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Injured at work? Workers’ compensation may not be the whole story

When someone gets hurt at work, many people assume workers’ compensation answers every question. While workers’ compensation is often the starting point after a workplace injury, it is not alwa...

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Zortman gets first-hand experience with the law
Julia Zortman, 23, of Mukwonago, is working at Jensen, Scott, Grunewald and Shiffler Law Firm in Medford as part of the Rural Clerkship Program sponsored by the Wisconsin State Bar. The program is geared to give experience in rural areas and address the growing shortage of lawyers in rural communities. BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
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Zortman gets first-hand experience with the law

Law clerk working with Medford law firm through state bar clerkship program...

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Rib Lake OKs engineer for sewer work

At the June 10 meeting, Rib Lake village board members got an update on past and current projects from Pat Morrow, project manager with MSA.Last year the village was notified of a new disinfection limit required in the state permit for the sewer system.In order to comply with the new required disinfection limit, the village will need to install a disinfection system at the wastewater treatment fac...

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County committees approve changes as part of department plan
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County committees approve changes as part of department plan

Forward Bank is proud to support youth baseball in Rib Lake with an $8,000 donation to the Rib Lake ...

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Put safety first when it comes to children and e-bikes
Safety is a priority for all ages of people using bicycles and ebikes. It is especially important to make sure young people have skills necessary to make safe choices.
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Put safety first when it comes to children and e-bikes

Wisconsin should require safety training and certification for youth to ride e-bikes on public roads...

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Stetsonville Board moves forward with sewer rate increases

Increases to be phased in over three years, will cover debt service and costs of regionalization...

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Winter roads costs impact highways

The cost of winter weather may impact county highway department projects this summer.On Tuesday, commissioner Ben Stanfley reported to members of the county’s highway committee that he projects the county will be about $323,000 over budget for the winter snow removal when all costs are known. He said they are currently at $653,000 having been spent with additional outstanding costs.While the win...

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