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Dane County judge strikes down part of Act 10
In a decision released late Wednesday, on the eve of the July 4th holiday, Dane County Judge Jacob Frost struck down part of Act 10, the Wisconsin law that ended most collective bargaining rights for most public employees. The law unfairly exempted public safety workers from the limits on unions, Frost ruled. Labor unions representing […] The post Dane County judge strikes down part of Act 10 appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
13 Minnesota Cities to See Spectacular Fireworks on Friday, July 5th
Did you miss out on the Fourth of July fireworks? Don’t worry, because the celebration isn’t over yet!. Due to heavy rain in some areas on Independence Day, several cities in Minnesota have rescheduled their fireworks displays to Friday, July 5th. This means you get a second chance to watch the sky light up and keep the freedom celebrations going!
Our Summer Food & Drink Issue: See what the River Falls summer has to offer
Summer is finally here, so we asked River Falls restaurateurs what food or drink from their establishment they think best represents the season. Each person chose from their own establishment, so you’re hearing it from those who know best. We also asked them why their choice resonates with the...
Teen convicted in high-speed chase but avoids jail time
CHIPPEWA FALLS — An Altoona teen won’t face jail time after leading police on a high-speed chase in February. Evan E. Harper, 19, 2219 Hillside Road, hit speeds of 106 mph during the chase, which began when he fled an underage party. As part of a deferred prosecution plea agreement, he will avoid any jail time. Harper pleaded no contest this week in Chippewa County Court to a felony-level charge...
Baseball: Rice Lake's Juza, Rohde pitching this summer for the Duluth Huskies
Rice Lake graduates Isaac Rohde and Matt Juza found themselves sitting in opposing dugouts playing in the Northwoods League last summer. It only seemed right for the former Warriors to team up again. Juza, a 2022 Rice Lake High School grad, and Rohde, a 2019 alum, played one season of high school baseball together and have also played for the Haugen Hornets during the summer. This year during the dog days of summer they are playing for the Duluth Huskies. ...
Phoenix Taproom and Kitchen opens up doors to largest self-pour taproom in the Midwest
EAU CLAIRE — This week, a local business has opened its doors for customers to come check out a regional record. The Phoenix Taproom and Kitchen is home to a total of 72 different self-pour taps ranging between light and dark beers, seltzers, ciders, non-alcoholic drinks and more, which many are saying is the most in the Midwest. The taproom is located just off of Graham Avenue in downtown Eau Claire. ...
Lucky Cat Records opens space once housed to Treehouse Records
MINNEAPOLIS — A legendary music space in Minneapolis is spinning a new record. Michele Swanson opened Lucky Cat Records at the corner of Lyndale Avenue and 26th Street — a space that was once home to Treehouse Records and Oar Folkjokeopus. “The history in this space is just...
Coon Rapids Community Awaits 10 PM Fireworks Display Despite Intermittent Rainfall on 4th of July
Amidst a day punctuated by intermittent rain, Coon Rapids community members are holding on to the promise of a dazzling fireworks display to round off their 4th of July celebrations. Following a series of updates, the Coon Rapids Police Department affirmed via Facebook that the fireworks are scheduled for 10 p.m. tonight. Residents looking to partake in the festivities are encouraged to come prepared with lawn chairs, rain gear, and the expectation of wet and potentially muddy conditions.
Coon Rapids Planning Commission to Consider Wedgewood Apartments' Addition of a New Unit in Upcoming Public Hearing
In Coon Rapids, an upcoming hearing by the Planning Commission is set to address a petition related to a local housing development. The petitioner is seeking approval to amend an existing Planned Unit Development (PUD), enabling the addition of a single apartment unit to the Wedgewood Apartments complex, which currently houses 58 units. The modification to the PUD is required due to restrictions on the number of units allowed at the site.
Mexican photographer Xavier Tavera places immigrant experience at forefront of American history
Other events this weekend include an exhibit in White Bear Lake celebrating Black motherhood, and the Taste of Minnesota’s two-day festival featuring local flavors, music and art in downtown Minneapolis. The post Mexican photographer Xavier Tavera places immigrant experience at forefront of American history appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Environmental lawyers say end of Chevron deference could hurt Wisconsin water quality
Starkweather Creek empties into Lake Monona at Olbrich Park in Madison. (Henry Redman | Wisconsin Examiner) Environmental and administrative lawyers say that efforts to protect Wisconsin’s water from contaminants such as PFAS could be harmed by the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision last week to overturn the 40-year-old precedent known as Chevron deference.
Email Breaches Reported by SkinCure Oncology & the Wisconsin Department of Health Services
SkinCure Oncology has notified 13,434 patients about an email attack that occurred in June 2023, and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services has announced a breach of the personal information of 19,150 Medicaid recipients. SkinCure Oncology. SkinCure Oncology in Burr Ridge, IL, has issued individual notifications to 13,434 patients whose...
13 Minnesota Cities to See Spectacular Fireworks on Friday, July 5th
Did you miss out on the Fourth of July fireworks? Don’t worry, because the celebration isn’t over yet!. Due to heavy rain in some areas on Independence Day, several cities in Minnesota have rescheduled their fireworks displays to Friday, July 5th. This means you get a second chance to watch the sky light up and keep the freedom celebrations going!
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