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Wisconsin Man is Selling a Car That…Could Use a Paint Job
"Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned" ~William Congreve. Moving on from an unfortunate chapter in your life is a necessary evil. Most times it's a matter of throwing out the things that remind you of that chapter. Other times, the baggage that comes with that chapter are a little tougher to...buff out.
Wisconsin swing-state blues (or reds)
For much of America’s history, the patch of green just to the west of Lake Michigan was best known for cows, beer, and Lambeau Field. Today, as the 2024 presidential race rumbles toward November, Wisconsin is a jewel in the Electoral College crown as one of the seven swing states. Alongside Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, […]
Governor Evers approves improvement project on WIS 105
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has signed a $4.18 million contract for a multi-year improvement project on WIS 105 from the Minnesota state line to Superior with contractor Monarch Paving Company of Amery. Construction is set to begin August 28. Christena O’Brien, the Northwest Region Communications Manager with the Wisconsin Department...
Judge denies GOP lawmakers’ Lincoln Hills request
(The Center Square) – The court order that restricts what guards can do at Wisconsin’s youth prison for young men is not going to change. A federal judge denied a request from Republican lawmakers to modify the consent decree that governs the Lincoln Hills facility. “The way to call for change is to file a motion with the court, where all the parties will have a chance to weigh in...
An increasingly hot and humid weekend with mainly dry weather
Summer-like heat and humidity are making a return in the area as an amplified heat ridge builds across the Upper Midwest, while a warm front lifts from the southwest. Sunshine and clouds will mix today with south-southeast winds helping to usher in low-level moisture as dew points rise through the low 60s. Temperatures will top out above average this afternoon in the mid-80s. By this evening, a few stray showers may develop over the area as moisture continues to filter in. These should be very isolated with some clouds hanging around as lows only drop to the upper 60s.
Old Country Jam grounds up for sale
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – The land used for the old Country Jam grounds is now up for sale. Being sold in two different parts, the more than 100 acres are now available for a new owner. The land hosted music festivals for more than 30 years and the realtor says the owners thought it was time to move on. The second lot, totaling more than 80 acres and being listed for $1 million, is where the Country Jam stages and main festival used to be.
Town of Washington Board of Supervisors Approves Village Petition
The Town of Washington Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve the petition to incorporate part of the town as a village. Town officials announced that they would pursue the change earlier this year following annexations by the City of Eau Claire and the City of Altoona. The controversial annexations led to plans for the Orchard Hills and Whitetail Woods housing developments, causing residents to worry about the increase in population and traffic as well as overall changes to their neighborhoods.
St. Cloud VA Medical Center to Mark 100th Anniversary with Focus on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
(KNSI) – The St. Cloud VA Medical Center will celebrate its 100th anniversary on September 14th. It will enter its second century in a period of rapid growth. After World War I, the Veterans Bureau consolidated into 12 hospitals across the country, one of which was based here in St. Cloud. Executive Director Cheryl Thieschafer says St. Cloud continues to expand its mission.
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