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LTE – Rich Wall – 9-9-2015

Dear Carlton, Some years ago River Falls wanted to put in a new airport and the State Aeronautics Commission insisted that it be located no more than 1 and 1/2 miles from the center of town. The City favored either of two locations that were 5-6 miles from town, but the SAC even went so…

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St. Croix County implements “Text-To-911” service

The St. Croix County Emergency Support Services announces the implementation of “Text-to-911” service at its Emergency Communications Center. The county’s centralized 9-1-1 Dispatch center handles all emergency calls in the County and will immediately be able to process “Text2911” calls, as they are known in the industry, according to Emergency Support Services Director Stephen J.…

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The results are in – WIC works!

The USDA’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) works to support the health of low-income pregnant women and children who are at nutritional risk.  Part of this effort is to support breastfeeding, through education, peer and professional support, and providing nutritional support to breastfeeding women.

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DHS presents “Voices of Recovery”

Governor Scott Walker has proclaimed September Recovery Month in Wisconsin, the opportunity to celebrate state residents who have overcome, or are in the process of overcoming, mental illness or substance abuse disorder. To honor them, and to inspire those who are starting the recovery process, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has produced a…

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A Word to the Wise – 9-9-2015

A WORD TO THE WISE by Dr. Walter Olsen What is the chief or main responsibility of the Christian? Of course, many things pertain to living the Christian life. Yet, there is one thing that reigns above all else.

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Elk Mound girls third, boys tenth at St. Croix Central meet

The high heat and excessive humidity took its toll on several runners at the cross country meet held at St. Croix Central Sept. 3, but both Elk Mound teams made it through without any major problems as the girls had their highest finish ever at the meet for third place in a field of 10…

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Colfax runners compete in Bruce Invite

BRUCE — Competing under hot and very humid conditions took its toll on everyone but especially the Colfax girls during the Bruce Invitational Cross County Meet held at Dodson’s Memorial Recreation Center August 31. With only four Viking girls finishing the race, they did not record a team score but the boys’ team finished third…

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