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Chainsaws make good props, bad ways to run government

A year ago, Elon Musk waved a chainsaw over his head and promised that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) would slash $2 trillion in feder...

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Chainsaws make good props, bad ways to run government

A year ago, Elon Musk waved a chainsaw over his head and promised that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) would slash $2 trillion in feder...

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Posted on February 11, 2026

The Invisible Weight: Dispatcher Mental Health

Emergency dispatchers are often called the first responders, yet their role is frequently misunderstood and undervalued. I’ve been a police officer ...

Opinion/Editorial

The Invisible Weight: Dispatcher Mental Health

Emergency dispatchers are often called the first responders, yet their role is frequently misunderstood and undervalued. I’ve been a police officer ...

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Posted on February 11, 2026

Wisconsin single-family new home permits increase in fourth quarter, end 2025 on positive note

Single-family new home permit activity across Wisconsin increased in the fourth quarter of 2025, contributing to modest overall growth for the year, a...

Opinion

Wisconsin single-family new home permits increase in fourth quarter, end 2025 on positive note

Single-family new home permit activity across Wisconsin increased in the fourth quarter of 2025, contributing to modest overall growth for the year, a...

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Posted on February 11, 2026

Wisconsin single-family new home permits increase in fourth quarter, end 2025 on positive note

Single-family new home permit activity across Wisconsin increased in the fourth quarter of 2025, contributing to modest overall growth for the year, a...

News

Wisconsin single-family new home permits increase in fourth quarter, end 2025 on positive note

Single-family new home permit activity across Wisconsin increased in the fourth quarter of 2025, contributing to modest overall growth for the year, a...

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Posted on February 11, 2026

Online shopping scams top list of reported scams in 2025

Online shopping scams were the most frequently reported scam to BBB Scam Tracker in 2025 by Wisconsinites. This trend provides valuable insight into t...

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Online shopping scams top list of reported scams in 2025

Online shopping scams were the most frequently reported scam to BBB Scam Tracker in 2025 by Wisconsinites. This trend provides valuable insight into t...

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Posted on February 11, 2026

Community Awards a way to honor good samaritans

Do you know someone who goes above and beyond to make their community a better place? Then the Cornell Area Betterment Association (CABA) wants to hea...

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Community Awards a way to honor good samaritans

Do you know someone who goes above and beyond to make their community a better place? Then the Cornell Area Betterment Association (CABA) wants to hea...

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Posted on February 11, 2026

Your very favorite burger joint needs to be shared

The Wisconsin Beef Council (WBC) is kicking off the third Annual Wisconsin’s Best Burger Contest. The council is on a mission to find and celebrate ...

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Your very favorite burger joint needs to be shared

The Wisconsin Beef Council (WBC) is kicking off the third Annual Wisconsin’s Best Burger Contest. The council is on a mission to find and celebrate ...

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Posted on February 11, 2026

Are you sure it’s a toll that’s due or identity theft scam?

Consumers are alerted to a large wave of scam text messages, claiming to come from a tolling agency collecting overdue fees. Overdue toll text scammer...

News

Are you sure it’s a toll that’s due or identity theft scam?

Consumers are alerted to a large wave of scam text messages, claiming to come from a tolling agency collecting overdue fees. Overdue toll text scammer...

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Posted on February 11, 2026

Give snowmobiling a try

Snowmobile riders are asked to take a friend along, on their next snowmobiling adventure, as part of Take a Friend Snowmobiling Week, Feb. 7-16, which...

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Give snowmobiling a try

Snowmobile riders are asked to take a friend along, on their next snowmobiling adventure, as part of Take a Friend Snowmobiling Week, Feb. 7-16, which...

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Posted on February 11, 2026

RIB LAKE GIRLS BASKETBALL - Defense clamps down; Rib Lake wins the North

It’s been claimed many times that defense wins championships and evidence was added to that claim Tuesday night. With a 41-25 win at Athens, the ...

Sports

RIB LAKE GIRLS BASKETBALL - Defense clamps down; Rib Lake wins the North

It’s been claimed many times that defense wins championships and evidence was added to that claim Tuesday night. With a 41-25 win at Athens, the ...

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Posted on February 11, 2026

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Chainsaws make good props, bad ways to run government

Chainsaws make good props, bad ways to run government

The Invisible Weight: Dispatcher Mental Health

The Invisible Weight: Dispatcher Mental Health

Wisconsin single-family new home permits increase in fourth quarter, end 2025 on positive note

Wisconsin single-family new home permits increase in fourth quarter, end 2025 on positive note

Wisconsin single-family new home permits increase in fourth quarter, end 2025 on positive note

Wisconsin single-family new home permits increase in fourth quarter, end 2025 on positive note

Online shopping scams top list of reported scams in 2025

Online shopping scams top list of reported scams in 2025

Community Awards a way to honor good samaritans

Community Awards a way to honor good samaritans

Your very favorite burger joint needs to be shared

Your very favorite burger joint needs to be shared

Are you sure it’s a toll that’s due or identity theft scam?

Are you sure it’s a toll that’s due or identity theft scam?

Give snowmobiling a try

Give snowmobiling a try

RIB LAKE GIRLS BASKETBALL - Defense clamps down; Rib Lake wins the North

RIB LAKE GIRLS BASKETBALL - Defense clamps down; Rib Lake wins the North

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