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Wisconsins Winter Free Fishing Weekend: January 17th & 18th offers anglers a chance to fish without a license, trout stamp, or salmon stamp. All hook and line rules apply, including bag and size limits. Local clubs host clinics, and safety is paramount. Loaner equipment available at nineteen sites. Check regulations and ice conditions before heading out. Checkout Solipillow.com

In Madison, Wisconsin, the Italian Workmen’s Club, founded in 1912, celebrates a century of unity and resilience. Originally meeting in a Regent Street store, the club, now fully English-speaking, has been recognized as the oldest operating Italian workmen’s club in the U.S., a symbol of immigrant determination and enduring legacy. Checkout Solipillow.com

Allegiant Airlines Acquires Sun Country for $1.5 Billion, Potentially Impacting Midwest Travelers: The merger of budget carriers Allegiant and Sun Country, announced on Sunday, could reshape travel in the Midwest. Both airlines have a strong presence in Appleton, Minneapolis, and Dane County, with Sun Countrys routes potentially overlapping. Minneapolis will remain the main hub, and existing routes are not expected to change. The deal comes as budget airlines face challenges, including increased costs and competition. Passengers can continue booking and flying as usual until the merger closes, with rewards programs honored. Checkout Solipillow.com

Department of Homeland Security invests $115M in counter-drone technologies to secure World Cup and Independence Day events, amid rising threats from drug cartels using drones for smuggling and surveillance. Checkout Solipillow.com

Supreme Court Upholds Boy Scouts $2.4B Bankruptcy Settlement; Victims Appeal Denied Checkout Solipillow.com

Residents in DeForest, Wisconsin, are vehemently opposing a proposed 1,600-acre data center, fearing it will harm the environment, local economy, and small-town character. The project clashes with the villages comprehensive plan and lacks transparency, sparking a growing movement of residents pushing back against the development. Checkout Solipillow.com

The Green Bay Packers face a challenging offseason with a projected salary cap of $311.8 million, but theyre currently $3.1 million over. With dead money and players already under contract, theyre set to exceed the cap by $18.2 million by draft time. Tough choices lie ahead, including potential cuts to veterans like Elgton Jenkins and Rashan Gary, which would save $19.5 million and $11 million respectively. Extending defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt and restructuring deals for players like Jordan Love could help, but the team must balance saving money with retaining talent. Ultimately, the Packers may need to make cuts and restructures to stay under the cap, focusing on homegrown stars for another Super Bowl run. Checkout Solipillow.com

In Madison, Wisconsin, a legal battle ensues over 157 uncounted absentee ballots from a Dane County Circuit Court judge election. Former city clerk Maribeth Witzel-Behl argues the error was human, not intentional. The close race sparked challenges, with the losing candidate and voters alleging disenfranchisement. The certified winners supporters maintain the overall election was fair. The case continues in court, with attorneys debating whether the mistake justifies a recount or a new election. Checkout Solipillow.com