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Wisconsin Man is Selling a Car That…Could Use a Paint Job
"Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned" ~William Congreve. Moving on from an unfortunate chapter in your life is a necessary evil. Most times it's a matter of throwing out the things that remind you of that chapter. Other times, the baggage that comes with that chapter are a little tougher to...buff out.
College Possible Wisconsin helps students navigate new FAFSA application amid frustrations
MILWAUKEE — Applying for financial aid is a critical step in seeking higher education for many Wisconsin families, but this year, they faced some difficulties. Significant technical issues and delays with the rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application system frustrated many. In an...
PFAS Roundup: Wisconsin PFAS remediation funds still frozen due to partisan divide
Last week, Eau Claire, Wisconsin finally broke ground on a $20 million PFAS removal facility. The previous year, the city filed a lawsuit against multiples chemical manufacturers, demanding they cleanup after more than half of the city’s wells shutdown in 2021 due to contamination. However, many other municipalities across Wisconsin remain in a state of limbo. Like residents hoping to enjoy the waters in Lake Monona, who in the meantime, are being encouraged by environmental engineers to dodge any areas with foam sitting on top of waters.
Beyond the Barometer: Changes coming to wind chill alerts
MADISON, Wis. -- Starting October 1st, 2024, the National Weather Service will no longer be issuing wind chill advisories, watches or warnings. Instead, Extreme Cold Watch/Warning and/or Cold Weather Advisory will be issued for an area.
Wisconsin towns pass poll worker protections after state kills bill
In the small towns of Armstrong Creek and Caswell in rural Forest County, municipal clerk Tamaney "Sam" Augustin has only a small group of poll workers — and the ones she does have, she wants to keep safe. That’s why she insisted on making changes at one of the...
Vendors Now Banned From Selling These Items at Minnesota State Fair
While there are 6 new vendors and 33 new foods at the Minnesota State Fair this year, did you know that it's still illegal in 2024 for these businesses to sell their products?. The Great Minnesota Get-Together is one of the greatest state fairs in the country. In fact, it was just named THE best fair in the U.S. again by yet another national publication. But thanks to some archaic laws that are still on the books here in Minnesota, several vendors cannot legally sell you their products at the Fair.
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