Our fall weather has sure caught cold. The farmers are really trying to get their harvesting done before winter. Combines are working with a cloud of dust. Like most farmers coming in from the field, Fred is all covered in dust. He dusts off before coming in, thank God. We sure could use some moisture…
Read MoreMANKATO – The AgStar Fund for Rural America, the corporate giving program of AgStar Financial Services, recently announced $127,835 in grants to 94 communities through the Emergency Response Equipment Grant Program. Due to the great need and large volume of applications, the AgStar Fund doubled the amount of departments served and increased the budget for…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — With the redistricting of Wisconsin’s legislative districts last year, you may be wondering if your state Senate district or state Assembly district has changed.
Read MoreThe Menomonie Optimist Club provides Boyceville High School with the opportunity to recognize the achievements and efforts of an outstanding senior student. The selected student is then recognized as the Youth of the Month.
Read MoreMayo Clinic-Red Cedar lists births – 10-10-2012
Read MoreIt’s been a tough growing season this year for many Wisconsin farmers. To help ease the burden of farmers, motorists can show some courtesy and respect during the fall harvest season by safely sharing the road with agricultural equipment.
Read MoreWith a host of national, state and local elections set for this fall, campaign signs are an increasingly common sight. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is reminding candidates, campaign workers and the general public that state law prohibits the placement of any type of sign – including political, commercial or garage sale signs –…
Read MoreMADISON – Governor Scott Walker joined Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen, Major General Donald Dunbar, and Assistant Secretary for Department of Homeland Security, Betsy Markey along with federal, state and local law enforcement officials to launch the “If You See Something, Say Something™” campaign in Wisconsin. The national public awareness campaign is coordinated by…
Read MoreMADISON – As temperatures drop and bats and other animals seek shelter indoors, state health officials are encouraging people to take steps to minimize potential exposure to rabies. Wisconsin is home to at least eight bat species, and some make their homes in man-made structures, increasing the chance for accidental exposure to people, and between…
Read MoreOn “International Walk to School Day,” the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is debuting a web site aimed at teaching children about pedestrian and bicycle safety. The new site, www.dot.wi.gov/safety/kids, provides interactive resources that emphasize the department’s commitment to child safety.
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