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Essentia Health Warns Of New Scam Impacting Minnesota + Wisconsin
Sadly, we can't seem to through an entire week without having a new scam to warn you about. Heck, we're lucky if we get two scam-free days in a row!. Recently, Cook County officials warned that a new text scam was reportedly circulating through the Grand Marais area. There is...
Department of Corrections in negotiations for third party review to address mounting concerns
Formerly incarcerated people, former staff and parents of people being held in Wisconsin prisons are awaiting a third party review of the Department of Corrections as concerns mount about neglect and mistreatment. Last week, members of the public made their case for change at a hearing of the Assembly Committee on Corrections. Those who testified […] The post Department of Corrections in negotiations for third party review to address mounting concerns appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
RNC voices, Conservative activist pastor, College Republicans, Cow hoof trimming
A WPR producer brings us observations and reactions from Wisconsinites in and around the RNC. We also talk with a reporter about the extreme views and political influence of a Wisconsin Pastor. Then several Republican college students share their views on the party. And we meet Nate the Hoof Guy.
Marquette mural reflects town's railroad roots
Artist Shawna (Converse) McLeod last week completed the mural on the side of the historic Marquette schoolhouse building—what owners Chad and Kandi Gillitzer are re-developing as the Driftless Station. The mural reflects the town’s railroad roots while promoting the exciting building revitalization project. (Photos by Audrey Posten)
Wisconsin’s new rules on ballot drop boxes create opportunity for election challenges and ‘vigilantes’
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Wisconsin’s free newsletter here.Voters using Wisconsin’s newly legalized drop boxes may return only their own ballots, except in special cases, according to new guidance from the Wisconsin Elections Commission. That means even a voter dropping off a spouse’s ballot along with their own could be considered as having cast a ballot improperly.The rule could be difficult for municipal clerks to enforce. But it leaves an opening for potential challenges from conservative election activists, who are already preparing to act on...
Graduate School of Management earns spot on Princeton Review list of best business schools
The Marquette Graduate School of Management has been named to The Princeton Review’s 2024 list of the country’s best business schools. The list includes 244 graduate-level business programs, which were selected using a combination of institutional and student survey data on career outcomes, selectivity of admissions and academic rigor, among other factors. This year’s survey data was taken from administrators at 409 business schools and more than 32,000 students enrolled in these schools’ MBA programs.
7-18-24 scott street closure update
Due to excavation issues, Scott Street will NOT re-open until Saturday morning to allow for pavement restoration across all lanes of Scott Street. West Scott Street is closed between Temperance Street and Madison Street. The closure began Tuesday morning to allow the water utility to replace and restore a water service on West Scott Street.
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