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According to the organization, discussions with Ridglan Farms’ legal counsel earlier this month included plans to sell the facility’s remaining 475 dogs.

BLUE MOUNDS, Wis. (WMTV) - Ridglan Farms plans to wind down operations after its remaining dogs are transferred from the facility, according to the Center for a Humane Economy.

Published Jun. 15, 2026 at 2:16 PM CEST | Updated 2 hours ago

BLUE MOUNDS, Wis. (WMTV) - Ridglan Farms says all of its remaining dogs will be transferred from the facility by the end of August, marking the latest development in the effort to relocate animals from the Town of Blue Mounds breeding and research operation.

Residents can stay for up to two years while receiving support with employment, education, budgeting, mental health services and other life skills designed to help them transition to independent living.

The event will feature adoptable dogs, live music, local vendors, food and drinks, raffles, games, and prizes.

Friday’s event brought together soccer fans watching the World Cup and players taking part in futsal, a fast-paced indoor version of soccer played on a hard court.

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Dodge County SHRM was honored with SHRM’s national Impact Award for its advocacy around child care funding and support in Wisconsin.

Aikam Aulakh, an 11th grader at Madison Country Day School, created Project Tote, a venture that sells handmade embroidered tote bags and donates 100% of proceeds to sustainability initiatives and communities in need.