3M is teaming up with Amazon Web Services 3M Plant in Menomonie Fuels AI Boom Boom and Barrier: 3M Menomonie Fuels the Global AI Race While City Enacts Historic Crackdown on Big Tech October 24, 2026 Rachel Tilseth MENOMONIE, Wis. — While local plans for a massive, multi-billion-dollar data center in Menomonie remain a subject of intense community scrutiny and a new I-4 ordinance to hold the line,…
Tiffany and Crowley vastly different environmental records Wisconsin's Governor Race November 3rd Clear Choice or Clear Conflict? Tiffany, Crowley, and Wisconsin’s Environmental Future October 18, 2026 Rachel Tilseth From Local cuts to climate plans, the gubernatorial split on clean air & water is apparent. While data centers continue to expand exponentially across the country, a dangerous regulatory vacuum…
environmental news Large Factory Farm Held Accountable by WI DOJ Wisconsin DOJ Reaches $245K Settlement With CAFO Over Manure Pollution (Originally published by WPR) October 17, 2026 Rachel Tilseth “Concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) heavily pollute our groundwater, while depriving cows of ever touching green grass. I am deeply appalled by this systemic mistreatment of livestock. We must reject…
A legally sound I-4 ordinance protects Menomonie's interests action alert Protect Menomonie’s Progress: Submit Your Public Comment Today to Save the I-4 Zoning Ordinance October 14, 2026 Rachel Tilseth Menomonie has made incredible strides in drafting the I-4 Data Center Industrial District Ordinance. The current draft represents a tough but fair middle ground, packed with heavy protections for our…
The city of Menomonie will present the latest I-4 Ordinance Menomonie Tightens Industrial Zoning Over $1.6B Data Center Concerns October 10, 2026 Rachel Tilseth By capping site density instead of square footage, city officials look to block massive developments while dodging costly “regulatory taking” lawsuits. MENOMONIE, WI — The City of Menomonie’s updated I-4…