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WI Park System Changes Pass Model

By Morgan McCarthy | November 25, 2024

The Wisconsin State Park System is changing its twelve-month pass model.  The Department of Natural Resources says passes will now be valid twelve months from the date of purchase.  They previously expired on December 31st the same year they were purchased.  The new passes will be available starting December 2nd. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO.

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WI Man Makes a “Kwik” Million

By Morgan McCarthy | November 25, 2024

A Wisconsin man is a million dollars richer.  Ethan Tews from Cedarburg bought the winning Bankroll ticket at a Kwik Trip on Monroe Street in Madison.  The Bankroll game offers prizes ranging from 30-dollars to three top prizes of one-million-dollars.  Tews is the first person to win the top prize since the game launched in early August this year.    

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DJ’s Mart Fire Under Investigation in Sawyer Co. Authorities Seek Public’s Help, Tips

By Morgan McCarthy | November 25, 2024

The following is a release from authorities in Sawyer County as they continue to investigate a series of fires in the area: On November 23, 2024 at 04:54 am, the Sawyer County Communications Center received a 911 call reporting a fire at the DJ’s Mart gas station located on State Highway 27/70 in the Village of Radisson. Sawyer County Deputies assisted by the Lac Courte Oreilles Police Department, Radisson, Winter, Exeland and Couderay Fire Departments responded to the scene. Upon

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UW-River Falls Students Receive Two First-Place Awards at National Agriculture Competition 

By Morgan McCarthy | November 25, 2024

ABOVE PHOTO: Eleven UW-River Falls students recently participated in the national meeting of the Students of Agronomy, Soils and Environmental Sciences meeting in San Antonio, Texas, where they won two first-place awards and a third-place award. From left are Yoana Newman, professor of crop science and team advisor, students Jordan Hellenbrand, Suzanne Myers, Jenna Dedina, Heather Hatfull, August Roach, Megan Culpitt, Hannah Schull, Elayna Stirn, Evan Zachow, and Brandt Berghuis, assistant professor of crop science and team advisor. Not pictured

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Dunn County Budget: Cuts Tax Rate, OKs Geothermal and Solar to Reduce Costs 

By Morgan McCarthy | November 25, 2024

Notes from a recent Dunn County meeting are below: The 2025 Dunn County budget reduces the tax rate and includes borrowing to install a geothermal and solar energy project for the Judicial Center and Central Campus area.  “This budget is fiscally responsible and still makes a significant improvement in our energy infrastructure,” said Kris Korpela, Dunn County Manager.  “The taxpayers will benefit for years to come from the energy-saving projects supervisors have approved.”  The Dunn County Board of Supervisors on

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Dishing Up Hope: Community Thanksgiving Meal Planned

By Morgan McCarthy | November 25, 2024

Hope Gospel Mission is looking to dish out holiday memories for everyone, inviting the community to enjoy a special meal on Thanksgiving Day! There will be an option to get the meal as a curb side pick-up/ drive-through as well as a dine in option. For those that wish to dine in, there will be a short program at 11:30am with the meal to follow. No reservations needed.  The traditional meal is free to everyone and will include turkey, mashed

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Cold Turkey Ahead: Temps Set to Drop Ahead of Thanksgiving

By Morgan McCarthy | November 25, 2024

It’s going to be a cold Thanksgiving week in western Wisconsin. Forecasters say Eau Claire will see some snow today, but the bulk of it will stick to the north. High temperatures will then drop into the 20s for most of the week. Forecasters say overnight lows will be in the teens. Thanksgiving Day will be cloudy and cold, with a high of just 28 degrees in Eau Claire. CLICK HERE FOR YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST WITH WEAU 13 NEWS.

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Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative Moves Towards New Hospital

By Morgan McCarthy | November 25, 2024

The Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative says it’s moving toward a new hospital. The co-op last week said it got its 501c3 nonprofit designation, and is now looking toward a meeting next week to update people on the study that says there is a need for another full service hospital in the Chippewa Valley. The co-op is not saying what Aspirus’ decision to open a new hospital in Chippewa Falls means, but that hospital is going to take some time to

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Go Pack Go!

By Morgan McCarthy | November 25, 2024

Josh Jacobs’ touchdowns would have been enough on their own. So would have the Packers’ defense takeaways. But together, Green Bay put on a dominant display yesterday to beat the San Francisco 49ers 38-10. The win helps Green Bay keep pace with the Vikings in the NFC North. The Packers have a short turnaround. They will play the Dolphins on Thanksgiving Night.

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USS Beloit Heads to Sea

By Morgan McCarthy | November 25, 2024

The Beloit is headed for the seas. The Navy on Saturday commissioned the new USS Beloit. A number of Rock County veterans made the trip to Milwaukee to see the ceremony. The boat was okayed back in 2018, built up in Marinette, Wisconsin, and launched over the weekend in Lake Michigan. Eventually the ship will make its way to Jacksonville, Florida to begin its service. The Beloit’s commander says the spirit of Beloit is etched into the ship as a

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