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Discover Wisconsin’s newest episode spotlights ATV adventures and related businesses. It is available for viewing now.

The episode is titled, ATV Adventure Lands — Rice Lake, Black River Falls, Mauston, & Green County.

Public Health Sauk County will hold a Showcase from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 8 on the third floor of the West Square Building in Baraboo.

Gray and fox squirrels have found Wisconsin’s maple trees can provide food and enjoyment throughout much of the year, beginning when the sap beings flowing. 

Richard Kilmer will present a talk and slideshow on Pomeranians to Wonewoc on Monday, March 31, at 6 p.m. at the Wonewoc Public Library, 305 Center St. The talk will be livestreamed on the Wonewoc Public Library Facebook page for those who are interested but unable to attend in person. For more information, call the library at 608-464-7625.

The Department of Corrections is looking for an inmate who walked away from work at a restaurant.

According to the DOC, Kirstie Pienta, 34, who was held at the Milwaukee Women’s Correctional Center, left the unnamed restaurant at 11 a.m. last Thursday. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact law enforcement.

You may have received a check from the State’s Department of Revenue recently for unclaimed property.

The DOR announced that it has matched and returned nearly $9.9 million to its rightful owners.

The department also distributed 470 notice-of-unclaimed-property letters to those who were due to receive $2,000 or more in assets.

Winter water is as important as summer rain. Jerry Apps, with his book, “Never Curse the Rain,” makes a case for having summer rain even though it erodes soil, wets drying hay and grain, and gives crops and forests a drink. The same can be said for snow and other forms of winter moisture. 

Alliant Energy and its charitable foundation, along with employees and retirees, gave nearly $9.3 million for charitable efforts in 2024. It also volunteered more than 80,000 hours.

The coffee was brewing as I crumpled up some newspaper and carefully constructed the beginnings of a fire.

The Wisconsin Beef Council has opened submissions for its second Annual Wisconsin’s Best Burger Contest.

The goal is to recognize 100-percent beef burgers made at Wisconsin restaurants, bars and grills.

Nominations will be accepted through March 21.