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company will institute a $3.30/ month increase in premiums. The board approved the proposal, with a unanimous vote.

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Rib Lake graduate Jayden Gustafson named as new band director for Rib Lake schools starting in fall 2026
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Rib Lake graduate Jayden Gustafson named as new band director for Rib Lake schools starting in fall 2026

The Rib Lake School District (RLSD) is excited to announce that Jayden Gustafson will be the next ba...

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City eyes relocation grant

The city of Medford is looking to a potential state grant to help bring new residents to the city. At the January 12 city council meeting, council members approved applying for a relocation grant program through the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). The statewide goal is to attract 250 households from outside the state, with participating communities each responsible for recrui...

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Music to take center stage at Rib Lake in summer 2026

The Forward Central Stage located in Ice Age Park in Rib Lake opened last year and drew hundreds of music fans with an exciting line-up of musicians. Organizers with the Friends of Rib Lake are looking forward to a full season of 10 performances in June, July and August. Organizer Laura Deuso of the Friends of Rib Lake, explained that even with running a partial first season, they estimated ...

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Republican proposals on data centers makes sense

Wisconsin Republican legislators are on the right course when it comes to developing common-sense rules for data centers that keep the doors open for economic and technological growth. According to the Wisconsin Journal Sentinel, Sen. Romaine Quinn, R-Birchwood, and Rep. Shannon Zimmerman, RRiver Falls, are seeking co-sponsors for a bill they say will ensure 'growth occurs responsibly and that ...

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Relocation grant proposal a good idea

WEDC Relocation Grant – LIVE Medford Grant proposal is an aggressive and necessary step toward ensuring the long-term economic and civic health of the city of Medford and Taylor County as a whole. If successful, the grant of up to $100,000 would be used to help with recruiting and providing incentives for up to 10 families from out of state to move to Medford. The funds would be used for thin...

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City gives preliminary go-ahead to seek a grant with Stetsonville

The city of Medford is hoping to making cooperation pay off. During the committee of the whole portion of Monday’s council meeting, members approved moving forward on applying for a grant with the village of Stetsonville that would provide additional funding for wastewater treatment plan operations. According to city coordinator Joe Harris, it will cost about $4,500 total to hire engineers...

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