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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...
Philosopher to Southeast arts-sciences deanship
WINONA, Minn. – An ethicist, Adam Potthast, has been named dean of liberal arts and sciences at Minnesota State College Southeast. Potthast holds a doctorate from University of Connecticut at Storrs and has taught philosophy at Park University in Missouri. Most recently he has been at Saint Mary’s University in Winona and Western Technical College in LaCrosse. He co-authored “Ethics for Dummies” in publisher John Wiley’s best-selling series For Dummies. He started at Southeast early in June, but his appointment was announced belatedly. His Southeast dutied include overseeing career pathways for students. He sees his ethics background as a good fit. “It prepared me to solve problems that require creative thinking, like designing and managing in-person courses that are as flexible as online courses and online courses that feel as personal as face-to-face courses.”
Marshfield Post 54 Senior Legion team kicks off play at Class AAA Regional on Wednesday
This story is sponsored by: The Marshfield Tiger Booster Club. The Marshfield Post 54 Legion baseball team heads into this week’s Class AAA Regional tournament at D.C. Everest with dreams of a trip to the state tournament. In order to make that happen, the Blue Devils will have to...
2024 Maria W. Faust Sonnet Contest Celebration
Winona County History Center | 160 Johnson St. | Online via Facebook. The official end to the annual Maria W. Faust Sonnet Contest is the announcement of the winners, a fun celebration hosted in person and online. The public is invited to attend on Saturday, July 27th at 11:00 am at the Winona County History Center. (It can also be viewed online on the Maria W. Faust Sonnet Contest’s Facebook page.) The program will be led by emcee Rob Thomas, with winning sonnets being read either over Zoom by the winning poets or in person by the Great River Shakespeare Festival’s Doug Scholz-Carlson and the contest’s judges. Refreshments from the Blue Heron Coffeehouse will be provided at this free event. The winning sonnets will then be published on the website: sonnetcontest.org.
Several roads reopened in Town of Dunn following deputy response
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Dane County Sheriff’s Office reported on Monday that several roads are back open in the Town of Dunn after deputies responded to a “person in crisis.”. As of about 5:15 p.m., the sheriff’s office said in a Facebook post that the situation was...
RNC Tributes Racist ‘Ole Miss’ Frat Bro Who Made Monkey Noises At Black Woman
The RNC played footage from a pro-Palestinian protest at Ole Miss' campus where a frat bro made monkey noises at a Black woman. The post RNC Tributes Racist ‘Ole Miss’ Frat Bro Who Made Monkey Noises At Black Woman appeared first on NewsOne.
In her 1st presidential campaign rally, Harris says building middle class to be her 'defining goal'
Vice President Kamala Harris said building up the nation's middle class will be her defining goal if elected president during her first campaign event as the Democratic Party's presumptive nominee.
Illinois and Wisconsin Residents On Alert After Black Bear Sightings
Residents of Illinois are being urged to keep their eyes open after recent confirmed sightings of black bears in several counties across the state. Rare Black Bear Sightings Prompt Caution from Illinois DNR. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) issued a cautionary statement, noting that while black bear sightings...
North erases early deficit, defeats South 31-13 in WFCA Small School All-Star Game
OSHKOSH — The North team defeated the South 31-13 in the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association (WFCA) Small School All-Star Game held at UW-Oshkosh on Saturday. Johnson Creek offensive tackle Cole Schwartz represented the area on the South squad. The South offense finished the game with 204 passing yards while being held to just 27 rushing yards. ...
Reminder: Deadline for Paying Final Installment of 2023 Clark County Property Taxes Due Next Wednesday, July 31st
The deadline for paying the final installment of 2023 property taxes is July 31st. The Clark County Treasurer encourages mailing your tax payment early and not waiting until the last week of July. Mailing your payment early helps make sure the USPS postmark is timely and provides greater opportunity to correct errors before the deadline.
Tuesday morning storms mostly miss Twin Cities, strong storms still possible in southern Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS — A storm system moving slowly across Minnesota on Tuesday will mostly miss the Twin Cities.The cluster cralwed across western and central Minnesota before skirting the metro. As of midmorning, southern Minnesota was still dealing with heavy rain.Rain is still possible in the Twin Cities in the afternoon and evening, but after that, we've got a stretch of dry time lasting the rest of the week.Highs will approach 80 on Tuesday in the Twin Cities and remain similar on Wednesday, then things will start to warm up. By the weekend, highs will be near 90 degrees. Rain and storms may return by Sunday and continue into early next week.
Manufacturer agrees to $85,000 settlement for violating air laws at Manitowoc facility
MANITOWOC (WLUK) -- Violations of Wisconsin's air laws at a Manitowoc manufacturing facility will cost Kerry Inc. $85,000. Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul announced details of the settlement Monday, which requires Kerry Inc. to pay a total of $85,000 in forfeitures, surcharges and court costs to resolve violations of Wisconsin air laws related to its liquid smoke manufacturing facility in Manitowoc.
Minnesota #DNR Conservation Officer Reports-July 22, 2024
CO Tom Hutchins (Crookston) reports taking bear-related complaints this week. Time was also spent checking anglers and watercraft operators on area lakes. ATV activity was also monitored. CO Andrew Ladzinski (Bemidji #1) spent time patrolling local lakes and assisting with CO Academy duties. He followed up on calls for service....
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