Foxconn plans to open facilities in Eau Claire, creating at least 150 jobs

EAU CLAIRE — Foxconn Technology Group plans to open facilities in west-central Wisconsin.The Taiwanese electronics giant announced Monday it has entered into an agreement to buy The Grand, a downtown Eau Claire building, and has purchased office space at Haymarket Landing, another downtown Eau Claire building.The company says it will use The Grand as a laboratory and the Haymarket Landing space as an innovation center, creating at least 150 jobs.

Federal government announces $1M for emergency repairs to flood-damaged roads, bridges

WASHINGTON – The Federal Highway Administration announced on Monday, July 2 the immediate availability of $1 million in Emergency Relief program funds to help begin repairs on flood-damaged roads and bridges in northwestern Wisconsin.Severe thunderstorms and heavy rains on June 16-17 resulted in flooding and caused damage to highway infrastructure.The counties of Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas and Iron were hardest hit.