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Conservative Wisconsin law firm strengthening ties with local school boards
Erica Kochanski has been paying attention to the Waukesha School board since moving to the district in 2021. That was the same year the board gained national attention for deciding not to participate in a federal program that would have provided free school lunches to families. The district has since gotten notice for its handling of LGBTQ+ issues.
Dirty Honey ‘Can’t Find the Brakes,’ But Makes Stops in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin
Fans of classic rock are in for a treat as Dirty Honey brings their "Can’t Find the Brakes World Tour" to North America, with dates lined up in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Known for blending classic rock riffs with Marc LaBelle’s searing vocals, Dirty Honey has been hailed as one of the most exciting bands in recent years.
With Biden out, these Wisconsin Democratic delegates have more power than they imagined
The Milwaukee delegates have cast their lot with Vice President Harris. Here are the Democrats from Wisconsin who will be delegates at the Convention next month in Chicago. With President Joe Biden announcing Sunday that he’s withdrawing from the race, the nomination is up for grabs. These are the Wisconsinites who will attend the convention as delegates.
Boys & Girls Club of the Greater Chippewa Valley to hold Lemonade Day on August 1st
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - It’s become a summer tradition for the Boys & Girls Club of the Greater Chippewa Valley, kids and lemonade. The 15th annual #Squeezetheday Lemonade Day will be held on Thursday, August 1st in communities in Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls, Altoona, Menomonie and Black River Falls.
Pondview Lavender Farm: A budding business
CHIPPEWA FALLS – If you happen to find yourself driving on Highway 29 in Chippewa Falls and smell light floral and herbal notes, chances are you are not far from Pondview Lavender Farm. And, if the smell doesn’t do it, the sea of purple may catch your eye instead....
More Indigenous youth are learning to spearfish, a connection to ancestors and the land
HAYWARD, Wis. (AP) — Ganebik Johnson started learning traditional Ojibwe songs when he was about 2 years old. He’d hang around listening to his uncle sing, or observe elders, or even pull up music on YouTube. Spearfishing came shortly after, at around age 7, when his grandfather took him out on a northern Wisconsin lake for the first time.
On international Climate Emergency Day, young Milwaukeeans speak out
Monday was Climate Emergency Day. It’s an international call for action over the next five years to prevent catastrophic global warming. Wisconsin was represented. Nine rallies were staged throughout the state, including at the Capitol. One small but passionate contingent carpooled from Milwaukee to Madison to participate in the rally.
Wisconsin Forecast: La Crosse Braces for Thunderstorms, Warmer Weekend
La Crosse, WI – Residents in La Crosse, Wisconsin, should prepare for scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. According to the US National Weather Service, the area could see small hail and gusty winds as the main threats. Some storms may persist into early Wednesday morning. On Wednesday, the...
Buckle up, kids! New Minnesota laws take effect Aug. 1, including child car seat changes
ST PAUL, Minn — In the dead of every Minnesota summer, a laundry list of laws passed by state lawmakers comes alive. For parents, one particular set of rules will stand out for how kids should sit down in the backseat of their cars. Starting Aug. 1, the Minnesota...
Missing teen found safe after alert issued in Roseville
ROSEVILLE, Minn. — A missing teen has been found safe Tuesday morning after Roseville Police asked the public to look out for her on Monday. Concerns were raised after the 15-year-old left her home in the area of 900 Block of Burke Avenue West around 9:30 a.m. and wasn't heard from afterwards. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension issued a missing alert at 8 p.m. on social media.
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