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Online biosecurity tool to help livestock producers

Recent outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in U.S. poultry flocks, highlight the importance of biosecurity measures, in limiting the spread of infectious disease in livestock product...
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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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Public funding needed to address childcare crisis in Wisconsin
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Public funding needed to address childcare crisis in Wisconsin

Public funding for childcare is a direct investment in Wisconsin workforce and would be a boost for ...

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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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Putting in the work
Jessi Ebben is running in the Republican primary with the hope of replacing Rep. Tom Tiffany to represent the 7th Congressional District in Congress. In her campaign, Ebben cites her longtime ties to northern Wisconsin, her support of President Donald Trump’s agenda. She advocates for government to get out of the way of businesses and protecting American jobs. BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
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Putting in the work

Jessi Ebben, of Stanley, is running for the Republican nomination for the 7th Congressional District...

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