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Volk on new state fair barn: 'We’re bringing on this barn project so that everybody can really be appreciative and be proud of what northern Wisconsin is'

By David Beasley | Apr 5, 2022

A barn raising at the Wisconsin State Fairgrounds is on the horizon, WEAU reported.

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'I beg you': Chippewa Falls nonprofit founder accepts donations for Ukraine

By David Beasley | Mar 9, 2022

The war in Ukraine is personal for Valentyna Pavsyukova, who was born there and in 2007 founded Chalice of Mercy, a Chippewa Falls nonprofit organization, WEAU reported.

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Proposed legislation would lower age for concealed carry permits in Wisconsin

By David Beasley | Jan 28, 2022

A proposed law would lower the minimum age for a concealed carry permit in Wisconsin from the current 21 to 18, Wisconsin Public Radio PR reported.

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'One of the most rewarding and challenging experiences of my life': Steineke will not seek re-election

By David Beasley | Jan 25, 2022

State Rep. Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) won't seek re-election, he announced.

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Kind: Newly passed infrastructure bill will help close 'digital divide' in Wisconsin

By David Beasley | Nov 18, 2021

U.S. Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) is praising the recently enacted infrastructure bill, saying it will help Wisconsin close the "digital divide" between those who have fast Internet service and those who don't.

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Kind: 'Help is available' for those experiencing symptoms of depression

By David Beasley | Oct 15, 2021

U.S. Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) recognized National Depression Screening Day earlier this month, urging his Twitter followers of the resources for help.

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'I love it': Wisconsin expected to lead U.S. in cranberry production for 27th year in a row

By David Beasley | Oct 7, 2021

It's looking like a good year for cranberries in Wisconsin, again.

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'Reaching higher:' Legislative package would improve Wisconsin higher ed, legislator says

By David Beasley | Oct 7, 2021

A proposed new package of bills in the Wisconsin of legislature would improve the state's higher education system, State Rep. Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire), one of the sponsors, said on Twitter.

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'Those who bravely served this nation' honored on Veterans of Foreign Wars Day

By David Beasley | Oct 6, 2021

On Veterans of Foreign Wars Day, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) praised veterans for their sacrifices.

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Eau Claire County Board approves allocation of $2.75 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds

By David Beasley | Sep 28, 2021

The Eau Claire County board Sept. 22 approved allocating $2.75 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds for COVID-19 relief and county infrastructure improvements, the Leader-Telegram reported.

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'Unbelievable' storms, tornadoes hammer Western Wisconsin

By David Beasley | Aug 6, 2021

Western Wisconsin was recently hammered by strong storms and tornadoes, with winds reaching 95 mph, KARE11 reported.