Year in Review: Stories that made headlines in 2019 Shopko is Monroe is slated to close by June 16. Frequent shoppers around the area feel impacted by its closing. - photo by Marissa Weiher A compilation of some of the top area news stories from 2019. Strong Wisconsin housing market continues into 2020 State budget listening sessions March 5, 8, 12, 19 DMV extends license renewal Agendas: Feb. 27, 2021