Wisconsin
Entrepreneur Fund expands Wisconsin reach with $8 million grant
SUPERIOR — The Duluth-based Entrepreneur Fund, which presently serves 16 counties in northeast Minnesota and Wisconsin’s Douglas County, unveiled plans to increase its attain to an extra 12 counties in northern Wisconsin at a press convention on the Superior Entrepreneurship Heart Thursday, Oct. 27.
The transfer is fueled by $8 million in Various Enterprise Help and Various Enterprise Funding grants from the state of Wisconsin. The funding is aimed toward serving to small enterprise homeowners begin, develop and increase their companies. The three-year grant will embrace $5 million in revolving mortgage funding and $500,000 for direct grants to companies. The Entrepreneur Fund plans so as to add a second satellite tv for pc workplace in northern Wisconsin.
“We’re actually enthusiastic about having the ability to increase our companies as a result of we serve rural communities, and that’s one thing we do actually, rather well and so we really feel prefer it’s a very good match,” stated Entrepreneur Fund communications director Carly Viegut. “And the funding is enabling us to do it in a very constructive and highly effective approach to have the help behind it so we are able to do the work that we wish to do.”
Maria Lockwood / Superior Telegram
The Entrepreneur Fund, which has been round since 1989, presently serves 2,000 companies yearly, together with about 100 in Douglas County. A licensed neighborhood improvement establishment, the nonprofit is devoted to offering capital and help to small companies within the area.
“We’re actually centered on the expansion of companies and development of staff and in addition startups,” stated Dave Manion, chairman of the nonprofit’s board. “Anybody that works by our system on an entrepreneurial aspect, principally, they’ve an 89% success price.”
With the addition of the 12 new counties — Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Iron, Value, Sawyer and Washburn in 2023; Florence, Forest, Marinette, Oneida and Vilas by 2025 — the Entrepreneur Fund will increase to serve an estimated 500 Wisconsin companies.
“I feel we’re all wanting ahead to what comes subsequent within the room, placing this funding to work,” stated board member Crystal Rhode.
The $8 million was a part of a second spherical of Various Enterprise grants, which Gov. Tony Evers funded with federal American Rescue Plan Act {dollars}. The grant packages garnered over 150 purposes, based on Division of Administration Secretary-designee Kathy Blumenfeld. Solely 50 had been awarded. Blumenfeld stated this grant program specifically actually permits the state to go deeper and help extra individuals, particularly those who want probably the most assist.
Maria Lockwood / Superior Telegram
“After which having a revolving mortgage fund is superior, as a result of then it helps one enterprise, as they pay again the cash goes to assist one other enterprise and one other enterprise so that cash simply has a lifetime of its personal,” Blumenfeld stated.
Native entrepreneurs gathered for the announcement.
“I feel it sounds thrilling,” stated Cal Harris, who owns Superior Waffles along with his spouse, Natalie. “I feel that it simply brings extra alternatives and you understand those that have fantastic concepts for companies they usually simply don’t have the sources or the funds to have the ability to transfer that undertaking ahead. Hopefully a few of that cash will help with that.”
The Entrepreneur Fund not too long ago helped the couple buy a van to succeed in part two of their enterprise: catering.
“We’ve performed child showers and weddings … we’re hoping to do grad events when that comes up,” Harris stated. “And so it’s been a very cool expertise with that.”
Ben Anderson and his spouse, Mary, realized their dream of proudly owning Eddie’s Supper Membership with assistance from the Entrepreneur Fund. The nonprofit’s employees are nice to work with, Anderson stated.
“I feel actually approachable, very personable. I don’t assume you’re only a quantity,” he stated.
The Superior Entrepreneurship Heart
at 1401 Tower Ave. is a one-stop store that features places of work for the Entrepreneur Fund, the Superior Enterprise Growth Heart, the Growth Affiliation, the Superior Enterprise Enchancment District and the College of Wisconsin-Superior Small Enterprise Growth Heart. It opened this yr.
“I feel this in itself has simply sparked a lot of a ripple impact,” Blumenfeld stated of the middle.
Go to
for extra data on the Entrepreneur Fund or to fill out an software.
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Saturday was a day Nebraska fans will not forget for a long time. The Huskers secured one of their biggest victories of the last decade, and their freshman star quarterback was a huge reason why.
Dylan Raiola delivered a masterful performance as Nebraska powered past Wisconsin 44-25, securing the Cornhuskers’ first bowl berth since 2016. Playing in front of a raucous Memorial Stadium crowd, Raiola showcased his accuracy and leadership, getting the most important victory of his young career, courtesy of one of his most efficient outings.
Raiola completed 28 of 38 passes for 293 yards and a touchdown, orchestrating an offense that controlled the game with 29 first downs and over 33 minutes of possession. He displayed excellent accuracy, particularly in the intermediate passing game, finding Jacory Barney Jr. and Emmett Johnson for pivotal completions. The two players combined for 170 receiving yards.
While the stat sheet shows only one touchdown pass, Raiola’s impact went beyond the box score. His ability to spread the ball among eight different receivers kept Wisconsin’s defense off balance, while his quick decision-making prevented sacks and extended drives. His lone touchdown throw, a perfectly placed ball to Jahmal Banks late in the second quarter, helped Nebraska pull away before halftime.
Raiola’s poise in critical moments stood out. Facing third-and-long situations, he converted twice with pinpoint throws to sustain scoring drives. Additionally, his pre-snap adjustments demonstrated his growing football IQ, as he consistently identified mismatches and exploited them. Nebraska converted four of nine third downs, largely thanks to Raiola’s composure.
Overall, Raiola’s performance was instrumental in Nebraska’s milestone victory. His leadership and efficiency set the tone for an offense that dominated Wisconsin from start to finish. It was a true showcase of what the offense can be under Dana Holgorsen’s leadership. With the win, the Cornhuskers are back in postseason play, and their freshman quarterback has firmly cemented himself as the face of the program’s resurgence.
Grade: A
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Manuel Franco claims his $768 million Powerball jackpot
Manuel Franco, 24, of West Allis was revealed Tuesday as the winner of the $768.4 million Powerball jackpot.
Mark Hoffman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The Wisconsin Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Nov. 25, 2024, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from Nov. 25 drawing
05-35-45-60-63, Powerball: 12, Power Play: 2
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Winning Pick 3 numbers from Nov. 25 drawing
0-9-4
8-1-4
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Winning Pick 4 numbers from Nov. 25 drawing
3-2-7-4
0-0-7-7
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Winning All or Nothing numbers from Nov. 25 drawing
Midday: 02-03-04-05-08-10-11-13-15-19-22
Evening: 01-02-03-04-09-11-12-14-17-18-20
Check All or Nothing payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Badger 5 numbers from Nov. 25 drawing
03-06-15-18-25
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Winning SuperCash numbers from Nov. 25 drawing
08-17-28-30-32-34, Doubler: N
Check SuperCash payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
- Prizes up to $599: Can be claimed at any Wisconsin Lottery retailer.
- Prizes from $600 to $199,999: Can be claimed in person at a Lottery Office. By mail, send the signed ticket and a completed claim form available on the Wisconsin Lottery claim page to: Prizes, PO Box 777 Madison, WI 53774.
- Prizes of $200,000 or more: Must be claimed in person at the Madison Lottery office. Call the Lottery office prior to your visit: 608-261-4916.
Can Wisconsin lottery winners remain anonymous?
No, according to the Wisconsin Lottery. Due to the state’s open records laws, the lottery must, upon request, release the name and city of the winner. Other information about the winner is released only with the winner’s consent.
When are the Wisconsin Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10:00 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Super Cash: 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 3 (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 3 (Evening): 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 4 (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 4 (Evening): 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
- All or Nothing (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
- All or Nothing (Evening): 9 p.m. CT daily.
- Megabucks: 9:00 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.
- Badger 5: 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
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