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A Minneapolis couple has donated $8.3 million to the Marquette University’s J. William and Mary Diederich College of Communication, Marquette President Scott Pilarz, S.J., announced today.

Alverno College is expanding its master of science in nursing program by launching a new mental health nurse practitioner track in fall of 2013.

Home sales in the four county metro Milwaukee area continue a stead rise.

When you get annoyed with people you tell them to take a hike, or get outta town. In my case, I'd like to tell CNN to take a ride, in particular, a train ride; even more specific, a loooong train ride across America through big cities and small towns. I'd be happy to escort them.

Seider Heating & Plumbing of Milwaukee and Waukesha has purchased Mohrhusen & Associates in Menomonee Falls.

BMO Harris Bank announced that it has hired Ross Kohl to lead its Small Business Administration loan program efforts in Wisconsin, Arizona, St. Louis and Kansas.

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has announced several key economic development initiatives aimed at improving the business climate and encouraging entrepreneurship and innovation.

Milwaukee-based Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corp. (MGIC), the principal subsidiary of MGIC Investment Corp., announced that James Karpowicz, CFA, senior vice president, chief investment officer and treasurer, will retire, effective March 1.

A great deal of positive chatter about Wisconsin's economy in 2013 is coming out of the state's banking sector.

Regal Beloit Corp. announced it has completed the acquisition of the RAM motor business previously owned by Schneider Electric.