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Statement from the National Rifle Association of America regarding White House task force meeting

By Melissa | January 11, 2013

The National Rifle Association of America is made up of over 4 million moms and dads, daughters and sons, who are involved in the national conversation about how to prevent a tragedy like Newtown from ever happening again.  We attended the January 10 White House meeting to discuss how to keep our children safe and…

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Newest class of National Board Certified Teachers named

By Melissa | January 11, 2013

Wisconsin students are the winners when it comes to the announcement today that 80 teachers have achieved National Board Certification, the highest accomplishment in the teaching profession. Through the Wisconsin Education Association Council, dozens of the newly certified teachers received support such as mentoring and training to help them through the intense process.

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Pruning trees in winter can help reduce the spread of oak wilt

By Melissa | January 10, 2013

MADISON – Winter is a good time for tree pruning, according to Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources tree health experts. Winter pruning greatly reduces the likelihood of spreading oak wilt and other tree diseases, and minimizes pruning stress on trees.

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2012 new business formation up 8.4% over prior year

By Melissa | January 10, 2013

MADISON – The number of new business entities formed in Wisconsin in 2012 totaled 35,988, an increase of 8.4% compared to 2011, according to data released today by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI).

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JANUARY LAW OF THE MONTH MOVE OVER LAW: Drivers must provide a safety zone for stopped law enforcement and other emergency vehicles

By Melissa | January 8, 2013

Even when the wind is howling, the snow is blowing and the temperature is falling, law enforcement officers, tow truck operators and emergency responders are busy working day and night on the side of highways to rescue motorists and remove vehicles that have slid off icy roads or skidded into other vehicles. Although severe winter…

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Medicare card scam pops up in WI

By Melissa | January 8, 2013

If you receive a phone call claiming that you need a replacement Medicare card, hang up!  It is a scam.

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Soy Checkoff examines maintenance options for aging U.S. locks and dams

By Melissa | January 8, 2013

New study finds opportunities to maintain current infrastructure ST. LOUIS – The U.S. shipping industry received a reminder of how much a lock closure can cost when Lock 27 on the Mississippi River closed for five days this fall due to emergency repairs. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers estimates that an unscheduled closure at…

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Occupant of Boyceville house fire named

By Melissa | January 8, 2013

BOYCEVILLE — The Fire Department has released the names of the occupant and owner of the home that was destroyed by fire on December 30th.

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DEATH NOTICE – DAVID J. BERENDS

By Melissa | January 8, 2013

David J. Berends, age 67, of New Richmond, WI died January 7, 2013 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN. Arrangements are pending with the Anderson Funeral Home in Glenwood City, WI.

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Boyceville girls stave off Central

By Melissa | January 8, 2013

BOYCEVILLE — If not for a great start in last Thursday’s home game, the Lady Bulldogs would certainly have found themselves in a hardwood dog fight to the finish. But thanks to a 14-1 run to open its Dunn-St. Croix girls’ basketball game against St. Croix Central here January 3, Boyceville was able to fend…

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