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In 2022, Juneau County ranks 27th among Wisconsin counties for government transfer income per capita at $13,132

In 2022, residents of Juneau County received an average of $13,132 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 27th highest in Wisconsin.

By SW Wisconsin News | Mar 24, 2025

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Crawford County: 27.2% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 17th in Wisconsin

In 2022, government transfers made up 27.2% of income in Crawford County—ranking it 17th most dependent among Wisconsin counties.

By SW Wisconsin News | Mar 24, 2025

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Lafayette County: Residents received $13.73 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By SW Wisconsin News | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.6% of income in Lafayette County, providing an average of $813 per capita to residents.

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Crawford County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 2.1% in 2022

By SW Wisconsin News | Mar 19, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.1% of income in Crawford County, providing an average of $1,056 per capita to residents.

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Richland County residents received $13,438 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 26th in Wisconsin

By SW Wisconsin News | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Richland County received an average of $13,438 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 26th highest in Wisconsin.

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Scott O'Donnell named grand marshal for Big Top Parade

By SW Wisconsin News | Mar 17, 2025

After over a decade of contributing to the organization of the Big Top Parade, Scott O’Donnell will lead this year's event as grand marshal.

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Richland County: Income Maintenance made up 2.1% of total income in 2022

By SW Wisconsin News | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.1% of income in Richland County, providing an average of $1,083 per capita to residents.

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Iowa County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.3% of income in 2022

By SW Wisconsin News | Mar 14, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.3% of income in Iowa County, providing an average of $747 per capita to residents.

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Juneau County: Residents received $32.43 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By SW Wisconsin News | Mar 11, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.6% of income in Juneau County, providing an average of $1,207 per capita to residents.

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Crawford County ranks 24th highest in Wisconsin for per capita government transfer income at $13,798 in 2022

By SW Wisconsin News | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Crawford County received an average of $13,798 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 24th highest in Wisconsin.

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Celebrity judges announced for Baraboo's Big Top Parade

By SW Wisconsin News | Mar 10, 2025

An all-star panel of celebrity judges is set to preside over Baraboo’s Big Top Parade on June 14.

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Vernon County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 1.7% in 2022

By SW Wisconsin News | Mar 8, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.7% of income in Vernon County, providing an average of $861 per capita to residents.

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Grant County: Income Maintenance made up 1.5% of total income in 2022

By SW Wisconsin News | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.5% of income in Grant County, providing an average of $785 per capita to residents.

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Juneau County ranks 15th in Wisconsin for government transfer dependency at 28.1% in 2022

By SW Wisconsin News | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 28.1% of income in Juneau County—ranking it 15th most dependent among Wisconsin counties.

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Glacier's legacy shapes Baraboo's attractions

By SW Wisconsin News | Mar 5, 2025

When the last glacier retreated from Baraboo, Wisconsin, around 12,000 years ago, it left behind several notable features that have become key attractions in the area.

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Sauk County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.5% of income in 2022

By SW Wisconsin News | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.5% of income in Sauk County, providing an average of $905 per capita to residents.

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Baraboo Area Chamber announces partner package sponsors for 2025

By SW Wisconsin News | Feb 3, 2025

The Baraboo Area Chamber of Commerce is preparing for another successful year with its Partner Package sponsorship program.

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Discover Wisconsin plans segment on Baraboo tourism attractions

By SW Wisconsin News | Feb 3, 2025

The Baraboo Area Chamber of Commerce is working to enhance tourism in the region by partnering with Discover Mediaworks, the producers of the “Discover Wisconsin” television show.

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Chamber celebrates milestone with awards recognizing businesses and individuals

By SW Wisconsin News | Jan 24, 2025

The Chamber recently celebrated a milestone anniversary at the Baraboo Arts Center on January 23, with more than 250 attendees.

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EDA awards $106,000 in grants for economic development projects in Grant County in 2023

By SW Wisconsin News | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $106,000 in grants for economic development projects in Grant County, Wisconsin.