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05/04/2026 · Dane County
Foxconn's Mount Pleasant Campus Expands with $569M AI Push, 1,374 Jobs
Foxconn is pouring $569 million into its Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, campus to ramp up AI data server production, creating 1,374 high-tech jobs over four years. The expansion follows a key collaboration with OpenAI and builds on nearly $717 million already invested in the site. Once a symbol of unfulfilled promises, the Wisconn Valley project is emerging as a cornerstone of Wisconsin's manufacturing revival.
Travel Wisconsin's $10M Summer Push Targets Midwest Families to Dells, Lake Michigan
Travel Wisconsin has unleashed a $10 million marketing blitz to lure families from neighboring states to the Wisconsin Dells' waterparks and Lake Michigan's sandy shores. The 'Here's to Those Who Wisconsin' campaign spotlights real families discovering the Badger State's hidden gems. With ads flooding 13 Midwest markets, officials aim to build on last year's 13.6% surge in out-of-state visits.
05/04/2026
Milwaukee's Harley-Davidson Posts Q1 Profit Amid LiveWire Struggles
Harley-Davidson beat Wall Street expectations with $1.07 diluted EPS in Q1 2025, despite a 21% plunge in global motorcycle sales. The Milwaukee icon's electric LiveWire arm narrowed losses but sold just 33 bikes amid consumer uncertainty. Wisconsin's manufacturing powerhouse navigates tough markets with disciplined cost cuts.
05/04/2026