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    This March 6, 2012 photo provided by the law offices of Butler, Wooten & Fryhofer, LLP shows the scene of a crash in Bainbridge, Ga., where a 4-year-old boy named Remi Walden was burned and died when a Jeep Grand Cherokee was struck from the rear by a Dodge Dakota pickup truck. Chrysler is expected to file papers Tuesday, June 18, 2013, explaining why it's refusing to recall 2.7 million older Jeep SUVs. (AP Photo/Courtesy of Butler, Wooten & Fryhofer, LLP) AP

    Chrysler agrees to recall older Jeeps at risk of fire

    Chrysler avoided a showdown with government safety regulators Tuesday, agreeing to recall 2.7 million older Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty SUVs that could be at risk of a fuel tank fire.

    • Jun. 18, 2013
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    Increasing morning traffic at Austin Straubel means new guidelines

    Austin Straubel airport director Tom Miller says increasing traffic at the airport means air travelers flying out in the mornings should now arrive earlier than in the past -- an hour and 15 minutes. Watch other top local, regional videos:

    • Jun. 18, 2013
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    A multistory apartment building, to be called Metreau (pronounced Metro), could be under construction later this year at the northwest corner of Walnut and Washington streets. Submitted

    Downtown apartment project could get nearly $3M from city

    The Redevelopment Authority could provide nearly $3 million in assistance to a developer building apartments on East Walnut Street in downtown Green Bay.

    • Jun. 18, 2013
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    The former Wausau Papers mill along the Wisconsin River in Brokaw has closed and is for sale. Wisconsin's paper and printing industry, an aging technology, is seen as a potential problem for the state's long-term economy. File/Gannett Wisconsin Media

    Wisconsin economic concerns: Aging technology, narrow outlook

    Wisconsin's economy relies too heavily on the paper industry and other declining sectors, raising concerns that the state lacks the innovation and technology to be competitive in the 21st century, according to a study released Tuesday.

    • Jun. 18, 2013
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    In this Monday, June 17, 2013 photo, a menu board showing calorie counts hangs at a Starbucks in New York. The Seattle-based coffee chain says it will start posting calorie counts on menu boards nationwide next week, ahead of a federal regulation that would require it to do so. AP Photo/Candice Choi

    Wake-up call: Starbucks to post calorie counts

    Starbucks has a new way to wake up its customers: showing the calories in its drinks.

    • Jun. 18, 2013
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    USDA awards grants to spur development

    NiiJii Capital Partners in Keshena is one of two Wisconsin organizations named this week as recipients of U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Business Enterprise Grants.

    • Jun. 18, 2013
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    Trucks sit in the yard at Schneider National's South Broadway location in Ashwaubenon on June 6, 2006. The company is Brown County's largest employer. Photo by Corey Wilson/Press-Gazette Corey Wilson

    Schneider National gets Ride of Pride truck

    Schneider National said Tuesday it has been selected by Freightliner to receive the 11th edition of the Ride of Pride truck.

    • Jun. 18, 2013
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    The number of homes sold, as well as the median price for those homes, are on the upswing in Brown County, Northeastern Wisconsin and the state. AP

    Home-selling market heating up

    Home sales and prices grew modestly in Brown County during May, and were stronger in the region and across the state.

    • Jun. 17, 2013
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    Bob Macintosh, president and CEO of Nicolet Plastics in Riverview, looks over the production floor of his Oconto County company. H. Marc Larson/Press-Gazette Media

    Monday conversation: Nicolet Plastics molds streamlined business

    Bob Macintosh, president and CEO of Nicolet Plastics in Oconto County, talks about the company’s adoption of Quick Response Manufacturing principles and how the business stays competitive in a global market.

    • Jun. 17, 2013
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    Jake Leinenkugel, right, president of Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Co., shares a Leinie's with Minnesota state Rep. Kurt Zellers at the Leinie Lodge Family Reunion in Chippewa Falls on Saturday. Ross Evavold/The Chippewa Herald/AP

    Leinie's? Bathwater? Minnesota politician apologizes

    There was a toast and an apology this weekend as the Leinenkugel brewery's fan base grew to include a Minnesota politician who once insulted the Wisconsin beer.

    • Jun. 17, 2013
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    ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL - MAY 20: Rebate information is displayed on the rear window of a 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV at Hoskins Chevrolet May 20, 2004 in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. With the current price of gasoline, some consumers and auto dealers have voiced concerns with the miles-per-gallon of larger SUV's. (Photo by Tim Boyle/Getty Images) File/Getty Images

    GM recalls 2006, 2007 SUVs over fire risk

    General Motors is recalling more than 193,652 SUVs from the 2006 and 2007 model years because a circuit board in the driver's door could short and cause a fire.

    • Jun. 17, 2013
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    Mike Jacque taps maple trees in March at Jacque's Sugar Bush near Thorp. Maple syrup season got under way relatively early for the business. AP file

    Wisconsin produces most maple syrup since 1992

    Wisconsin's maple syrup production has hit a 20-year high, increasing five-fold from last year when early warm weather cut the season short, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported Monday.

    • Jun. 17, 2013
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    New rules let Wis. meatpacker sell to other states

    Gov. Scott Walker says the first state-inspected meat processor has started shipping meat across state lines under a federal-state deal announced two years ago.

    • Jun. 17, 2013
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    Noodles offers details on proposed IPO

    Noodles & Co. says it plans to offer about 5.3 million shares when it goes public, with an anticipated price of $13 to $15 per share.

    • Jun. 17, 2013
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    This Feb. 11, 2009 file photo shows a shopper looking over the milk aisle at the Hunger Mountain Co-op in Montpelier, Vt. Approval of a massive farm bill -- and the cost of a gallon of milk -- could hinge on a proposed new dairy program the House is expected to vote on this week. AP Photo/Toby Talbot, File

    Milk money: Farm bill could hinge on dairy vote

    Approval of a massive farm bill — and the cost of a gallon of milk — could hinge on a proposed new dairy program the House is expected to vote on this week.

    • Jun. 17, 2013
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    Google settles suit, clears way for stock split

    Google has resolved a shareholder lawsuit blocking a long-delayed stock split, clearing the way for the Internet search leader to issue a new class of non-voting shares later this year.

    • Jun. 17, 2013
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    Lucrative long-hauls get boost at Paris Air Show

    Airbus and Boeing won pledges for big purchases of their lucrative long-haul wide-body jets at the Paris Air Show on Monday, raising hopes that demand is recovering following the worldwide recession.

    • Jun. 17, 2013
  1. Sam Wesp of Hartford graduated from Fox Valley Technical College in 2012 and in 2011 interned for the college's diesel equipment and technology program, which has a high rate of placement for FVTC graduates. Wesp now is employed with Fabco in Milwaukee. Submitted

    Meeting current, future workforce needs takes priority

    Educational and industry leaders are taking a proactive approach to ensure businesses have the skilled workers they need today and in the future.

    • Jun. 14, 2013
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    On the Job column: Can you spot a liar at work?

    You might think you can detect a fibber by reading body language.

    • Jun. 16, 2013
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    Jim Morrison column: Can't we all just get along (continued)

    Last time, we talked about how personal problems can add to conflicts on the job.

    • Jun. 16, 2013
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    Business briefcase

    Dennis Johnson, ASPIRO, Green Bay.

    • Jun. 16, 2013
  2. The resume writing workshop at the Manitowoc County Job Center stresses the importance of a resume and how to write one that will land a job or at least get an interview. Gannett Wisconsin Media

    Great resumes are key to successful job search

    Michael Hillmer, human resources manager for Dermatology Associates, said people would be surprised at the résumés he receives from job applicants.

    • Jun. 14, 2013
  3. Businessman using calculator Getty Images/Pixland

    Think about your finances when switching careers

    It might build up over several months or years, or it might suddenly come to you one day.

    • Jun. 14, 2013
  4. Woman holding grocery bags containing vegetables, mid section Jeffrey Hamilton/Getty Images

    Add healthy eating and exercise to your to-do list at work

    Summer has become an annual time for Americans to check in with their health and fitness levels and determine whether their bodies are 'beach ready.'

    • Jun. 14, 2013
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    An Enstrom employee works on the underside of a helicopter in Menominee. New ownership and overseas contracts have fueld the company's growth.

    Watch: Up, up and away for Menominee helicopter builder

    While workers are busy building helicopters on the production floor of Enstrom Helicopter Corp., construction crews outside the building work away at a massive expansion of the plant.

    • Jun. 16, 2013
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    Crystal Swift sides aboard her Fat Boy Harley-Davidson at her home in Charlotte, N.C. Harley is the top seller of motorcycles in its class in the U.S. and leads in sales among women and minorities. Chuck Burton/AP

    Stripped-down Harley-Davidson rebounds from recession

    Some motorcycle enthusiasts feared Keith Wandell might be the outsider who drove Harley-Davidson into the ground. Instead, he may be remembered as the guy who kept the motorcycle maker on the road.

    • Jun. 14, 2013
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    An architect's rendering of the new Cabela's store in Ashwaubenon.

    Richard Ryman column: Ashwaubenon business booming, too

    Green Bay isn't the only area community experiencing a development boom.

    • Jun. 16, 2013
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    Vermont, as usual, was the top maple syrup producer last year, with more than 1.3 million gallons. At Morse Farm Sugarworks in East Montpelier, Vt., different grades are available. AP

    U.S. syrup makers produce sweet 3.2 million gallons

    U.S. maple syrup makers had a sweet year, producing a record 3.2 million gallons.

    • Jun. 14, 2013
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    Grocers claim potato growers illegally inflated prices

    A battle between grocers and potato growers has been silently hitting shoppers' pocketbooks, according to a U.S. wholesaler.

    • Jun. 14, 2013
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    David Yeghiaian column: Ask questions, analyze situation to make decisions

    Making decisions is important in every organization. Regardless of role, employees make decisions every moment of every day. How we make decisions varies greatly.

    • Jun. 14, 2013
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    A model dressed as Bayonetta, a video game character from the 'Bayonetta 2,' poses for photos at the Nintendo booth during the Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles, Wednesday, June 12, 2013. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) AP

    At gamer expo, sexism still an issue

    When it comes to video games, it still felt like a man's world at E3.

    • Jun. 14, 2013
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    Watch: Enstrom Helicopter expands

    Enstrom Helicopter Corp. is in the midst of a massive expansion of its production facilities in Menominee, Mich. The growth is expected to boost production and employment.

    • Jun. 15, 2013
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    This screenshot shows Microsoft's Office software package iPhone application, which offers people the ability to read and edit their text documents, spreadsheets and slide presentations on a phone. AP

    Microsoft brings Office to iPhone, but not Android, tablets

    Microsoft's Office software package is coming to the iPhone for the first time, offering people the ability to read and edit their text documents, spreadsheets and slide presentations at the doctor's office or a soccer game.

    • Jun. 14, 2013
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    Airbus A350 debut reopens wide-body plane race

    Airbus sent a new wide-body plane into the skies Friday that sets the stage for intensifying competition with U.S. rival Boeing — with consequences for jobs, airlines' investments and the reputations of the powerful planemakers.

    • Jun. 14, 2013
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    Alex Breitinger column: Corn prices grind lower on record planting

    Despite the poor weather conditions earlier this spring that delayed planting across much of the Midwest, America's farmers likely planted a record corn crop, according to USDA estimates.

    • Jun. 14, 2013
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    Gannett to buy Belo, add 20 TV stations

    Gannett Co. said Wednesday it's reached a deal to buy Belo Corp. and its 20 TV stations for about $1.5 billion in cash.

    • Jun. 13, 2013
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    Workers are renovating the former Cub Foods building for a Burlington Coat Factory store at 1616 W. Mason St., Thursday, June 13, 2013. H. Marc Larson/Press-Gazette Media

    Burlington announces new store in Green Bay to open in the fall

    After sitting vacant for a number of years, the former Cub Foods store at 1616 W. Mason St. has secured a new tenant, Burlington.

    • Jun. 14, 2013
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    Universal Studios Hollywood in Los Angeles is among theme parks that have VIP tours with perks usually reserved for celebrities — private tour guides, no waits for the biggest attractions, reserved seating at shows and parades along with behind-the-scenes peaks at places normally off limits. AP

    See a theme park like a VIP

    America's biggest theme parks will pack in around 120 million people this year.

    • Jun. 13, 2013
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    Unpaid internships in jeopardy after court ruling

    Unpaid internships have long been a path of opportunity for students and recent grads looking to get a foot in the door in the entertainment, publishing and other prominent industries, even if it takes a generous subsidy from Mom and Dad.

    • Jun. 13, 2013
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    Parking space sells for $82,000

    SAN FRANCISCO — Parking spots apparently aren't immune from the recent surge in San Francisco real estate prices.

    • Jun. 13, 2013
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    'Happy Birthday to You' copyright suit filed

    NEW YORK — A production company making a documentary about the song 'Happy Birthday to You' has filed a lawsuit in New York over the copyright to it.

    • Jun. 13, 2013
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    U.S.: No wide data breaches in cyberattack

    NEWARK, N.J. — Federal prosecutors in New Jersey have provided new details on how an international cybercrime ring broken up this week accessed some customer accounts at more than a dozen leading financial institutions and payroll services.

    • Jun. 13, 2013
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    Water floods a farm field near Hickory Road and Lost Arrow Road in Fond du Lac last week. Patrick Flood/Gannett Wisconsin Media

    USDA reduces corn crop to reflect wet spring

    Corn farmers are feeling the impact of a cool, wet spring but are still expected to bring in a record crop this year.

    • Jun. 12, 2013
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    Tina Dettman-Bielefeldt column: 500 clients later, SCORE volunteer retires

    When John McCully retired in 1998, he wanted to use his years of business experience to give back to the community.

    • Jun. 12, 2013
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    Hashtags now available on Facebook

    NEW YORK — Facebook is introducing hashtags, the number signs (#) used on Twitter, Instagram and other services to identify topics being discussed and allow users to search for them.

    • Jun. 12, 2013
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    Yahoo to release IDs of inactive email accounts

    SAN FRANCISCO — Yahoo is trying to breathe new life into inactive email accounts by giving away the identifications beginning next month.

    • Jun. 12, 2013
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    This publicity image released by Myspace shows a screen shot from the newly designed Myspace.com. Tim and Chris Vanderhook unveiled the new MySpace.com on Wednesday, revealing a site that combines social networking with streaming music that is focused on the creative community. AP

    New Myspace takes it back to the future

    Tim and Chris Vanderhook think Myspace had it right — at one point. And they believe they've revived and improved that formula for success as the revamped first titan of social media debuts its latest incarnation.

    • Jun. 12, 2013
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    ESPN to kill 3-D broadcasts by end of year

    NEW YORK — ESPN will stop broadcasting in 3-D by the end of the year, the network said Wednesday, dealing a major blow to a technology that was launched with great fanfare but has been limping along for years.

    • Jun. 12, 2013
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    Stocks slide on Wall Street; Dow below 15,000

    NEW YORK — The stock market ended lower Wednesday as traders looked ahead to a critical Federal Reserve meeting next week.

    • Jun. 12, 2013
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    Support grows for new Shawano hospital

    There still are some hurdles to clear before site work can begin on new $50 million hospital in Shawano but city officials appear confident the project will move forward.

    • Jun. 11, 2013

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