As part of his Badger Bounceback initiative, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers toured the Spring Green Preserve State Natural Area (SNA) on April 19. The main focus of the trip was to highlight Evers’ 2021-23 biennial budget request to renew funding for the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program while touring a site that has benefited from the funding in the past.

Listen to The Nature Conservancy of Wisconsin Deputy Director Matt Dallman introduce Gov. Evers, the governor's remarks and Valley Sentinel's interview with the governor.

Full story here: https://valleysentinelnews.com/2021/04/21/gov-evers-tours-spring-green-preserve-discusses-need-for-knowles-nelson-stewardship-funding-renewal/

(Photo: Nicole Aimone, Editor-in-Chief, Valley Sentinel)

INTERVIEW: Gov. Evers tours Spring Green Preserve, discusses need for Knowles-Nelson Stewardship

‘There's music everywhere but the Driftless is definitely magical for me’

A local artist from our very own River Valley area recently returned home after representing Wisconsin on the national stage as part of NBC’s “American Song Contest”. Jake’O performed an original song on the show last month and shared his inspiration and thoughts with us on the journey.

Listen to Managing Editor Taylor Scott ask Jake'O all about his experience in Valley Sentinel's interview with the musician.

Full story here: https://valleysentinelnews.com/2022/04/07/local-musician-jakeo-competes-in-national-televised-song-contest-representing-wisconsin/

(Zoom screen grab: Taylor Scott, Managing Editor, Valley Sentinel)

INTERVIEW: Local musician Jake’O competes in national televised song contest representing Wisconsin

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