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(UPDATED) Democratic lawmakers pressure feds to release $1.05B for Blatnik Bridge replacement
Democratic lawmakers called on the U.S. Department of Transportation to release $1.05 billion for the Blatnik Bridge replacement in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Minnesota, Wisconsin seek contractors for Blatnik Bridge replacement
The Blatnik Bridge $1.8 billion reconstruction project has moved on to the requests for proposal phase, and two contractors have already been shortlisted.
Wisconsin and Minnesota governors seek federal funds for interstate bridge
Gov. Tony Evers and Gov. Tim Walz announced Thursday that their state's departments of transportation will seek federal money to rebuild a major bridge project between Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Biden, Cabinet fan out around nation to sell domestic agenda (UPDATE)
President Joe Biden and top administration officials fanned out across the country the day after his State of the Union address as Democrats try to build momentum ahead of November's midterm elections.
Pipeline construction gives rise to debate on Minnesota reservation
About a month ago, Taysha Martineau walked out of the protest camp she built in a small patch of woods near her home on the Fond du Lac Indian Reservation and knelt in the middle of the road.
University students, faculty band together against Line 3
Following the approval of several permits up until Nov. 30, construction is now underway on a new Line 3 crude oil pipeline that will eventually run across north Minnesota.
Minnesota gives final green light to disputed oil pipeline (UPDATE)
Minnesota regulators approved the final permit Monday for Enbridge Energy's Line 3 crude oil pipeline replacement across northern Minnesota, giving the company the green light to begin construction on the $2.6 billion project.
Pipeline tunnel supporters, foes clash before Michigan panel
Keeping a 64-year-old oil pipeline in operation by running one section through a proposed Great Lakes tunnel would protect the economy and energy supplies, supporters said Monday, whereas opponents described the project as an unnecessary risk that would contribute to global warming.
Virus outbreak halts rebuilding of damaged refinery in Superior
Husky Energy has suspended rebuilding its oil refinery in Superior, Wisconsin, that was damaged by an explosion two years ago because of the coronavirus outbreak, the company announced Tuesday.
Minnesota high court to take up Nemadji Trail environmental-review order
Minnesota's high court will review a lower court's ruling that ordered a new environmental review for a proposed $700 million natural-gas plant in Superior.
Superior refinery evacuated over concerns of tower collapse
Workers at an oil refinery in Superior were told to leave because of concerns of a tower collapse.
Minnesota regulators put Line 3 oil pipeline back on track (UPDATE)
Minnesota utility regulators on Monday approved a revised environmental review for Enbridge Energy's plan to replace its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline across the state.
Today’s News
- Wisconsin lawmaker accepts award for helping pass DACA bill
- Plans for $107M Wauwatosa library gain momentum
- Trump signs additional tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum and lumber
- Wisconsin Pre-Bid Meetings – Week of July 27, 2026
- Feds commit $5B to AI-powered research for construction
- Worker files NLRB complaint against Wisconsin painters union
- Lawsuit challenges Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program
- Sheboygan TID proposal targets public incentives of $5M or more
- TOP BIDDERS: The biggest recent winning bids from around Wisconsin | July 21
- State warns of workers’ compensation scam targeting victims
- Washington County housing initiative brings back young homeowners
- South Milwaukee apartment project canceled after financing shortfall
Project Profiles
- First prefabricated bridge in US installed in Eau Claire County
- Illinois developer worked with Wisconsin contractor to build 258-unit Wauwatosa apartment complex
- VJS Construction raises the roof for Bruce Guadalupe Community School expansion project
- Microgrid pilot project will store energy for village affected by outages
- Dane County sees uptick in highway work zone crashes, on track to exceed last year
- The Hop streetcar will debut newest service route in fall with limited service
- FPC Live slims venue proposal to 1 downtown building
- Children’s Hospital urgent care center in Milwaukee gets first round of city approval
- With Sonag Construction shut down, feds move to block indicted owner from collecting leftover assets
- Four contractors selected to build border wall prototypes
- UW-Milwaukee’s Greenstreet shaping minds (and the city)
- Turning the Corner(s) (PHOTO SLIDESHOW)