Colleen Kottke

Here's how rural electrification dramatically changed Wisconsin lives Colleen Kottke - In the 1930s, only 10% of rural homes had electricity compared to 90% of urban homes. - Private power companies avoided rural areas due to high costs and low profitabil... See more

Ag Briefs: US diesel hits $4 per gallon as fuel costs continue to rise Colleen Kottke House Ag Committee passes Farm Bill with WI congressman's amendments included WASHINGTON – Three bipartisan amendments introduced by Congressman Tony Wied were included ... See more

NEWSRural electrification brings modern life to Wisconsin’s rural countryside Colleen KottkeMarch 9, 2026, 10:49 p.m. CTBefore electrification, many farmers milked cows by hand sitting on a stool and directing the milk into a pail.Courtesy Of The National... See more

Bird flu outbreaks hit Wisconsin egg producer again, millions of hens impacted Colleen Kottke State officials have reported two more outbreaks of bird flu in commercial flocks in Jefferson and Walworth counties – both owned by the nation's fourth largest ... See more

Meet the six women competing to be Wisconsin's 79th Alice in Dairyland 79th Alice in Dairyland Top Candidates Announced These women have a heart for agriculture and want to share that passion with Wisconsin consumers. The six candidates vying for the 79th... See more