Wisconsin
Wisconsin dog breeder sues activists, judge hears oral arguments
MADISON, Wis. – A controversial Wisconsin beagle-breeding farm said activists interfered with its business by threatening to publicly shame customers.
The backstory:
Ridglan Farms breeds beagles for use in scientific experiments. In April, the breeder sued Dane4Dogs over a letter the activist group sent to the breeder’s customers. That letter “strongly encouraged” customers to stop doing business with Ridglan Farms or find their names on a published listed.
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What they’re saying:
Both sides made oral arguments to a Dane County judge on Thursday, Oct. 9. Ridglan Farms called the letter extortion, while Dane4Dogs said it amounts to a boycott protected under the First Amendment.
“That clearly crosses the line from protected speech, from protected protest, activism, what have you, into wrongful tortious conduct,” said Attorney Eric McLeod, who represents Ridglan Farms.
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“If that’s extortion, if that’s unlawful, then every divestment campaign – every boycott – would suddenly be opening those activists up to potentially ruinous litigation,” said Attorney Steffen Seitz, representing Dane4Dogs.
What’s next:
Dane County Judge Jacob Frost promised to issue a ruling soon to decide whether the case will proceed to trial. Meanwhile, a criminal investigation into alleged animal cruelty at Ridglan Farms remains ongoing.
The Source: FOX6 Investigators reviewed oral arguments in the case and referenced prior coverage.
Wisconsin
Showers Return to Southern Wisconsin for Father’s Day
- Showers will be most likely for areas along and south of the I-94 corridor
- Dry and pleasant conditions for Monday and Tuesday
- Showers and thunderstorms will return Tuesday night and into the day Wednesday
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – We are starting the day with some sunshine, but high-level clouds will continue to move in out ahead of a weather system to the southwest. This area of low pressure will move eastward across Illinois and Indiana today, bringing an increase in cloud cover as well as the chance for rain in southern Wisconsin. There is still some uncertainty with exactly how far north the rain will extend, but there is a higher confidence in the presence and coverage of showers along and south of the I-94 corridor this afternoon and evening. Activity will likely be much more hit-or-miss in areas farther north, with some spots potentially not seeing any rain at all.
The cloud cover and rain combined will work to limit temperatures today, with highs only ranging from the upper 60s (in southern Wisconsin) to the low 70s (further north where the sun may linger longer, and it will be drier). We are not expecting a heavy rain, nor are we expecting storms. In areas closer to the state line, rainfall accumulations may be around a half inch. Tonight, rain will end as the system moves east.
What’s Coming Up…
Monday will be dry and pleasant with highs into the mid-70s and some sunshine. This trend continues Tuesday, with highs in the upper 70s. Rain and thunderstorms are then likely to return Tuesday night and Wednesday, with a chance for some stronger storms Wednesday afternoon. Additional showers may linger into Thursday.
Looking Ahead…
Friday looks mostly dry before more chances for showers and thunderstorms return next weekend as temperatures warm up a bit closer to normal for this time of the year.
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Wisconsin
Northeast Wisconsin high schoolers jam in 2026 ‘Rockonsin’ contest at Summerfest
MILWAUKEE (WLUK) — Four Northeast Wisconsin garage bands took to the Aurora Pavilion Stage at Summerfest Friday in hopes of winning the 2026 edition of ‘Rockonsin.’
The bands include:
- “Mania” composed of students from East De Pere High School
- “The Danios” composed of students from Mayville High School
- “The Doorknobs” composed of students from Sheboygan North High School and Étude High School
- “Krusher” composed of students from Campbellsport High School
The local bands and six others were the finalists selected from 54 middle and high schools across across Wisconsin for the 2026 contest.
All of them performed 20 minute showcases for an audience, including a trio of music industry panel judges. The bands were judged on technique, rhythm and vocals, primary beats, and synergy among other aspects.
Rockonsin announced “Krusher” won the grand prize Saturday night. Winning the contest nets the band a 12 hour recording session at Blast House Studios in Madison. The runner up band is “Candy Cigarette” from Oconomowoc High School, which wins a shorter 8 hour recording session at Blast House Studios.
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The contest is in its 22nd year.
Wisconsin
Missing endangered 24-year-old in Wisconsin, search ongoing
LAKE MILLS, Wis. (WFRV) – The City of Lake Mills Police Department alerted the public that they are looking for a missing endangered person early Saturday morning.
Police say that 24-year-old Alfred, “Al,” Pellatt of Lake Mills was last seen at approximately 2:45 a.m. on Friday, June 19. It was detailed that Pellatt left a bar in the 100 block of N. Main Street in Lake Mills heading north on foot. At around 2:43 a.m., Pellatt was viewed on foot in the 500 block of N. Main Street.
It was noted that Pellatt has special needs and is on medication, but does not have it with him.
Police describe Pellatt as a 6’0″ white male, weighing 215 pounds. He was last seen wearing a floral dress.
Lake Mills is located west of Milwaukee in Jefferson County.
Any information pertaining to Pellatt’s whereabouts should be shared with the City of Lake Mills Police Department.
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