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Last Christmas, I was grateful the Public Service Commission (PSC) funded a study on the connection between wind turbine noise and the illnesses people who live near the towers are consistently reporting. The scientists agreed and their finding was clear that more studies needed to be done.

The Port of Milwaukee experienced higher cargo volume in 2013, with an expected total of 2.7 million metric tons, up from 2012’s 2 million tons.

Miller Lite, the beer that launched the light beer category, will bring back its original Lite can design, beginning Jan. 1.

Wisconsin Oven Corp., celebrating its 40 year anniversary, announced record shipments, record growth and plans for a new 29,000-square-foot addition to its plant in East Troy.

The Sartori Co., a family-owned cheese company, announced that it will invest $14 million to expand and renovate its plants in Antigo and Plymouth.

A global slowdown in mining continues to take a toll on Joy Global Inc., which reported fourth quarter net income of $26.8 million, or 25 cents per share, down markedly from $212.6 million, or $1.99 per share, in the same period a year ago.

New Berlin-based Emteq Inc. presented this week a check for $102,003.78 to Chldren's Hospital of Wisconsin.

Cree Inc. will receive a $30 million tax credit from the U.S. Department of Energy for expansion of its manufacturing footprint in Racine County and in Durham, N.C.

* Friday, Dec. 13, the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi are selling home baked goods and handmade gifts...

BizTimes Media’s fourth annual Giving Guide offers southeastern Wisconsin’s business community an outlet to connect with area nonprofit organizations for philanthropic involvement.