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Former publisher, WNAF president George Althoff to lead Baraboo Chamber of Commerce

Oct. 15, 2021

George Althoff, former newspaper publisher and past president of the WNA Foundation, has been named executive director of the Baraboo Area Chamber of Commerce.

Althoff served as WNA Foundation president in 2009, during his 14-year run as a publisher for Lee Enterprises. During his newspaper career, Althoff led the Winona (Minn.) Daily News, the Baraboo News Republic, Portage Daily Register, the Juneau County Star-Times in Mauston, and Wisconsin Dells Events. Following his time in newspapers, he worked as communications director for three state agencies.

Michael Stumpf takes over 100% ownership of newspaper group

Oct. 15, 2021

Michael Stumpf, publisher of several weekly newspapers in western Wisconsin and southeastern Minnesota, has taken over as sole owner of the publications.

They include The (Durand) Courier-Wedge, the Buffalo County News in Mondovi, and the Tri-County Area Times, serving Augusta and Osseo. In Minnesota, Stumpf also publishes The Wabasha County Herald, The Plainview News and The St. Charles Press & Lewiston Journal.

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Wanted: A few good pioneers

Oct. 15, 2021

In his latest column for The Relevance Project, executive director Tom Silvestri writes, for the Community Forum to transform our beloved newspaper industry, we need a few good pioneers.

Wisconsin imprisons 1 in 36 Black adults. No state has a higher rate.

Oct. 14, 2021

Wisconsin imprisons Black residents at a higher rate than any other state in the country, a new report found, highlighting long-standing and deep disparities in the state’s criminal justice system.

WNA Community Newspaper Forum to explore community connections, engagement

Oct. 13, 2021

Running a community newspaper comes with its own unique set of challenges and opportunities. During the WNA Community Newspaper Forum, speakers will offer best practices and resources for creating community connections, funding journalism, growing your digital footprint & building trust through meaningful engagement.

The program, which is free to WNA members, will run from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 21. Sign up here.

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Technology challenges facing Milwaukee’s small businesses

Oct. 13, 2021

Cost is a chief obstacle for small businesses to using technology, as are a lack of access to training, capital and cultural recognition, according to Milwaukee small business owners surveyed and interviewed for a new Wisconsin Policy Forum report.

Turning back the time turmoil

Oct. 13, 2021

In less than a month — Nov. 7 at 2 a.m. to be precise — most of the nation’s clocks will be turned back an hour as we return to standard time. At that time, the clock in Chris Hardie’s office will again display the correct tim.

Bill that would limit liability for gun makers and dealers is gaining attention in Madison

Oct. 11, 2021

A bill that would limit liability for gun makers and dealers in civil court cases could make it harder to punish those who sell firearms later used in crimes, say anti-violence advocates.

Reporter Erica Dynes leaves Wisconsin Dells Events, Capital Newspapers

Oct. 11, 2021

Erica Dynes, who spent five years as a reporter for Capital Newspapers, has left Wisconsin Dells Events for a new role.

Dynes will join Shaw Media, a newspaper publisher based in the Chicago suburb of Crystal Lake, Ill., as a marketing assistant. In addition to the Dells Events, Dynes previously held reporting roles at the Juneau County Star-Times in Mauston and Reedsburg Times-Press.

Harvest time means busy time

Oct. 7, 2021

It’s harvest time in the country, with farmers busy in the fields at all hours of the day collecting the annual crops. The warm and dry fall has created ideal harvest conditions so far across much of Wisconsin.