Free haircuts, Indigenous Biz Con and a Blockbuster Packers Trade

As summer winds down and fall begins to peek over the horizon, the week was full of community celebrations, business announcements, and big sports news. Here’s a look back at the stories that shaped Wisconsin this week.

365 Amplified: Fathers in Focus

On the podcast today, Rob, Nicholas and Omar get an update on the immigrant labor troubles in Monroe, and get a preview of the Wisconsin Badger volleyball season. Then, Joe Maldonado from UW Extension joins to preview the second annual Fathers in Focus confererence, coming up October 18.

Today’s episode is sponsored by Steinhafels.

• Atwood Barbershop to host annual Back-to-School Haircut & Backpack Day on Labor Day
  A neighborhood barbershop will once again provide free haircuts and school supplies to local kids this Labor Day.

• “I’m a servant of other people, always have been”: Dr. Martha Stacker tackles the challenges that impact Dane County’s children and families
  Dr. Martha Stacker reflects on her lifelong commitment to serving others and the pressing issues facing youth and families.

• Centro Hispano, Fontana Sports will host 5K Run/Walk fundraiser to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
  The event aims to celebrate culture, promote wellness, and raise funds for Centro Hispano’s community programs.

• Second annual “Fathers in Focus” conference set for October 18
  The University of Wisconsin Division of Extension is hosting a free, full‑day summit on October 18 at Madison College’s Truax campus featuring 17 presenters across 18 workshops (including tracks like co‑parenting, mental health, and child support) plus social spaces and a keynote by Dr. R. Kweku Smith, with registration due by September 15.

• Indigenous Biz Con set for Oct. 13–14 in Milwaukee
  The annual business conference will bring Native-owned businesses together with partners for networking and collaboration.

• Forward Community Investments backs new Boys & Girls Club in Janesville with $13 million investment
  A major investment will help build a new state-of-the-art facility to expand youth programming and support families.

• Wisconsin Latino Chamber of Commerce names Juan Corpus executive director
  Juan Corpus steps into leadership of the Latino Chamber as it continues to support businesses statewide.

• DFA blames broken immigration system for labor woes in Monroe
  Dairy Farmers of America say immigration challenges are contributing to worker shortages in the dairy industry

• Packers land All-Pro linebacker Micah Parsons in blockbuster trade
  Green Bay bolsters its defense by acquiring star linebacker Micah Parsons in a headline-making deal.

• Badger volleyball squad locked in ahead of opening weekend
  The nationally ranked Wisconsin Badgers are prepared to launch another championship campaign.

• Baumann named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week
  Wisconsin’s standout goalkeeper earns conference honors for her stellar play.

• Packers award grants to local youth football programs
  The Packers continue their community support with grants to strengthen youth football in Wisconsin.

And in other news …

• Minneapolis community comes together to mourn two children killed in school shooting and call for change

• Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus announces statewide listening tour, aims to create a Black policy agenda

• Experts explain your rights as an immigrant or a bystander if you’re caught up in an ICE raid

• Trump signs executive order establishing specialized National Guard units to address crime in cities

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