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Bill to increase investment in child care on the way to the governor

During last Thursday’s floor session, the State Assembly approved Senate Bill (SB) 291, authored by Representative Karen Hurd (R-Withee) and Senator...

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Bill to increase investment in child care on the way to the governor

During last Thursday’s floor session, the State Assembly approved Senate Bill (SB) 291, authored by Representative Karen Hurd (R-Withee) and Senator...

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Posted on February 25, 2026

Hope Hospice launches capital campaign for new building

40 Years of Hope Building the Next Chapter campaign is underway

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Hope Hospice launches capital campaign for new building

40 Years of Hope Building the Next Chapter campaign is underway

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Posted on February 25, 2026

WIAA DIV. 5 GIRLS BASKETBALL - Not pretty, but a tourney win is a tourney win for Gilman

The 12-seed over five-seed upset that is common in college basketball nearly struck the Gilman girls basketball team at the high school level Tuesday,...

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WIAA DIV. 5 GIRLS BASKETBALL - Not pretty, but a tourney win is a tourney win for Gilman

The 12-seed over five-seed upset that is common in college basketball nearly struck the Gilman girls basketball team at the high school level Tuesday,...

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Posted on February 25, 2026

RIB LAKE BOYS BASKETBALL - Redmen win inside at Athens, outside at Chequamegon

The Rib Lake Redmen missed all 13 of their 3-point shots Monday, but the key to victory was found inside, where Jed Henderson and Grant Beard powered ...

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RIB LAKE BOYS BASKETBALL - Redmen win inside at Athens, outside at Chequamegon

The Rib Lake Redmen missed all 13 of their 3-point shots Monday, but the key to victory was found inside, where Jed Henderson and Grant Beard powered ...

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Posted on February 25, 2026

WIAA BOYS BASKETBALL PAIRINGS - Div. 2 sectional #1

Div. 5 sectional #1

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WIAA BOYS BASKETBALL PAIRINGS - Div. 2 sectional #1

Div. 5 sectional #1

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Posted on February 25, 2026

WIAA GIRLS HOCKEY - Raiders battered by Hurricanes, ending their girls hockey season

A week after getting their first girls hockey win of the season at Viroqua, things took a sharp turn the other way in Thursday’s WIAA regional final...

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WIAA GIRLS HOCKEY - Raiders battered by Hurricanes, ending their girls hockey season

A week after getting their first girls hockey win of the season at Viroqua, things took a sharp turn the other way in Thursday’s WIAA regional final...

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Posted on February 25, 2026

THE TIME MACHINE

125 Years AgoFebruary 23, 1901 Geo. Oudenot from Athens was a caller at the Star and News office Saturday evening. He says Athens has about 500 popula...

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THE TIME MACHINE

125 Years AgoFebruary 23, 1901 Geo. Oudenot from Athens was a caller at the Star and News office Saturday evening. He says Athens has about 500 popula...

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Posted on February 25, 2026

RVA announces 2025-26 first semester honor roll

The Rural Virtual Academy announced the first semester high school honor roll. A total of 186 students made the Honor Roll and 522 student made the Hi...

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RVA announces 2025-26 first semester honor roll

The Rural Virtual Academy announced the first semester high school honor roll. A total of 186 students made the Honor Roll and 522 student made the Hi...

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Posted on February 25, 2026

Area students receive degrees from UW-River Falls

The following local residents were among the 305 students receiving degrees from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls during fall commencement in D...

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Area students receive degrees from UW-River Falls

The following local residents were among the 305 students receiving degrees from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls during fall commencement in D...

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Posted on February 25, 2026

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT - Medford Area Senior High School announces second quarter honor roll

Academic Distinction 3.8 GPA and Higher Seniors: Ryan Bach, Ashton Behling, Evan Czarnezki, Will Daniels, Adalyn Dittrich, Hannah Egle, Zachary Gosse,...

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ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT - Medford Area Senior High School announces second quarter honor roll

Academic Distinction 3.8 GPA and Higher Seniors: Ryan Bach, Ashton Behling, Evan Czarnezki, Will Daniels, Adalyn Dittrich, Hannah Egle, Zachary Gosse,...

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Posted on February 25, 2026

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Bill to increase investment in child care on the way to the governor

Bill to increase investment in child care on the way to the governor

Hope Hospice launches capital campaign for new building

Hope Hospice launches capital campaign for new building

WIAA DIV. 5 GIRLS BASKETBALL - Not pretty, but a tourney win is a tourney win for Gilman

WIAA DIV. 5 GIRLS BASKETBALL - Not pretty, but a tourney win is a tourney win for Gilman

RIB LAKE BOYS BASKETBALL - Redmen win inside at Athens, outside at Chequamegon

RIB LAKE BOYS BASKETBALL - Redmen win inside at Athens, outside at Chequamegon

WIAA BOYS BASKETBALL PAIRINGS - Div. 2 sectional #1

WIAA BOYS BASKETBALL PAIRINGS - Div. 2 sectional #1

WIAA GIRLS HOCKEY - Raiders battered by Hurricanes, ending their girls hockey season

WIAA GIRLS HOCKEY - Raiders battered by Hurricanes, ending their girls hockey season

THE TIME MACHINE

THE TIME MACHINE

RVA announces 2025-26 first semester honor roll

RVA announces 2025-26 first semester honor roll

Area students receive degrees from UW-River Falls

Area students receive degrees from UW-River Falls

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT - Medford Area Senior High School announces second quarter honor roll

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT - Medford Area Senior High School announces second quarter honor roll

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