Wisconsin
How a tribal food program’s expansion to all 11 tribes in Wisconsin is also growing food sovereignty for First Nations.
KESHENA – A meals help program is doing than extra offering wholesome, Indigenous meals to tribal elders in Wisconsin — it’s additionally serving to to additional set up meals sovereignty for First Nations.
“I used to be reminded by our elders that we don’t actually have sovereignty except we will feed ourselves,” stated Gary Besaw, director for the Menominee Nation’s Division of Agriculture and Meals Programs throughout a press convention on the Menominee Reservation final Thursday.
The Tribal Elder Meals Field Program began as a pilot program final 12 months by way of a partnership with Feeding Wisconsin, the Intertribal Agriculture Council and three Indigenous nations in Wisconsin: Oneida, Menominee and Crimson Cliff Ojibwe.
It was funded by way of grants from Feeding America Nationwide and the U.S. Division of Agriculture’s Farm Invoice.
Final 12 months’s federal funding of about $500,000 helped present about 10,800 meals containers to tribal elders with three First Nations in Wisconsin, stated Stephanie Dorfman, government director of Feeding Wisconsin.
This 12 months’s federal funding of about $1.3 million will present about 25,000 meals containers to tribal elders with all 11 federally acknowledged tribes in Wisconsin, she stated.
“This program is among the most necessary I’ve ever labored on,” Dorfman stated. “This program has turn into a nationwide mannequin.”
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One objective of this system is to have most, if not all, of the meals produced by native Indigenous meals growers and harvesters.
However one difficulty organizers bumped into final 12 months was that Indigenous producers merely didn’t produce sufficient to fulfill the calls for of this system.
“There was an enormous limitation to find sufficient Native producers,” Dorfman stated.
So, a number of the federal funding this 12 months will go to eight Indigenous producers to develop their operations.
Examples of what the cash will go towards embrace the acquisition of a canoe for harvesting wild rice in Northwoods lakes, constructing rooster coups and buying farm gear for crops, akin to corn and potatoes.
Dorfman stated final 12 months about 41% of the meals used for this system got here from Indigenous producers, however that share ought to improve to about 60% this 12 months.
“Meals sovereignty can also be an financial growth alternative for tribal nations,” she stated.
Different meals in this system contains bison beef from the Oneida Farm, in addition to apples and corn mush flour from the Oneida Nation, lettuce and different produce from Forest County Potawatomi Nation, and fish from Crimson Cliff tribal fishermen in Lake Superior.
Besaw stated tribal officers are additionally trying to set up a maple syrup business operation on the Menominee Reservation early subsequent 12 months.
He stated all of the meals in this system is natural and its objective is native sustainability to shorten the meals chain and scale back the carbon footprint.
“We need to be sure we’ve meals that’s unadulterated with herbicides and pesticides,” Besaw stated, including that these chemical substances usually are not solely dangerous to the physique, but additionally to the surroundings.
Menominee elder Andy Boivin who volunteers with this system stated every field offers about 4 meals for an elder and contains recipes.
“It’s all good for you,” he stated.
Boivin stated he thinks about how this program helps to revive how the ancestors ate earlier than they have been pressured onto reservations usually in areas that have been poor for farming.
The U.S. authorities offered low-quality flour at the moment, which Indigenous households made into “frybread,” however Boivin stated that features lots of saturated fats and isn’t good for well being.
The poor weight-reduction plan on reservations has led to a well being disaster.
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Organizers imagine the meals field program may also help deal with a number of the high killers of Indigenous individuals, that are coronary heart illness, most cancers and diabetes.
Coronary heart illness and most cancers every triggered 20% of Indigenous deaths in Wisconsin, in keeping with the Wisconsin Division of Well being Providers.
Indigenous individuals in Wisconsin are additionally greater than 3 times extra more likely to die from diabetes than the white inhabitants, in keeping with the state company.
Officers on the press convention acknowledged the necessity for this system to be continued to be funded.
“We’re all about sustainability and ensuring we make this a precedence with the restricted quantity of funding we’ve,” stated Menominee Nation Chairman Ron Corn Sr. “For us, that is essential.”
Frank Vaisvilas is a Report for America corps member who covers Native American points in Wisconsin primarily based on the Inexperienced Bay Press-Gazette. Contact him at fvaisvilas@gannett.com or 815-260-2262. Observe him on Twitter at @vaisvilas_frank. You’ll be able to immediately assist his work with a tax-deductible donation on-line at GreenBayPressGazette.com/RFA or by verify made out to The GroundTruth Mission with topic line Report for America Inexperienced Bay Press Gazette Marketing campaign. Tackle: The GroundTruth Mission, Lockbox Providers, 9450 SW Gemini Drive, PMB 46837, Beaverton, Oregon 97008-7105.
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.
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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
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
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
Check Badger 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
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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MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – Gas prices are the cheapest they’ve been since the pandemic, just as people prepare to travel for the holidays.
According to AAA Wisconsin, the average gas prices is $2.86 per gallon in the state, a new low since 2020.
”We’ve had so many disruptions in the last four to five years between Covid and then the Ukraine conflict that has sent prices either far down or bringing them to historic highs,” AAA Director of Public Affairs Nick Jarmusz said. “We kind of forget what normal is.”
He said the low cost at the pump is a result of peak summer travel season ending, an even supply and demand for fuel and fewer global crises.
”Right now we’re in a pretty favorable balance between lower demand and pretty plentiful supply and no real disruptions to speak of,” he said.
People can save more money at the pump if they drive the speed limit.
”By sticking closer to the speed limit, avoiding aggressive driving in situations, you can actually increase your fuel efficiency by about 40% or up to 40%,” Jarmusz said. “Which can add up to pretty significant savings.”
If trends continue, he also said prices might drop even more. ”Really, I would not be surprised to see these prices continue to go down,” Jarmusz said. “I don’t think we’ve seen the lowest prices we’ll see this year yet.”
According to AAA the best times to travel before Thanksgiving on Thursday is in the morning hours on Tuesday and Wednesday. Roads will be busiest in the afternoons.
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