to raise and lower gear ensuring firearms are completely unloaded beforehand and never climb with equipment in your hands.?
Always inform family or friends of your exact hunting area and expected return time while keeping a fully charged phone with you.?
In remote locations utilizing tools like the?
What words app can help emergency responders pinpoint your location accurately??
Finally, ensure that you have an emergency plan in place, including knowledge of harness suspension relief straps, because no deer is worth risking your life.?
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has approved rate increases for WeEnergies customers for 2027 and 2028, though the adjustments are lower than the utilities initial requests.?
Under the approved decision, basic electric rates will rise by 3.9% in 2027 and an additional 3.5% in 2028 for a typical residential customer.?
The 2027 adjustment translates to a monthly bill increase of approximately $7 to $8 or roughly $156 for the full year.?
In 2028, residential bills are projected to increase and others $6 to $7 per month.?
Several factors are driving the rate adjustments across the utilities infrastructure.?
Key drivers include ongoing investments in the clean energy transition, such as new solar, wind and battery storage projects.?
Utility investments are also targeted toward enhancing grid resilience and maintenance through extensive tree trimming, severe weather protection, and undergrounding power lines.?
Additionally, general operational costs and power purchase agreements, including long-term commitments from facilities like the Point Beach Nuclear Plant, contributed to the overall rate adjustment.?
The rate decisions have prompted significant local government action in southeastern Wisconsin on Friday.?
The Milwaukee Common Council voted unanimously to approve up to $1.35 million in borrowing for a comprehensive feasibility study.?
The study will evaluate the potential replacement of WeE Energy's service within the city by creating a municipal, city-owned public utility.?
During Alliance's third quarter earnings call, CEO Lisa Barton disclosed ongoing talks for seven potential new sites and three expansions, two existing data centers.?
Alliance Energy already maintains agreements to supply electricity to hyperscale data-centered projects, which include meta-facilities in Beaver Dam, alongside Google and QTS operations in Iowa.?
Over the next six months, the utility anticipates securing contracts for an additional data center power supply to accommodate the rapid increase in AI and data center electricity demand, which is projected to raise peak system load by 60%.?
By 2031, Alliat has expanded its four-year capital expenditure plan to $15.9 billion.?
In addition, the U.S.?
Department of Energy's Office of Energy Dominance Financing finalized the $5.1 billion loan package for Alliat to support grid reliability and power generation expansion across Iowa and Wisconsin.?
This federal package aims to lower electricity costs.?
The rapid expansion of data centers has drawn significant community scrutiny, regulatory attention, and local pushback.?
Moratoriums on data center development have emerged in local areas such as Madison and Dane County, prompting Alliance to propose specialized large user rate structures and face transparency mandates from state regulators.?
Meanwhile, grassroots groups and political figures have advocated for rate payer protections and moratoriums?
to ensure that large corporate energy demands do not result in higher utility bills for local residents.?
A school district employee has been taken into custody following a felony terroristic threats investigation at Olma Center Lincoln High School.?
On Thursday, local officials contacted the Jackson County Sheriff's Office after a handwritten message was discovered in a high school bathroom.?
The message contained a threat targeting teachers and specified a particular date in response to school district implemented safety precautions in accordance with district policy and notified community members of the situation.?
Following a review of security footage and multiple interviews, investigators identified a suspect confirmed to be a school district employee.?
The individual was arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail, where they face a felony charge of terroristic threats.?
Residents of the village of Wanzika can safely resume normal water usage following the official lifting of a recent boil and bottled water advisory.?
The cautionary measure was initially put in place Friday after potential concerns regarding fecal coliform and E. coli contamination were identified.?
Subsequent safety testing of the municipal water supply returned clean results, prompting village authorities to declare the water safe for consumption and daily use.?
A public update confirming the safe test results was shared via social media.?
The situation created brief confusion among community members over the weekend.?
due to a technical lag in the delivery of the notice.?
Although officials issued the alert on Friday, an undetected technical delay prevented the public Facebook notification from appearing until Sunday.?
Village representatives clarified the timeline to ensure all residents are fully informed of the updated and safe status of their drinking water.?
Residents of Grant County are urged to remain vigilant following recent reports of fraudulent phone calls involving individuals pretending to be representatives from the local sheriff's office.?
Scammers are actively targeting community members by placing calls and demanding urgent callbacks, often using pressure tactics to create a false sense of emergency.?
While law enforcement officers do occasionally reach out to citizens over the phone,?
Official representatives will never intimidate residents or demand immediate compliance through suspicious channels.?
If you ever receive a call claiming to be from the Sheriff's Office and feel uncertain about its authenticity, the safest course of action is to hang up immediately and call the Sheriff's Office to verify the request.?
Three duck hunters are safe after being rescued from the Mississippi River near Brownsville Saturday morning.?
The incident occurred around 11.15 a.m.?
when a 14 to 15 foot flat bottom vessel capsized in the main channel across from Wildcat Park and Marina.?
According to Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson, the boat swapped after taking a wave over the bow.?
While attempting to slow or turn, vegetation caught in the propeller may have also contributed to the mishap.?
All three occupants, including operator Eric Lee Southard, 60 of Appleton, and two other men aged 18 and 42, entered the water but were able to put on their personal flotation devices.?
Using next-generation 911 technology, Vernon County 911 dispatchers pinpointed the Hunter's location and coordinated a swift multi-agency response.?
Rescue boats from the Stoddard-Bergen Fire Department and Brownsville Fire and Rescue intercepted the drifting men and brought them safely to Wildcat Landing.?
Amplify Health EMS evaluated the individuals on scene four exposure.?
All three declined further medical transport.?
The vessel and most personal items were quickly recovered.?
Sheriff Torgerson expressed deep gratitude to all responding agencies, including the Houston County Sheriff's Office, U.S.?
Fish and Wildlife Service and the Wisconsin DNR, highlighting the seamless cross-jurisdictional teamwork and emphasizing the life-saving importance of wearing personal flotation devices while wearing heavy winter hunting gear.?
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Larry, Don, Ewing, 87 of Baraboo, formerly of rural Lone Rock, died Tuesday, November 3rd at St.
Clair Hospital in Baraboo.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 12th at 11 a.m.
at the Pratt Memorial Chapel with burial to follow in the Button Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday at the Pratt Memorial Chapel from 10 a.m.
until the time of service at 11.
The Pratt Funeral Incrimination Service is assisting the family.
Larry Don Ewing, 87 of Baraboo, formerly of Rural Lone Rock.
Carol Ray Brokopp, 83 of Richland Center, died at home Thursday, November 5th.
A celebration of life will be held at Clary Memorial Funeral Home Friday, November 13th at 1 p.m.
with visitation beginning at 11 a.m.
until the time of service.
Carol is survived by her children, Stephen Wilson, Heather Wilson, Holly and Eddie Wilson, and Heidi Wilson.
five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and her brother, Roger William and Margo Johnson.
Carol Ray Brokopp, 83, of Richland Center.
Carol Hamilton, 77, of LaFarge, died Thursday at the Evergreens Assisted Living in LaCrosse.
A celebration of life will be held Monday, November 16th from 9 a.m.
until 11.
At the Lafarge Free Methodist Church, a graveside service will follow at Dell Cemetery.
A lunch will be held at the church following the burial.
The Vasateg Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Carol is survived by two daughters, Christina Sheldon and Michelle Levy.
five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, brother Randy and Karen McElhoes and sister Colleen and Kevin Scott, many nieces and nephews, Carol Hamilton, 77 of LaFarge.
Welcome back to the news at noon in a show of bipartisan unity.
United States Senators Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson.
Together introduced a formal Senate resolution celebrating the Milwaukee Brewers on their landmark 2026 Major League Baseball World Series victory.
The championship victory marks the very first World Series title in franchise history and brings the commissioners trophy to Milwaukee for the first time since the Braves won it in 1957.
Both Senators praised the team's exceptional season, highlighting the resilience, teamwork and dedication that defined their historic run.
The Brewers capped an unforgettable year by securing a franchise record 103 regular season victories and claiming their fourth consecutive National League Central Division title.
In the post-season, Milwaukee posted an impressive 11-2 record sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers to capture their first pennant since 1982 before defeating the Tampa Bay Rays in five games to seal the championship.
Senator Baldwin commended the squad for bringing immense pride to Wisconsin families, while Senator Johnson congratulated the players, coaches, staff, and long devoted fans who waited over four decades for this monumental achievement.
Beyond honoring individual accolades such as William Contreras, earning World Series MVP, Jackson Churio, breaking World Series hit records, and Aaron Ashby's historic scoreless post-season innings, the resolution pays tribute to the broader Brewer's community.
It recognizes the hard work of front office leaders, stadium personnel, and support staff, as well as the unwavering loyalty of an estimated 750,000 fans.
who gathered in Milwaukee to join the Championship Parade.
The official resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit enrolled copies to Principal Owner Mark Atanasio and General Manager Matt Arnold and Manager Pat Murphy.
Richland Center has several municipal and committee meetings scheduled over the next few days.
Residents and interested community members are encouraged to attend or follow along with these local governmental proceedings.
The Simons Recreation Complex Natatorium Board meets today at 5.30 in the Richland County Boardroom at the courthouse.
Key discussion and action items include donations from the Simons Recreation Complex Foundation for cardio equipment replacement.
and conceptual renovation plans for the facility.
Later tonight, the Richland Center Fire Department Board will convene at 7 p.m.
at the fire station in Richland Center.
Agenda topics encompass the 2027 insurance proposal, payment of bills, the monthly chief's report,
and ongoing discussion regarding sprinkler systems.
Additionally, the utility commission is scheduled to meet Thursday at 5.30 p.m.
in the council room at the City Municipal Building with virtual access available via Microsoft Teams.
The commission will consider approval of monthly bills, adoption of the 2027 utility budgets, and they'll hear reports from water, wastewater and electric superintendents.
The Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program, Southwest CAP, has announced the upcoming schedule for its pop-up food pantry truck.
Community members in need of food assistance are encouraged to attend and spread the word.
The next event will take place in Boaz, November 12, running from 11 a.m.
until 12 p.m.
To ensure smooth distribution, Southwest CAP requires attendees to provide their name, address, birth date, and household size upon arrival.
Bringing a prepared slip of paper with the names, the address, and birth dates of all household members will speed up the check-in process.
Verroqua Mayor Krista Brown has issued a formal statement addressing recent developments in the city.
including a criminal trespassing incident at her residence and ongoing conflicts with the Verroqua City Council.
The statement comes after an October 26th report that 58-year-old Evan Blatner entered the mayor's home without permission during daylight hours.
Blatner, who is the husband of Verroqua older person, Tanya Bjerke, was arrested on October 30th for criminal trespassing following an investigation
conducted by the Vernon County Sheriff's Department due to a conflict of interest with the local police department.
According to Mayor Brown, Blatner was previously hired as a handyman for interior painting in March 2026 and was permitted to work in the detached garage.
but he had not been present at the property since September 11.
Brown detailed that the trespassing occurred shortly after an October 22 meeting with Alderperson Bjerga and Council President Steve Willis, during which allegations were made against the mayor and suggestions were presented for her office to be voluntarily relocated.
Following a closed session meeting on October 27, the City Council voted to move the Mayor's office to a different floor and restrict direct contact between the Mayor and City Administrator Julie Emsley.
Mayor Brown voiced strong concerns regarding the procedures leading up to the Council's decisions, emphasizing her commitment to public safety, transparency, and serving the residents of Verroquo.
The ongoing friction within the local government is set to reach a critical junction at the upcoming regular meeting of the Verrocco City Council scheduled for tomorrow at 6.30 p.m.
in the City Hall lower level community room.
The published agenda highlights several high stakes topics stemming from recent events.
Most notably, item 10 outlines a planned closed session pursuant to Wisconsin statute to consider disciplinary data.
personnel problems or investigations regarding specific persons.
The Council is slated to hold discussions and potentially take action regarding personnel issues involving Mayor Brown and City Administrator Julie Emsley as well as addressing concerns regarding the conduct of certain elected officials.
Following the closed session, the Council expects to reconvene into open session.
to act on matters discussed behind closed doors and deliberate on the potential creation of a new Judiciary and Administration Committee.
There will be time allotted for public comment following the closed session.
Residents of the village of Bozika can safely resume normal water usage following the official lifting of a recent boil and bottled water advisory.
The cautionary measure was initially put in place Friday after potential concerns regarding fecal coliform and E. coli contamination were identified.
Subsequent safety testing of the municipal water supply returned clean results.
prompting village authorities to declare the water safe for consumption and daily use.
A public update confirming the safe test results was shared via social media.
The situation created brief confusion among community members over the weekend due to a technical lag in the delivery of the notice.
Although officials issued the alert on Friday, an undetected technical delay prevented the public Facebook notification from appearing until Sunday.
Village representatives clarified the timeline to ensure all residents are fully informed of the updated and safe status of their drinking water.
Residents of Grant County are urged to remain vigilant following recent reports of fraudulent phone calls involving individuals pretending to be representatives from the local sheriff's office.
Scammers are actively targeting community members by placing calls and demanding urgent callbacks, often using pressure tactics to create a false sense of emergency.
While law enforcement officers do occasionally reach out to citizens over the phone, official representatives will never intimidate residents or demand immediate compliance through suspicious channels.
If you ever receive a call claiming to be from the Sheriff's Office and feel uncertain about its authenticity, the safest course of action is to hang up immediately and call the Sheriff's Office to verify the request.
Three duck hunters are safe after being rescued from the Mississippi River near Brownsville on Saturday morning.
The incident occurred around 11.15 a.m.
when a 14 to 15 foot flat bottom vessel capsized in the main channel across from Wildcat Park and Marina.
According to Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson, the boat swamped after taking a wave over the bow while attempting to slow or turn.
Vegetation caught in the propeller may have also contributed to the mishap.
All three occupants, including operator Eric Lee Southard, 60 of Appleton and two other men aged 18 and 42, entered the water but were able to put on their personal flotation devices.
Using next generation 911 technology, Vernon County 911 dispatchers pinpointed the hunter's location and coordinated a swift multi-agency response.
Rescue boats from the Stoddard Bergen Fire Department and Brownsville Fire and Rescue intercepted the drifting men and brought them safely to Wildcat Landing.
Amplify Health EMS evaluated the individuals on scene for exposure.
All three declined further medical transport.
The vessel and most personal items were quickly recovered.
Sheriff Torgerson expressed deep gratitude to all responding agencies, including the Houston County Sheriff's Office, U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service, and Wisconsin DNR, highlighting the seamless cross-jurisdictional teamwork and emphasizing the life-saving importance of wearing personal flotation devices while wearing heavy winter hunting gear.
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has approved rate increases for WeEnergies customers for 2027 and 2028.
Though the adjustments are lower than the utility's initial request, under the approved decision base electric rates will rise by 3.9% in 2027 and an additional 3.5% in 2028.
For a typical residential customer, the 2027 adjustment translates to a monthly bill increase of approximately $7 to $8 or roughly $156 over the full year.
In 2028, residential bills are projected to increase by another $6 to $7 per month.
Several factors are driving the rate adjustments across the utility's infrastructure.
Key drivers include ongoing investments in the clean energy transition, such as new solar, wind and battery storage projects.
Utility investments are also targeted toward enhancing grid resilience and maintenance through extensive tree trimming, severe weather protection, and undergrounding power lines.
Additionally, general operational costs and power purchase agreements, including long-term commitments from facilities like the Point Beach Nuclear Plant, contributed to the overall rate adjustments.
The rate decisions have prompted significant local government action in southeastern Wisconsin.
On Friday, the Milwaukee Common Council voted unanimously to approve up to $1.35 million in borrowing for a comprehensive feasibility study.
The study will evaluate the potential replacement of WeEnergy's service within the city by creating a municipal, city-owned public utility.
During Alliance's third quarter earnings call, CEO Lisa Barton disclosed ongoing talks for seven potential new sites and three expansions to existing data centers.
Alliance Energy already maintains agreements to supply electricity to hyperscale data center projects which include meta-facilities in Beaver Dam alongside Google and QTS operations in Iowa.
Over the next six months, the utility anticipates securing contracts for additional data center power supply to accommodate the rapid increase of NAI and data center electricity demand, which is projected to raise peak system load by approximately 60% by 2031.
Alliance has expanded its four-year capital expenditure plan to $15.9 billion.
In addition, the U.S.
Department of Energy's Office of Energy Dominance Financing finalized a $5.1 billion loan package for Alliance Energy to support grid reliability and power generation expansion.
across Iowa and Wisconsin.
This federal package aims to lower electricity costs and deliver over $1 billion in savings to regional consumers while funding natural gas-fired facilities, energy storage systems and infrastructure upgrades.
The rapid expansion of data centers has drawn significant community scrutiny, regulatory attention and local pushback.
Moratoriums on data center development have emerged in local areas such as Madison and Dane County,
prompting a lion to propose specialized large user rate structures and face transparency mandates from state regulators.
Meanwhile, grassroots groups and political figures have advocated for rate payer protections and moratoriums to ensure that large corporate energy demands do not result in higher utility bills for local residents.
A school district employee has been taken into custody following a felony
terroristic threats investigation at Olma Center Lincoln High School.
On Thursday, school officials contacted the Jackson County Sheriff's Office after a handwritten message was discovered in a high school bathroom.
The message contained a threat targeting teachers and specified a particular date.
In response, the school district implemented safety precautions in accordance with district policy and notified community members of the situation.
Following a review of security footage and multiple interviews, investigators identified a suspect confirmed to be a school district employee.
The individual was arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail where they face a felony charge of terroristic threats.
Gasoline prices across Wisconsin experienced a sharp decline over the last week, dropping by 31.1 cents per gallon to reach an average of $3.91.
According to the latest GasBuddy survey of over 3,100 stations across the state, current prices are now 23.5 cents lower than they were one month ago, though they remain $1.08 per gallon higher than this time last year.
On a national level, gas prices decreased by 15.9 cents per gallon in the last week, bringing the U.S.
average to $3.96 per gallon.
Data compiled for more than 150,000 gas stations indicates that the national average is down 39.3 cents over the last month, though it still sits 92.2 cents per gallon higher than last year's level.
WRCO News provides a periodic look at ordinances across local communities, offering listeners an opportunity to learn about regional municipal policies and compare regulations across neighboring areas.
This month we take a look at ATV and UTV operation in Spring Green.
The Village of Spring Grain maintains comprehensive municipal regulations governing the operation of all terrain vehicles and utility terrain vehicles.
An Act in Under Chapter 376 of the Village Code, these guidelines adopt relevant Wisconsin state statutes and administrative codes to ensure uniform statewide regulation while implementing specific local restrictions to maintain safety across village public streets.
Designated routes encompass most village streets with specific exclusions such as alleyways, Cardinal Way, Cardinal Way East and designated sections of Peterson Street, East Madison Street, Hoxie Street and Winstead Street.
Local residents are granted limited permission to travel along alleyways via the most direct route solely to access the nearest authorized path.
Additionally, local law enforcement reserves the authority to temporarily close any route when safety or road conditions necessitate.
Proper signage along designated routes is managed by the Wisconsin River Runners ATV Club under village authorization with annual inspections required to ensure compliance with state administrative standards.
Unapproved signage remains strictly prohibited.
Operators and passengers must adhere to strict operational standards.
Approved vehicles may operate between 6 a.m.
and 10 p.m.
adhering strictly to posted speed limits and riding in single file.
All operators must be at least 16 years of age and carry a valid motor vehicle operators license as instructional permits are insufficient.
Open alcohol containers are strictly banned and passengers must occupy designated seating only.
Mandatory vehicle standards require fully functional headlights, tail lights, brake lights, and proof of liability insurance.
Protective headgear with a fastened chin strap is required for anyone under 18 years of age.
Violations of these provisions carry forfeitures ranging from $50 to $250 per offense in addition to mandatory assessments and court costs.
Valley Fudge and Candy, owned by Linda and Steve Schulte, has been honored as Western Wisconsin's Small Business of the Year at the Wisconsin Small Business Summit on November 5th, hosted by the UW La Crosse Small Business Development Center.
The award celebrates the Schulte's entrepreneurial success, business growth, resilience, and lasting contributions to their community.
What began in 2016 as a small operation, selling Linda's homemade fudge at a local fall craft show has transformed into a thriving enterprise.
Today, Valley Fudge and Candy employs nearly 20 people and produces approximately 6,000 pounds of fudge each week.
Its products are distributed across more than 2,500 retail locations in all 50 states, reflecting remarkable growth while staying deeply rooted in Coon Valley.
The business's journey has been marked by determination in the face of adversity after severe flooding damaged their production area and retail shop in 2018.
Linda and Steve rebuilt and continued expanding.
Later, during the COVID-19 pandemic, they successfully adapted by shifting focus to online sales and host virtual events to maintain strong connections with customers.
Beyond commercial achievements, the Schultes remain dedicated community leaders.
They prioritize local ingredients, collaborate with regional partners, and regularly give back through volunteer work, sponsorships, and charitable donations.
Larkin Breckle, Vernon County Economic Development and Marketing Coordinator, praise their dedication, noting that they actively work on building community at every opportunity.
expressing gratitude for the recognition Steve Schulte highlighted that every batch of fudge made in Coon Valley carries the team's pride in their hometown.
Looking ahead, Valley fudge and candy aims to build on this momentum, continuing to welcome visitors to Coon Valley and sharing sweetness across the region and beyond.
Richland Center is set to embrace the festive season with Maggie May's Country Christmas Concert taking place Sunday, December 13th.
The concert will run from 2 p.m.
until 5 p.m.
at the Historic City Auditorium located at 182 North Central Avenue.
Attendees can look forward to a heartwarming afternoon of musical performance and dancing featuring crowd favorite Maggie May alongside the Sawmill Creek Band.
Joining the lineup of special guests are Eric Knopfsinger and Leroy Elvis Peterson.
The event offers a wonderful way for the community to gather and celebrate the Christmas spirit.
General admission tickets are available for $25 plus a $1.38 sales tax and service fee.
For more information, updates and media, visit the official Facebook page at Maggie May and Heartland Country.
As Wisconsin's deer hunting season gets underway, the Richland Center Fire Department emphasizes the vital importance of deer stand safety.
Every year, hunters face serious injuries, or life-threatening falls from elevated stands, though most of these accidents are entirely preventable with proper precautions.
The single most critical step any hunter can take is to wear a full-body safety harness.
Maintain a continuous connection to a lifetime from the lifeline from the moment you leave the ground until you return safely down.
Prior to climbing, carefully inspect your stand, checking all straps, bolts, ladders, steps, and platforms for signs of wear or damage.
While ascending or descending, always maintain three points of contact on the ladder using two hands and one foot or two feet and one hand.
Equipment safety is equally essential.
Use a haul line to raise and lower gear, ensuring firearms are completely unloaded beforehand and never climb with equipment in your hands.
Always inform family or friends of your exact hunting area and expected return time while keeping a fully charged phone with you.
In remote locations, utilizing tools like the What Three Words app can help emergency responders pinpoint your location accurately.
Finally, ensure that you have an emergency plan in place, including knowledge of harness suspension relief straps, because no deer is worth risking your life.
At the Capitol, state Senate Republicans have a new leader.
Democrats won all four of their targeted state Senate races on election day and will have an 18-15 majority in the new legislative session.
Republican Julian Bradley said that
Said that shows the need for new leadership in Wisconsin.
The two-term senator from New Berlin won the election for Republican Minority Leader last week, succeeding Devin LeMayhew, who did not run for re-election.
Bradley said he's honored by the selection.
Senator Rachel Cabral Guevara of Fox Crossing was elected Republican caucus chair, succeeding Van Wengard, who also didn't seek re-election.
Also at the Capitol, Democrats will control the governor's office and both chambers of the Wisconsin legislature for the first time since 2010.
Newly elected State Representative John Crowell cautions that shouldn't be taken as a license to push one agenda.
Crowell tells WSAU radio that people voted for change, but the only way for Democrats to deliver is to listen to everybody and not just our base.
Kroll is a former Marathon County Board supervisor who defeated five-term incumbent Pat Snyder with 54% of the vote.
He'll represent the Wausau area 85th Assembly District when the new legislative session opens in January.
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Larry Don Ewing, 87 of Baraboo, formerly of Rural Lone Rock, died Tuesday, November 3rd at St.
Clair Hospital in Baraboo.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m.
at the Pratt Memorial Chapel with burial to follow in the Button Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday at the Pratt Memorial Chapel from 10 a.m.
until the time of service at 11.
The Pratt Funeral and Cremation Service is assisting the family with their arrangements.
Larry Don Ewing, 87 of Baraboo, formerly of Rural Lone Rock.
Carol Ray Brokopp, 83 of Richland Center, died at home Thursday, November 5th.
A celebration of life will be held at Clary Memorial Funeral Home Friday, November 13th at 1 p.m.
with visitation beginning at 11 a.m.
until the time of service.
Carol Ray Brokopp, 83 of Richland Center.
Carol Hamilton, 77 of Lafarge, died Thursday at the Evergreens Assisted Living in La Crosse.
A celebration of life will be held Monday, November 16th, from 9 a.m.
until 11 at the Lafarge Free Methodist Church.
A graveside service will follow at Dell Cemetery.
A lunch will be held at the church following the burial.
The Vasateg Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Carol Hamilton, 77 of Lafarge.
This concludes today's Vinyl Statistics.
Good evening everyone.
For WRCO News, I'm Todd Copernall.
In the recent local elections, Richland County had no candidates on the ballot for County Coroner.
According to Richland County Clerk Jeffrey Harrison, Lane Krotzenberg emerged victorious after receiving the highest number of right-end votes.
Once the state formally certifies the election results, Krotzenberg will be officially declared the winner
and he will be sworn into office this coming January to begin his term.
In a show of bipartisan unity, United States Senators Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson together introduced a formal Senate resolution celebrating the Milwaukee Brewers on the landmark 2026 Major League Baseball World Series victory.
The championship victory marks the very first World Series title in franchise history and brings the Commissioner's Trophy to Milwaukee for the first time since the Milwaukee Braves won it in 1957.
Both senators praised the team's exceptional season, highlighting the resilience, teamwork and dedication that defined their historic run.
The Brewer's captain unforgettable year by securing a franchise record 103 regular season victories and claiming their fourth consecutive National League Central Division title.
In the post, season Milwaukee posted an impressive 11-2 record sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers to capture their first pennant since 1982 before defeating the Tampa Bay Rays in five games to seal the championship.
Senator Baldwin commended the squad for bringing immense pride to Wisconsin families, while Senator Johnson congratulated the players, coaches, staff and long devoted fans who waited over four decades for this
monumental achievement.
Beyond honoring individual accolades such as William Contreras' Earning World Series MVP, Jackson Churio, Breaking World Series Hit Records, and Aaron Ashby's historic scoreless post-season inning streak,
The resolution pays tribute to the broader Brewer's community.
It recognizes the hard work of front office leaders, stadium personnel, and support staff, as well as the unwavering loyalty of an estimated 750,000 fans who gathered in Milwaukee to join the championship parade.
The official resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit enrolled copies to principal owner Marc Antanasio, General Manager Matt Arnold,
and manager Pat Murphy.
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has approved rate increases for Wii energies.
for 2027 and 2028, though the adjustments are lower than the utility's initial requests.
Under the approved decision, base electric rates will rise by 3.9% in 2027 and an additional 3.5% in 2028.
For a typical residential customer, the 2027 adjustment translates to a monthly bill increase
of approximately $7 to $8.
In 2028, residential bills are projected to increase by another $6 to $7 per month.
Several factors are driving the rate adjustments across the utility's infrastructure.
Key drivers include ongoing investments in the clean energy transition, such as new solar, wind and battery storage projects.
Utility investments are also targeted toward enhancing grid resilience,
and maintenance through extensive tree trimming, severe weather protection, and undergrounding power lines.
Additionally, general operational costs and power purchase agreements, including long-term commitments with facilities like the Point Beach Nuclear Plant contributed to the overall rate adjustments.
The rate decisions have prompted significant local government action in southeastern Wisconsin.
On Friday, the Milwaukee Common Council voted unanimously to approve up to $1.35 million in borrowing for a comprehensive feasibility study.
The study will evaluate the potential replacement of WE Energy's service within the city by creating a municipal, city-owned public utility.
During Alliance's third quarter earnings call, CEO Lisa Barton disclosed ongoing talks for seven potential news sites and three expansions to existing data centers.
Alliant Energy already maintains agreements to supply electricity to hyperscale data center projects, which include metafacilities in Beaver Dam alongside Google and QTS operations in Iowa.
Over the next six months, the utility anticipates securing contracts for additional data center power supply.
To accommodate the rapid increase in AI and data center electricity demand, which is projected to raise peak system load by approximately 60% by 2031, Alliance has expanded its four-year capital expenditure plan to $15.9 billion in addition to U.S.
Department of Energy's Office of Energy Dominance Financing.
finalized a $5.1 billion loan package for Alliant Energy to support grid reliability and power generation expansion across Iowa and Wisconsin.
This federal package aims to lower electricity costs and deliver over $1 billion in savings to regional consumers, while funding natural gas-fired facilities, energy storage systems, and infrastructure upgrades.
The rapid expansion of data centers has drawn significant community scrutiny, regulatory attention and local pushback.
Moratoriums on data center development have emerged in local areas such as Madison and Dane County, prompting a lion to propose specialized large user rate structures and face transparency mandates from state regulators.
Meanwhile, grassroots groups and political figures have advocated for rate payer protections and moratoriums to ensure that large corporate
energy demands do not result in higher utility bills for local residents.
A school district employee has been taken into custody following a felony terroristic threats investigation at Alma Center Lincoln High School.
Authorities announced on Thursday school officials contacted the Jackson County Sheriff's Office after a handwritten message was discovered in a high school bathroom.
The message contained a threat targeting teachers and specified a particular date.
In response, the school district implemented safety precautions in accordance with district policy and notified community members of the situation.
Following a review of security footage and multiple interviews, investigators identified a suspect confirmed to be a school district employee.
The individual was arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail where they face a felony charge.
of terroristic threats.
Gasoline prices across Wisconsin experienced a sharp decline over the last week, dropping by 31.1 cents per gallon to reach an average of $3.91 per gallon.
According to the latest GasBuddy survey of over 3,100 stations across the state, current prices are now 23.5 cents lower than they were a month ago, though they remain $1.08 per gallon higher than at this time last year.
Price distribution varies widely across the state, ranging from a low of $3.34 per gallon to a high of $4.69, a spread of $1.35.
Meanwhile, diesel fuel prices have also seen relief falling 9.5 cents over the past week to an average of $6.
19 cents per gallon nationwide.
On a national level, gas prices have decreased by 15.9 cents per gallon in the last week, bringing the United States average to $3.96 cents per gallon.
Data compiled from more than 150,000 gas stations indicates that the national average is down 39.3 cents over the last month, though it still sits 92.2 cents per gallon higher than last year's level.
WRCO News provides a periodic look at ordinances across local communities, offering listeners an opportunity to learn about regional municipal policies and compare regulations across neighboring areas.
This month we take a look at ATV and UTV operation in Spring Green.
The Village of Springgreen maintains comprehensive municipal regulations governing the operation of all terrain vehicles and utility terrain vehicles.
An Act in Under Chapter 376 of the Village Code, these guidelines adopt relevant Wisconsin state statutes and administrative codes to ensure uniform statewide regulation while implementing specific local restrictions to maintain safety across village public streets.
Designated routes encompass most village streets with specific exclusions such as alleyways, Cardinal Way, Cardinal Way East, and designated sections of Peterson Street, East Madison Street, Hoxie Street, and Winstead Street.
Local residents are granted limited permission to travel along alleyways via the most direct route solely to access the nearest authorized path.
Additionally, local law enforcement reserves the authority to temporarily close any route when safety or road conditions necessitate.
Proper signage along designated routes is managed by the Wisconsin River Runners ATV Club.
under village authorization, with annual inspections required to ensure compliance with state administrative standards.
Unapproved signage remains strictly prohibited.
Operators and passengers must adhere to strict operational standards.
Approved vehicles may operate between 6 a.m.
and 10 p.m., adhering strictly to posted speed limits and writing in single file.
All operators must be at least 16 years of age and carry a valid motor vehicle operators license, as instructional permits are insufficient.
Open alcohol containers are strictly banned and passengers must occupy designated seating only.
Mandatory vehicle standards require fully functional headlights, tail lights, brake lights, and proof of liability insurance.
Protective headgear with a fastened chin strap is required for anyone under 18 years old.
Violations of these provisions carry forfeitures ranging from $50 to $250 per offense, in addition to mandatory assessments and court costs.
Valley Fudge and Candy, owned by Linda and Steve Schulte, has been honored as Western Wisconsin's Small Business of the Year at the Wisconsin Small Business Summit November 5th.
Hosted by the UW La Crosse Small Business Development Center, the award celebrates the Schulte's entrepreneurial success.
Business growth, resilience, and lasting contributions to their community.
What began in 2016 as a small operation, selling Linda's homemade fudge at a local fall craft show has transformed into a thriving enterprise.
Today, Valley fudge and candy employs nearly 20 people and produces approximately 6,000 pounds of fudge each week.
Its products are distributed across more than 2,500 retail locations in all 50 states, reflecting remarkable growth while staying deeply rooted in Coon Valley.
The business's journey has been marked by determination in the face of adversity.
After severe flooding damaged their production area and retail shop in 2018, Linda and Steve rebuilt and continued expanding.
Later, during the COVID-19 pandemic, they successfully adapted by shifting focus to online sales and host virtual events to maintain strong connections with customers.
Beyond commercial achievements, the Schultes remain dedicated community leaders.
They prioritize local ingredients, collaborate with regional partners,
and regularly give back through volunteer work, sponsorships, and charitable donations.
Larkin Breckle, Vernon County Economic Development and Marketing Coordinator, praised their dedication, noting that they actively work on building community at every opportunity.
Expressing gratitude for the recognition, Steve Schulte highlighted that every batch of fudge made in Coon Valley carries the team's pride in their hometown.
Looking ahead, Valley Fudge and Candy,
aims to build on this momentum, continuing to welcome visitors to Coon Valley and sharing sweetness across the region and beyond.
Today's winner in the Ithaca Western Football Raffle is Ryan Shell, ticket number 0557.
Ryan has won a Ruger American Gen 2 270.
Congratulations.
Vital statistics right after this.