Details emerge on upcoming candidate forums

With barely three weeks until the 10th Senate District recall election, details are being worked out on three proposed forums or debates that will allow voters to compare and contrast incumbent Senator Sheila Harsdorf, a Republican, with her Democratic challenger, Ellsworth teacher Shelly Moore.

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Fed budget woes fuel mud-slinging here; dollars scarce for Madison bio-tech center; gulls descend on Lambeau, plus more state briefs

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The budget battle on Capitol Hill has prompted the NRC to begin ads in Wisconsin blaming Obama for the mess. Also, seed money for a proposed bio-tech research center in Madison has proved hard to find; thousands of amorous seagulls have turned Lambeau Field parking lots into love nests, plus more state briefs.

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Kind considers legal action over campaign charges; Prof says polls hit the mark

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Ron Kind won reelection to his eighth term last week, but the battle with his challenger may not be over.

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Republicans will control both houses of Wisconsin Legislature

Republicans took control of both houses of the Wisconsin Legislature in this week’s election -- and in a big way.

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Walker, Johnson, Kind win

With all precincts reporting locally and virtually all reporting statewide, Republican Scott Walker has won the Wisconsin governor’s race, U.S. Senator Russ Feingold has lost his re-election bid, and Third District Congressman Ron Kind outpolled his Republican challenger.

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RF voters urge legalizing use of medical marijuana

Election Results
In the city of River Falls, an advisory referendum in support of allowing medical marijuana use passed by a margin of 2,722 (Yes) to 1,270 (No).

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It’s still ‘Sheriff Nancy’

Election Results
Nancy Hove handily defeated challenger Tom Gunderson to win a second term as Pierce County sheriff.

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Feingold is out; Pierce County follows statewide trend

U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold's tenure apparently is over.

Walker, Johnson claim big victories in Wisconsin

A political wave of change has washed over Wisconsin, like it has nationwide.

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Somerset man enters U.S. Rep. race as write-in

He admits he doesn't have much of a chance, but Somerset resident Douglas Devan has entered the U.S. House of Representative's race in Wisconsin's District 3 at the 11th hour.

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Clerks of court unopposed

The long-time incumbents will be the only candidates on the ballots when Pierce and St. Croix county residents vote for clerks of court Tuesday, Nov. 2.

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Referendum seeks to ban raids on state transportation fund

Voters in Pierce, St. Croix and 51 other counties will be asked to vote Nov. 2 on an advisory referendum suggesting Wisconsin make it unconstitutional to use its transportation fund for other purposes.

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ER doctor hopes to take scalpel to state’s woes

As an emergency room doctor, Erik Severson knows how to assess a bad situation and prescribe a course of action. Severson (R-Star Prairie) hopes to bring that mindset to Madison after the Nov. 2 election.

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Hraychuck believes state’s economy is turning around

Over the past four years, Ann Hraychuck has worn out two cars, thanks to the number of miles she puts on.

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Gubernatorial candidates mum on budget fixes; Outcome of treasurer race may determine fate of office itself; more election briefs

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With a week to go before Election Day, neither candidate for governor has given a complete picture of what he'd cut to balance the state budget.

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