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Joan Miller

Joan Miller, age 90, of Colby, passed away surrounded by her loving family at her residence on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, under the tender care of Aspirus Hospice.

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Community reels after pair of fatal crashes
A trio of children enjoy a sweet treat while checking out a boat used by local DNR conservation wardens during the National Night Out event held on August 4 at the Taylor County Fairgrounds in Medford. The event brought together numerous county agencies, law enforcement at the local, county and state level, along with air emergency medical services and firefighters to interact with youth and families in the community. There was face painting and Nestlé served up Tombstone Pizza for those attending. Among the activities, the Medford Kiwanis Club held a bike rodeo event and with the support of Aspirus gave the young participants helmets. See page 20 for additional pictures from the event. BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
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Community reels after pair of fatal crashes

A Black River Falls man and an Abbotsford man were killed in separate early morning crashes...

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Fun on tap at Rib Lake Ice Age Days
Ice Age Days rolls into Rib Lake this weekend with a full schedule of music, fun and games planned from August 7 to 9. The event takes place in downtown Rib Lake with Wenzel’s Carnival Rides running all three days. Things come to a climax on Sunday with the annual parade at 1 p.m. followed by the pie auction, bed races and music in the afternoon. BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
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Fun on tap at Rib Lake Ice Age Days

The Rib Lake area’s premier summer event takes place August 7-9, with the 38th Annual Rib Lake Ice...

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Dairy Processor Grant applications open until Sept. 1

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin dairy processors to apply for Dairy Processor Grants by noon on September 1. Dairy Processor Grants aim to foster innovation, improve profitability, and sustain the long-term viability of Wisconsin's dairy processing facilities. Due to the ongoing success of this program in supporting innovation at dai...

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Wisconsin needs ranked-choice voting in primary elections
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Wisconsin needs ranked-choice voting in primary elections

Imagine voting for the candidate you actually support, rather than having to hold your nose and vote...

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Doing it My Way
Randy Jones has been performing as an Elvis Presley tribute artist since 1999. He’s been battling cancer for the last three years, but whether it’s his final curtain call or the beginning of a brand-new tour, he isn’t saying adios just yet. He’s working to get healthy so he can return to the stage and perform Elvis’ hits, complete with high-kicks and karate-chops. MANDEE ELLIS/THE STAR NEWS
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Doing it My Way

He stands to the side of the stage, waiting for his cue. His jumpsuit is made from materials like wo...

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Alfonso visits dairy farm, touting Trump endorsement
Congressional candidate Michael Alfonso visited a dairy farm near Thorp on Monday, making a last-minute pitch to Republican voters in the area ahead of the Aug. 11 primary. He was accompanied by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, the 26-year-old Alfonso emphasized his support of President Trump if elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. KEVIN O’BRIEN/TRIBUNE PHONOGRAPH
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Alfonso visits dairy farm, touting Trump endorsement

Congressional candidate Michael Alfonso visited a dairy farm near Thorp on Monday, making a last-min...

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