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Growing Wisconsin’s meat industry

Wisconsin meat processors are invited to apply for the Meat Processor Infrastructure Grant, which aims to grow Wisconsin’s meat industry and improve the long-term viability of the state’s livestoc...
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Shooting victim name, charges sought

05/01/2026 Updated Press Release Regarding the recent death investigation, which was reported on April 28, 2026, at approximately 8:49 P.M. in the Township of Little Black in Taylor County, the male victim has been identified as 21-year-old Austin D. Olson of Medford, Wisconsin. The adult male who was taken into custody on 04/29/26 has been identified as 19-year-old Brent M. Porter of Marshfiel...

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Marshfield Clinic accepting behavioral health grant applications from school districts

Marshfield Clinic is now accepting applications for two school-based youth mental health programs open to eligible schools across the Marshfield Clinic service area. “b.e.s.t. Universal Screening” is an innovative online screening tool designed to assist educators in fostering the emotional health of students while identifying those who may require additional behavioral support. Developed b...

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US Agriculture Department invested $330 million in Wisconsin

In the last year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development made $330 million in investments in rural communities across Wisconsin. These investments helped to boost Wisconsin’s economy, invest in agricultural opportunities, develop rural infrastructure, and encourage private investment in rural America. “Rural communities across America are the backbone of our nation and ...

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Fire Department break-in attempt was despicable

Sometime between April 23 and April 25, there was a break-in attempt at the Stetsonville Volunteer F...

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Wind, Solar, and Data Centers
Taylor County registrar of Deeds Jaymi Kohn (left) reported to land information committee members that the register of deeds has about 60 agreements on file between county landowners and wind and solar companies. The county is urging property owners to get educated before they sign contracts. Information can be found at https://economicdevelopment.extension.wisc. edu/reset/#resources. MANDEE ELLIS/THE STAR NEWS
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Land Information committee cautioned on easements...

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Nationwide smoking rate at record low

The federal rate of Americans smoking cigarettes is 9.9%, according to a report in the New England Journal of Medicine. This rate, down from 42.4% in 1965, is the lowest since federal officials began recording it. 'This is a major win for public health,' said The University of Wisconsin Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention (UW-CTRI) director Dr. Hasmeena Kathuria. 'This is thanks to public...

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