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Spooner students escape serious injury in van-truck crash
Six Spooner High School students and the teacher driving their mini-van escaped serious injury late Wednesday morning when the school-owned van they were riding in was struck by a full-sized pickup when their van turned onto Hwy. 63 on Spooner's south side.
Wednesday, May, 30, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Six Spooner High School students and the teacher driving their mini-van escaped serious injury late Wednesday morning when the school-owned van they were riding in was struck by a full-sized pickup when their van turned onto Hwy. 63 on Spooner's south side.
Wednesday, May, 30, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Man dies following I-94 crash
An Illinois man who was seriously injured in three-vehicle accident on I-94 near Eau Claire early Monday morning died Tuesday. Thursday afternoon, the State Patrol reported the death and released the man’s name: James L. Lowder, 67, Park Ridge, Ill.
Thursday, February, 07, 2013 - Rivertowns.net - None
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An Illinois man who was seriously injured in three-vehicle accident on I-94 near Eau Claire early Monday morning died Tuesday. Thursday afternoon, the State Patrol reported the death and released the man’s name: James L. Lowder, 67, Park Ridge, Ill.
Thursday, February, 07, 2013 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Rent-to-own push continues
For more than two decades, the rent-to-own industry, which leases such goods as televisions, appliances and furniture, has been fighting to free itself from certain provisions of Wisconsin law. Throughout, it has lubricated the gears of change with campaign donations and lobbying outlays.
Tuesday, March, 19, 2013 - Rivertowns.net - None
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For more than two decades, the rent-to-own industry, which leases such goods as televisions, appliances and furniture, has been fighting to free itself from certain provisions of Wisconsin law. Throughout, it has lubricated the gears of change with campaign donations and lobbying outlays.
Tuesday, March, 19, 2013 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Voters will choose judges, state superintendent April 2
Positions on the Tuesday, April 2, ballot include a St. Croix County judgeship, a seat on the District 3 Court of Appeals, Wisconsin superintendent of public instruction and a seat on the state Supreme Court.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Positions on the Tuesday, April 2, ballot include a St. Croix County judgeship, a seat on the District 3 Court of Appeals, Wisconsin superintendent of public instruction and a seat on the state Supreme Court.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Higher ed budget gets scrutiny
Report on low college salaries draws skepticism from House legislators
BISMARCK – Some North Dakota legislators are discounting a report about the state’s low college salaries by noting the recession has caused hiring freezes and cuts at other states’ universities.
Sunday, May, 05, 2013 - State Capitol Bureau - News
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Report on low college salaries draws skepticism from House legislators
BISMARCK – Some North Dakota legislators are discounting a report about the state’s low college salaries by noting the recession has caused hiring freezes and cuts at other states’ universities.
Sunday, May, 05, 2013 - State Capitol Bureau - News
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State's hiring of contractors jumps markedly but UW hiring drops
Wisconsin News
State agencies’ hiring of outside contractors surged last year, according to a report quietly released by the state Department of Administration.
Thursday, July, 05, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Wisconsin News
State agencies’ hiring of outside contractors surged last year, according to a report quietly released by the state Department of Administration.
Thursday, July, 05, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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UW-Stout student works in shadows of great-grandparents at Ellis Island
MENOMONIE — Melissa Magnuson-Cannady does something not many Americans can do. She literally walks in the footsteps of her ancestors every day as an employee of the National Park Service at the Ellis Island Immigration Museum.
Saturday, August, 11, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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MENOMONIE — Melissa Magnuson-Cannady does something not many Americans can do. She literally walks in the footsteps of her ancestors every day as an employee of the National Park Service at the Ellis Island Immigration Museum.
Saturday, August, 11, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Corps issues permits for Stillwater Bridge; One in five firms plans to add workers; more briefs
Wisconsin News
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has given its blessing to a new four-lane bridge over the St. Croix River near Hudson. More than one of every five Wisconsin employers plan to add workers from April through June, according to a quarterly survey by Manpower Inc.
Tuesday, March, 12, 2013 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Wisconsin News
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has given its blessing to a new four-lane bridge over the St. Croix River near Hudson. More than one of every five Wisconsin employers plan to add workers from April through June, according to a quarterly survey by Manpower Inc.
Tuesday, March, 12, 2013 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Job situation: Back on track or derailed?; Wood-cutting accident caused wildfire that burned over 8,000 acres; more briefs
Wisconsin News
Wisconsin’s job picture is either exciting or lackluster, depending on which political party you believe. Smoke from logging equipment caused this week’s massive wildfire in far northwest Wisconsin.
Friday, May, 17, 2013 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Wisconsin News
Wisconsin’s job picture is either exciting or lackluster, depending on which political party you believe. Smoke from logging equipment caused this week’s massive wildfire in far northwest Wisconsin.
Friday, May, 17, 2013 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Expect cooler weather; Repairs to old lift bridge will mean detours for local commuters; more briefs
Wisconsin News
The heat wave is over in most of Wisconsin, and for the first time this week, the mercury is not supposed to hit 90 anywhere in the state.
Thursday, June, 21, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Wisconsin News
The heat wave is over in most of Wisconsin, and for the first time this week, the mercury is not supposed to hit 90 anywhere in the state.
Thursday, June, 21, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Durand man said to be plane crash victim; Walker takes pension fund advice to Chicago; both sides brace for Court's 'Obamacare' ruling; more state news
Wisconsin News
Douglas Kadinger was piloting a single-seat aircraft at Durand Airport in the town of Maxville when it crashed during takeoff Sunday. Authorities say Kadinger was killed on impact. At least four people died on state roads over the weekend, including two when their SUV struck a barn. Plus more state news.
Monday, June, 25, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Wisconsin News
Douglas Kadinger was piloting a single-seat aircraft at Durand Airport in the town of Maxville when it crashed during takeoff Sunday. Authorities say Kadinger was killed on impact. At least four people died on state roads over the weekend, including two when their SUV struck a barn. Plus more state news.
Monday, June, 25, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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UW-Stout alumna takes a shot at Hollywood stardom
MENOMONIE -- When Tara Heston came to UW-Stout to major in retail merchandising and management, her goal was to someday open her own women’s fashion clothing store. She has put that goal on hold to put all her energy into being a Hollywood actress.
Tuesday, September, 18, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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MENOMONIE -- When Tara Heston came to UW-Stout to major in retail merchandising and management, her goal was to someday open her own women’s fashion clothing store. She has put that goal on hold to put all her energy into being a Hollywood actress.
Tuesday, September, 18, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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29th District Assembly: Helping businesses add jobs is vital, says Murtha
Fostering a business climate that encourages job creation and keeping the state’s finances in order are his priorities, says John Murtha, who is seeking re-election as 29th District assemblyman.
Monday, October, 29, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Fostering a business climate that encourages job creation and keeping the state’s finances in order are his priorities, says John Murtha, who is seeking re-election as 29th District assemblyman.
Monday, October, 29, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Three die after crashing into road wash-out; MPS per-pupil cost near nation's highest; more state briefs
Wisconsin News
A woman from Thorp and a couple from Milwaukee were all killed early Thursday after they unknowingly drove into a wide chasm in a Clark County road created minutes earlier by heavy flooding. Also, state officials announce a new pact with a Chinese trading group that may result in more dairy exports. Plus more state briefs.
Friday, June, 22, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Wisconsin News
A woman from Thorp and a couple from Milwaukee were all killed early Thursday after they unknowingly drove into a wide chasm in a Clark County road created minutes earlier by heavy flooding. Also, state officials announce a new pact with a Chinese trading group that may result in more dairy exports. Plus more state briefs.
Friday, June, 22, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Heat killing trophy fish; Clerk, treasurer accused of stealing $78,000 from town; more briefs
Wisconsin News
This summer’s heat wave has killed some of the largest and oldest fish in southern Wisconsin lakes. About 100 customers of a Wisconsin-owned utility company have been victimized by scammers who claim that President Obama will pay their electric bills. More briefs
Friday, July, 13, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Wisconsin News
This summer’s heat wave has killed some of the largest and oldest fish in southern Wisconsin lakes. About 100 customers of a Wisconsin-owned utility company have been victimized by scammers who claim that President Obama will pay their electric bills. More briefs
Friday, July, 13, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Judge retires after son accused of murder; Tomorrow’s lottery will pick wolf hunters; more briefs
Wisconsin News
A Milwaukee judge has announced his retirement after his son was charged with killing a woman during the Labor Day weekend.
Tuesday, September, 11, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Wisconsin News
A Milwaukee judge has announced his retirement after his son was charged with killing a woman during the Labor Day weekend.
Tuesday, September, 11, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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7th District congressional race sets record for spending; Don’t-call-and-drive law in effect for young drivers; more briefs
Wisconsin News
The Seventh District race in northern Wisconsin has become the most expensive U.S. Congress contest in state history. Federal reports show that more than $8 million have been raised by the two candidates and outside groups.
Thursday, November, 01, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Wisconsin News
The Seventh District race in northern Wisconsin has become the most expensive U.S. Congress contest in state history. Federal reports show that more than $8 million have been raised by the two candidates and outside groups.
Thursday, November, 01, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Wisconsin firm to build foundation for Stillwater bridge; Study shows some women dying younger; more briefs
Wisconsin News
A Wisconsin company will build the foundation for the new four-lane bridge across the St. Croix River between Hudson and Stillwater, Minn. Studies generally show that Americans are out-living their parents, but that’s not true for a lot of women.
Tuesday, March, 05, 2013 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Wisconsin News
A Wisconsin company will build the foundation for the new four-lane bridge across the St. Croix River between Hudson and Stillwater, Minn. Studies generally show that Americans are out-living their parents, but that’s not true for a lot of women.
Tuesday, March, 05, 2013 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Blacks had higher voting percentage than whites in 2012; Study shows hospital prices for common procedures vary vastly; more state news
Wisconsin News
The Census Bureau found that 79% of black Wisconsin adults went to the polls in last fall’s presidential election, compared to 75% of non-Hispanic whites. There was a 10% margin of error in the Wisconsin survey due to the state’s relatively small numbers of black voters. According to numbers released by federal health officials, it pays to shop around before having common medical procedures.
Thursday, May, 09, 2013 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Wisconsin News
The Census Bureau found that 79% of black Wisconsin adults went to the polls in last fall’s presidential election, compared to 75% of non-Hispanic whites. There was a 10% margin of error in the Wisconsin survey due to the state’s relatively small numbers of black voters. According to numbers released by federal health officials, it pays to shop around before having common medical procedures.
Thursday, May, 09, 2013 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Careless smoking causes death; no Bibles at gay pride fest; hit-and-run driver kills service dog; more state briefs
Wisconsin News
CALEDONIA -- A 77-year-old man died last night in a Racine County house fire that was apparently caused by careless smoking.
Tuesday, June, 12, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Wisconsin News
CALEDONIA -- A 77-year-old man died last night in a Racine County house fire that was apparently caused by careless smoking.
Tuesday, June, 12, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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