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The Wisconsin presidential primary ballot is now set.  The bipartisan election committee announced today there are 12 Democratic candidates on the April ballot including latecomer Michael Bloomberg.  President Trump is the only candidate listed on the Republican side.  Wisconsin played a key role in the 2016 election of President Trump and figures to be a critical state in November’s election.

Governor Tony Evers wants to know more about student debt.  The governor signed an executive order today creating a task force to look into the causes of student debt and some of the ways it can be managed and reduced.  The governor says too many Wisconsinites can’t afford additional education or job training and student debt is preventing them from starting a business or a family or making a big purchase like a home.  The panel will include the governor, the

Police agencies across Wisconsin are warning drivers about drinking and driving over Super Bowl weekend.  Hundreds of parties are planned for Sunday’s kickoff between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs.  Authorities are recommending adding a designated driver to the celebration game plan because troopers and local officers will be out in force to keep roads safe.

 Not everyone thinks an Ohio pizza shop’s billboard is funny.  Phil Hulett SLICES OUT THE DETAILS HERE.

A Chippewa Falls man is avoiding jail after being convicted of using a fake gold coin.  Reports say Alex Kramer pleaded no contest to one count of forgery and three unrelated counts in Eau Claire County earlier this week.  Kramer was then sentenced to three years on probation.  He’s accused of trying to use the fake coin at a Dollar General last month.

The Chippewa Valley Eye Clinic will be rebuilt and expanded.  The clinic was recently destroyed by a fire and it was demolished last week.  Tuesday night, the city council approved a request to rebuild and expand the clinic.

Underground parking in Eau Claire is another step closer to becoming a reality.  The city council approved an amendment last night that changes a downtown tax increment financing district.  This clears up about three-million dollars for construction.

The Eau Claire city council approves a new commission for developing affordable housing.  The Housing Opportunity Commission will be made up of eleven members who will look to expand housing diversity and work on affordable housing policies.

The state of Wisconsin says it’s tested seven people for possible coronavirus cases. ne of the people tested for the coronavirus does not have it. They are waiting on results for six others. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services yesterday said seven people in the state have been tested for the virus. There is no information about who they are or where they live. The state plans to update its coronavirus activity each afternoon.

Harley Davidson managers say 2020 will be a pivotal year. The company yesterday said sales fell last year, down about five percent in the U.S. Harley did see profits go-up. CEO Matt Levatich said Harley Davidson is looking to smaller, electric bikes and growth in overseas markets as the path forward.