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Every year, thousands of people create a New Year’s resolution to try and become a better person, a more healthy person or any number of other such lifestyle changes. When it comes to having a New Year’s resolution that involves losing weight or just getting to the gym more...

Residents packed the Hammond Village Hall for Monday night’s board meeting, many of whom wanted answers as to the reasons for the police department employees’ recent wage increases and bonuses. Another question asked by residents was: How is the village going to pay for those...

Following up on a tip, the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office raided a cockfight in rural St. Croix County, about seven miles north of Glenwood City on Saturday, Jan. 24. The address of the property where the fight took place is 1731 315th St. in the Town of Glenwood. Deputies...

The New Richmond boys hockey team was hoping to wrap up the Middle Border Conference championship on Tuesday, but the Somerset Spartans weren't going to let that happen on their home ice. Somerset's veteran players stepped up to lead the Spartans to a 5-2 win over New Richmond. Somerset...

My best friend Derek turned 35 on Wednesday, Jan. 21. It’s hard for me to believe that we’ve been best friends for 30 of those 35 years. Anyone who knows me knows that one of my favorite things to say is “Everyone needs a Derek.” If everyone had someone like Derek in their...

MADISON -- UW officials predict campus lay-offs and fewer student services under Gov. Scott Walker's new budget proposals, but they are not proposing that any of the 26 two- and four-year campuses be closed. Walker said he's willing to give the university the autonomy it has sought...

MADISON -- The University of Wisconsin system would get something it has wanted for years -- more freedom from state rules -- under Gov. Scott Walker's next budget. In exchange, the UW would have its state funding slashed by 13 percent over the next two years. Walker outlined his...

Kind hints he might support repeal of med device tax; band rails on Walker for using their song; 10 more Wisconsin stories WASHINGTON D.C. -- Those trying to repeal a federal tax on medical devices say they're getting more support from both parties in Congress. La Crosse House...