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Prairie du Chien’s Ritter Posts Sixth Career Win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Mississippi River
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wis. (Aug. 19, 2024) – Boater Jeff Ritter of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, caught a five-bass limit weighing 17 pounds, 14 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on the Mississippi River in Prairie du Chien. The tournament was the fourth event of the season for the BFL Great Lakes Division. Ritter earned $4,247 for his victory.
Old-time threshing bee marks its 40th year
When George Sollman and son Tim, who farm five miles south of Turtle Lake, decided to harvest some of their crops the old-fashioned way, George’s wife Harriet decided to put on a big feast for all the neighborhood who came to help, just like the threshing bees of the past. That was in August 1984. Last weekend the Sollman family hosted the 40th annual Threshing Bee, which in recent years was renamed the Old Time Farm Fest as a way to attract the younger generations,...
Powerball for Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, is a $44 million jackpot. Check your numbers!
Did Powerball make you a millionaire overnight? After no one matched all five numbers plus the Powerball on Saturday, Aug. 17, the grand prize climbed to $44 million for the Monday, Aug. 19 drawing. ...
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers viciously booed for mentioning the Green Bay Packers at the DNC in Chicago
If there was any guarantee of boos Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, it would be the mere mention of the Green Bay Packers. Often, Wisconsinites and Illinoisans get along, but not when it comes to sports, especially football. The Packers' rivalry with the Chicago Bears goes back to 1921. ...
2024 Wisconsin Stormwater Week September 21 - 29, 2024
WI Stormwater Week is coming up (Sept. 21-29th) Join us at one of our Dane County events to learn all about stormwater and actions you can take to reduce runoff and protect our waters. #WIStormwaterWeek #WIRippleEffects. Great opportunity to learn how native gardens can protect our lands and waters. Get...
Demonstrators back expanding Social Security
Demonstrators showing support for Social Security congregated near the Administration’s Rice Lake office on Thursday to promote the agency and benefits, and advocate for changes on behalf of retired Americans. The Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans President Ross Winklbauer and Executive Director Alex Brower organized the roadside demonstration along Knapp Street at the Bear Paw Avenue intersection. The Alliance is part of the union movement and has launched a Save...
Hundreds “Hike For the Homeless” in Altoona
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Many gathered at River Prairie Park in Altoona Tuesday night in an effort to help children experiencing homelessness. The 21st annual Hike for the Homeless included a 1 and 2.8 mile walk, along with entertainment and raffles. Family Promise of Chippewa Valley helps families with...
Learn more about the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - The time has come to determine the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin!. The 9th annual contest began accepting nominations for this year’s contest this week. People can nominate a product between now and September 6. The field will then be announced and a popular...
IRS Scam Warning Issued To Wisconsin Residents
No surprise here but it's time for another scam alert. Sigh. There really is a scam for everything these days. This scam was reported in Wisconsin just a few days ago and follows the playbook of so many others scams that have been circulating lately. This scam has been reported...
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