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High court considers Wisconsin-focused church-state case; Assembly mulls new landlord-tenant law; new 'Alice' crowned
Wisconsin News
New legislation would allow landlords to seize property left behind when a tenant has been evicted. Also, the U.S. Supreme Court may decide a Wisconsin church-state dispute that has national ramifications for churches that host school events, plus stories about the new "Alice", a grad speaker's conclusions on a Hillary Clinton presidency and more state briefs.
Monday, May, 13, 2013 - New Richmond News - News
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Wisconsin News
New legislation would allow landlords to seize property left behind when a tenant has been evicted. Also, the U.S. Supreme Court may decide a Wisconsin church-state dispute that has national ramifications for churches that host school events, plus stories about the new "Alice", a grad speaker's conclusions on a Hillary Clinton presidency and more state briefs.
Monday, May, 13, 2013 - New Richmond News - News
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Bill limiting junk-food purchases with food stamps passes Assembly; Heroin use spikes in mid-Wisconsin; more state news
Wisconsin News
The state Assembly has voted to make Wisconsin the first state to force food stamp recipients to spend most of their benefits on healthy food. Marathon County sheriff’s official Gary Schneck said heroin use in the Wausau area has jumped rapidly in the last three years, and it started when drug-makers added time-release coatings to painkillers like OxyContin to cut down on their abuse.
Wednesday, May, 08, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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The state Assembly has voted to make Wisconsin the first state to force food stamp recipients to spend most of their benefits on healthy food. Marathon County sheriff’s official Gary Schneck said heroin use in the Wausau area has jumped rapidly in the last three years, and it started when drug-makers added time-release coatings to painkillers like OxyContin to cut down on their abuse.
Wednesday, May, 08, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Judge won't halt St. Croix bridge work; Senators split votes on internet sales tax; garlic-cheese bread chip nets woman $1 million prize
Wisconsin News
Wisconsin's U.S. senators split votes Monday on the issue of requiring on-line retailers to collect an estimated $95 million in sales tax for the state. Also, a federal judge says work on the new St. Croix River crossing should continue while a bidding dispute is resolved, plus stories about spring planting progress, an Assembly vote to protect waste truck drivers and a Facebook post that appears to ID the state's newest sheriff.
Tuesday, May, 07, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Wisconsin News
Wisconsin's U.S. senators split votes Monday on the issue of requiring on-line retailers to collect an estimated $95 million in sales tax for the state. Also, a federal judge says work on the new St. Croix River crossing should continue while a bidding dispute is resolved, plus stories about spring planting progress, an Assembly vote to protect waste truck drivers and a Facebook post that appears to ID the state's newest sheriff.
Tuesday, May, 07, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Officials aim to control Stillwater bridge lifts to avoid congestion; Passenger dog found after owner dies in semi crash; more briefs
Wisconsin News
Officials in Stillwater, Minn., hope to avoid traffic congestion in their downtown by putting new limits on the times a lift bridge to Wisconsin can go up and down to accommodate boats. A missing dog has been found safe after riding with its owner who died in the crash of two semi-trucks during last week’s snowstorm in western Wisconsin. More state news.
Monday, May, 06, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Wisconsin News
Officials in Stillwater, Minn., hope to avoid traffic congestion in their downtown by putting new limits on the times a lift bridge to Wisconsin can go up and down to accommodate boats. A missing dog has been found safe after riding with its owner who died in the crash of two semi-trucks during last week’s snowstorm in western Wisconsin. More state news.
Monday, May, 06, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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WITC president honored by group
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College President Bob Meyer was recently selected as a recipient of a Wisconsin Association for Career and Technical Education’s 2013 President’s Award. This award is presented each year to outstanding professionals in career and technical education.
Saturday, May, 04, 2013 - New Richmond News - Business
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Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College President Bob Meyer was recently selected as a recipient of a Wisconsin Association for Career and Technical Education’s 2013 President’s Award. This award is presented each year to outstanding professionals in career and technical education.
Saturday, May, 04, 2013 - New Richmond News - Business
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Knudson announces listening sessions, encourages constituent input and discussion
State Assemblyman Dean Knudson (R-Hudson) announced that he will hold three listening sessions in the 30th Assembly District. A member of the budget-writing Joint Committee on Finance, Knudson said he looks forward to hearing his constituents’ concerns and ideas regarding the many issues facing Wisconsin.
Friday, May, 03, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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State Assemblyman Dean Knudson (R-Hudson) announced that he will hold three listening sessions in the 30th Assembly District. A member of the budget-writing Joint Committee on Finance, Knudson said he looks forward to hearing his constituents’ concerns and ideas regarding the many issues facing Wisconsin.
Friday, May, 03, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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REGIONAL BRIEFS: Man rescued from ice on St. Louis River
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- A 41-year-old man was rescued early Tuesday after spending the night on a piece of ice on the St. Louis River, according to the Superior Fire Department.
Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - New Richmond News - News
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SUPERIOR, Wis. -- A 41-year-old man was rescued early Tuesday after spending the night on a piece of ice on the St. Louis River, according to the Superior Fire Department.
Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - New Richmond News - News
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Despite expected snow, wildfire risk remains high; search resumes for missing Chippewa canoeists; state lawmakers busy Tuesday
Wisconsin News
As western Wisconsin braces for up to nine inches of snow, 10 counties to the south and east remain at-risk for wildfires. Authorities have resumed a search for two canoeists who are believed drowned after their boat capsized Tuesday on the swollen Chippewa River. Also stories about proposed laws that boost the cost of an OWI, require vets to report suspected animal abuse and allow teens with fake IDs to be sued.
Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - New Richmond News - News
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As western Wisconsin braces for up to nine inches of snow, 10 counties to the south and east remain at-risk for wildfires. Authorities have resumed a search for two canoeists who are believed drowned after their boat capsized Tuesday on the swollen Chippewa River. Also stories about proposed laws that boost the cost of an OWI, require vets to report suspected animal abuse and allow teens with fake IDs to be sued.
Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - New Richmond News - News
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Prep work starts for Stillwater Bridge – really; Farm planting start is slowest in 30 years; more state news
Wisconsin News
Dock walls are being built to accommodate the construction equipment that will help install the foundations for the new bridge over the St. Croix River. The long winter has Wisconsin farmers off to their slowest spring planting start on record.
Tuesday, April, 30, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Dock walls are being built to accommodate the construction equipment that will help install the foundations for the new bridge over the St. Croix River. The long winter has Wisconsin farmers off to their slowest spring planting start on record.
Tuesday, April, 30, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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REGIONAL BRIEFS: Man set to get Habitat home receives 16 years for sex abuse
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- A Clay County District Court judge has sentenced a Moorhead man to 16 years and nine months in prison after he was convicted on three counts of repeatedly sexually assaulting an 8-year-old girl.
Friday, April, 26, 2013 - New Richmond News - News
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MOORHEAD, Minn. -- A Clay County District Court judge has sentenced a Moorhead man to 16 years and nine months in prison after he was convicted on three counts of repeatedly sexually assaulting an 8-year-old girl.
Friday, April, 26, 2013 - New Richmond News - News
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Schaffhausen sentencing set for July 15; Lawmakers demand UW tuition freeze; more state news
Wisconsin News
Sentencing has been set for July 15 for the man who pleaded guilty to killing his three daughters in River Falls. Democrats have joined Republicans in demanding a tuition freeze for students in the University of Wisconsin System.
Thursday, April, 25, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Sentencing has been set for July 15 for the man who pleaded guilty to killing his three daughters in River Falls. Democrats have joined Republicans in demanding a tuition freeze for students in the University of Wisconsin System.
Thursday, April, 25, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Crash Thursday on I-94 near Hwy. 95 claims life of Houlton teen
A 16-year-old boy from Houlton was killed during Thursday's snowstorm after he lost control of his Chevrolet Cobalt while westbound on I-94 near Stagecoach Trail near Hwy. 95. Authorities say his car crossed the median and struck the trailer of an eastbound semi- unit.
Friday, April, 19, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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A 16-year-old boy from Houlton was killed during Thursday's snowstorm after he lost control of his Chevrolet Cobalt while westbound on I-94 near Stagecoach Trail near Hwy. 95. Authorities say his car crossed the median and struck the trailer of an eastbound semi- unit.
Friday, April, 19, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Committee gathers hours of budget-related testimony in Baldwin
The Joint Committee on Finance, made up of Wisconsin senators and Assembly members, met in Baldwin for seven hours Thursday to gather testimony from people with concerns about state budget priorities.
Thursday, April, 18, 2013 - New Richmond News - News
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The Joint Committee on Finance, made up of Wisconsin senators and Assembly members, met in Baldwin for seven hours Thursday to gather testimony from people with concerns about state budget priorities.
Thursday, April, 18, 2013 - New Richmond News - News
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Walker may stop appointing judges in Dane Co.; synthetic drug use prompts tribal 'emergency' declaration; more state news
Wisconsin News
Since his endorsement appears to be a pox on candidates put before Dane County voters, Gov. Scott Walker says he probably won't make appointments when judgeships open in the future. Also, the Mississippi shipping season is at least two weeks late -- and counting due to thick ice on Lake Pepin. Plus stories about the Milwaukee Archdiocese releasing records about abusive clergy members, a counterproposal to school vouchers and a turkey hunting preview.
Thursday, April, 04, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Since his endorsement appears to be a pox on candidates put before Dane County voters, Gov. Scott Walker says he probably won't make appointments when judgeships open in the future. Also, the Mississippi shipping season is at least two weeks late -- and counting due to thick ice on Lake Pepin. Plus stories about the Milwaukee Archdiocese releasing records about abusive clergy members, a counterproposal to school vouchers and a turkey hunting preview.
Thursday, April, 04, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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St. Croix County’s health sinks in rankings
St. Croix County was ranked as the healthiest county in Wisconsin in 2012, but this year’s numbers have slipped.
Friday, March, 29, 2013 - New Richmond News - News
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St. Croix County was ranked as the healthiest county in Wisconsin in 2012, but this year’s numbers have slipped.
Friday, March, 29, 2013 - New Richmond News - News
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SKATE program recognizes academic success in Tiger hockey
The first year of the SKATE (Skaters Keep Achieving Through Education) was deemed a success. The New Richmond Youth Hockey Association had 92 student-athletes that earned over a 3.0 GPA during the hockey season.
Friday, March, 29, 2013 - New Richmond News - News
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The first year of the SKATE (Skaters Keep Achieving Through Education) was deemed a success. The New Richmond Youth Hockey Association had 92 student-athletes that earned over a 3.0 GPA during the hockey season.
Friday, March, 29, 2013 - New Richmond News - News
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Voters will choose judges, state superintendent April 2
Positions on the Tuesday, April 2, ballot include a St. Croix County judgeship, a seat on the District 3 Court of Appeals, Wisconsin superintendent of public instruction, and a seat on the state Supreme Court.
Friday, March, 29, 2013 - New Richmond News - News
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Positions on the Tuesday, April 2, ballot include a St. Croix County judgeship, a seat on the District 3 Court of Appeals, Wisconsin superintendent of public instruction, and a seat on the state Supreme Court.
Friday, March, 29, 2013 - New Richmond News - News
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Schaffhausen may plead guilty; man charged in cyber-attack on Koch companies; more state news
Wisconsin News
The attorney for accused killer Aaron Schaffhausen said Tuesday his client might admit to the crimes yet still maintain an insanity claim. Also, a new study indicates that costs for state health insurers may rise 80 percent once thousands of now-uninsured residents begin drawing benefits. Read on for stories about the DNR lowering the cost of a wolf license and a Black Creek man is charged in assisting in cyber attacks.
Wednesday, March, 27, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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The attorney for accused killer Aaron Schaffhausen said Tuesday his client might admit to the crimes yet still maintain an insanity claim. Also, a new study indicates that costs for state health insurers may rise 80 percent once thousands of now-uninsured residents begin drawing benefits. Read on for stories about the DNR lowering the cost of a wolf license and a Black Creek man is charged in assisting in cyber attacks.
Wednesday, March, 27, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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REGIONAL BRIEFS: Woman dies after car hits her
DULUTH -- A 65-year-old woman was fatally injured when she was hit by a vehicle Sunday night in St. Louis County.
Tuesday, March, 26, 2013 - New Richmond News - News
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DULUTH -- A 65-year-old woman was fatally injured when she was hit by a vehicle Sunday night in St. Louis County.
Tuesday, March, 26, 2013 - New Richmond News - News
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Kathleen Dunn headlines WPR listener event at Hudson
Kathleen Dunn, a name familiar to Wisconsin Public Radio listeners for the past 20 years, will serve as keynote speaker for 2013 Listeners Dinner on Monday, April 22 at the Phipps Center for the Arts in Hudson.
Tuesday, March, 26, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Kathleen Dunn, a name familiar to Wisconsin Public Radio listeners for the past 20 years, will serve as keynote speaker for 2013 Listeners Dinner on Monday, April 22 at the Phipps Center for the Arts in Hudson.
Tuesday, March, 26, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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