Strong places second, five others medal to lead Toppers to 11th place in Northern Badger
RIVER FALLS — It was a lofty goal considering Glenwood City had just nine wrestlers competing in last week’s Northern Badger tournament. Despite the limited numbers, the Hilltoppers were just three and a half points short of their stated goal of a top-ten finish.
Read MoreLady Toppers fall to Chieftains, Panthers at home
By Cara L. Dempski GLENWOOD CITY — The Lady Hilltoppers countered last week’s snow and cold by heating up their home court against a pair of Middle Border teams in this year’s home holiday tournament. The Toppers played the marquee game December 27 to round out the first day of competition, and took on the…
Read MoreHilltopper boys thrash Spartans, pounced by Panthers
By Cara L. Dempski GLENWOOD CITY — The rest of the district may have had a break last week between the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, but the boys’ basketball team joined the girls in hosting the annual holiday basketball tournament. The Hilltopper boys took to the home hardwood at 5 p.m. December 27 to…
Read MoreBoyceville finishes third again, Garrett Joles and Brock Schlough repeat as NB champs
RIVER FALLS — Once again, the Boyceville wrestling team found itself in the thick of the competition for a coveted Northern Badger crown and with an unprecedented five Bulldogs making the finals round, it appeared that this just might be the year that the overall team title finally came home to the Dog House. But…
Read MoreBulldogs bend Evergreens in tournament play
By Cara L. Dempski CLAYTON — Ben Luer’s Bulldog boys’ basketball team may have been missing a member from the court last Thursday, but the Boyceville squad still pulled off a win to keep momentum during the holiday break. Cooper Boesl was notably missing from the roster at the Clayton tournament where the Dogs took…
Read MoreCARLTON “CARL” J. CRESS
Carlton “Carl” J. Cress, age 71 of Emerald, WI, died unexpectedly on Thursday, December 28, 2017 surrounded by his family, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN.
Read MoreWAYNE L. LARSON
Wayne L. Larson, age 87 of Clear Lake, WI died peacefully on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at the Golden Age Manor Nursing Home in Amery, WI, where he had been a resident for the past four years.
Read MoreTHE CAPITOL REPORT: What does the tax bill mean for you?
By WisPolitics.com Wisconsin’s Republican members of Congress, led by Speaker Paul Ryan of Janesville, love the huge tax bill. Democrats from Wisconsin are united against it. What will it mean for you and businesses you know?
Read MoreWISTAX Facts: Federal, state, local tax burden declined since 2000
After rising between 1990 and 2000, Wisconsin’s combined federal-state-local tax burden has declined from 36.5% in 2000 to 31.3% in 2017. Since 2000, both federal and state-local taxes have declined as a share of state personal income.
Read MoreFoxconn, Kwik Trip, Haribo top list of Wisconsin’s 2017 economic development projects
MADISON – Governor Scott Walker announced on December 26 that the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) had a record year for economic development in 2017 with 59 companies from Wisconsin and around the world agreeing to locate to or expand in Wisconsin. These projects are expected to create or retain nearly 30,000 jobs and result…
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