Animal rights organization PETA is urging for the retirement of Sun Prairie s groundhog, Jimmy, from his role in predicting the weather on Groundhog Day. PETA argues that groundhogs should not be confined and exposed to crowds and loud noises. The City of Sun Prairie defends their tradition, stating that Jimmy is well cared for and considered an icon to the community.
A website has named the most miserable day of the year for each state based on 3,000 people surveyed and historical weather data. Wisconsin's is in February.
Didion Milling has reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Labor, agreeing to pay over $1.8 million in penalties for a 2017 explosion in Cambria that resulted in five fatalities. The explosion, caused by dust hazards, could have been prevented with proper safety protocols. The company has also committed to making safety improvements and meeting regularly with OSHA to address safety and health concerns.