SpaceX's Starship rocket lifted off from Texas and briefly put its first 20 upgraded Starlink internet satellites into suborbital space July 24, the company's 13th test mission as it aims to begin routine service by the end of the year. The Starship rocket system blasted off about 6:50 p.m. …
HAYWARD, Wis. – Those who grow up on a family farm develop touchstones that define life. Those touchstones act as guideposts to gauge honesty, trust and cooperation. Often seemingly ordinary events on a farm become extraordinary due to the mix of work, personalities in a family and unpredict…
Dangerous heat has been spreading across much of the United States as a prolonged heat wave spread from the western United States eastward to the Midwest and South.
An estimated EF-2 tornado devastated the Fox Cities Monday, July 27, tearing through homes and businesses, downing power lines and closing major roadways.
Manderfield's Home Bakery - Menasha was destroyed by a July 27, 2026 storm, which struck Menasha and the western Fox Cities.
The City of Menasha declared a state of disaster on July 27 following severe storms and a tornado. An emergency shelter for residents is open at Christ the Rock Community Church, W6254 U.S. 10., Menasha.
McKenna Reichling remembers her big brother, Myles Reichling, for his outgoing and sometimes wild personality. In addition to working with his farming family, he enjoyed bowling, snowmobiling, trucks, sports cars and riding his Harley Davidson.
A powerful tornado left behind extreme damage in the town of Menasha, Wisconsin, on July 27.
A destructive storm slammed into Menasha on Monday, July 27. The storm, which likely produced at least an EF-2 tornado, damaged or destroyed countless homes and businesses. A boil water order is in effect and thousands are without power.
The National Weather Service said Menasha received at least EF-2 tornado damage, which means wind gusts were between 111 and 135 mph..
The City of Menasha declared a state of disaster on July 27 following severe storms and a tornado. An emergency shelter for residents is open at Christ the Rock Community Church, W6254 U.S. 10., Menasha.
Watch video of storm damage in Menasha after severe storms moved through the Fox Valley
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Donald Jossart told me one of the most remarkable “lost and found” stories I have ever heard. He lives on a farm near Sugar Bush and Luxembourg in Brown County, Wisconsin. He called to recommend a book after reading one of my columns.
Forage crops are traditionally defined as plants, excluding grain, grown for the purpose of feeding livestock. In addition, forages also provide environmental and soil health benefits, including support for key principles of regenerative agriculture such as minimizing soil disturbance, keepi…
Joan Mueller found comfort with a farm dog. She lived life to its fullest. Simple things such as gardening, baking, knitting, sewing and painting brought her much joy. But it was her husband, Asa Mueller, who made her life complete. Together they enjoyed many outdoor activities – and always …
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All farmers know weather is unpredictable. Most just hope to avoid disaster.
The whippoorwill welcomed the infant hours of July with its night song, in a tree just outside our bedroom window. The 3 a.m. serenade was loud enough to rouse me from my slumber, even though the windows were closed and the central air conditioning was on. Outside in the astronomical twiligh…
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