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11 March 2026

State encourages people to file tax for free with WisTax

WisTax, Wisconsin's free and secure electronic income tax filing system, is available for the 2026 filing season. The platform has been updated with e...

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State encourages people to file tax for free with WisTax

WisTax, Wisconsin's free and secure electronic income tax filing system, is available for the 2026 filing season. The platform has been updated with e...

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Posted on March 11, 2026

Top 5 vacation scams to watch for when making travel plans

When planning your next trip, be wary of false promises and a sense of urgency that can fool you into paying for something that doesn’t exist. Booki...

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Top 5 vacation scams to watch for when making travel plans

When planning your next trip, be wary of false promises and a sense of urgency that can fool you into paying for something that doesn’t exist. Booki...

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Posted on March 11, 2026

DNR accepting artwork for 2027 stamp contests

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting artwork entries for the wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamp design contests...

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DNR accepting artwork for 2027 stamp contests

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting artwork entries for the wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamp design contests...

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Posted on March 11, 2026

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04 March 2026

Building updates

Building updates

The Rib Lake School Board members continue to invest in school building and students by approving additional purchases at the Feb. 25 meeting. Boar...

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Building updates

The Rib Lake School Board members continue to invest in school building and students by approving additional purchases at the Feb. 25 meeting. Boar...

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Posted on March 4, 2026

Group seeks local ownership of rail line

Group seeks local ownership of rail line

Abbotsford and Colby this week became the first two members of a new commission that hopes to take control of the railroad line between Medford and Sp...

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Group seeks local ownership of rail line

Abbotsford and Colby this week became the first two members of a new commission that hopes to take control of the railroad line between Medford and Sp...

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Posted on March 4, 2026

Slush rush

Slush rush

Chelsea Lake was the place to be on Saturday, Feb. 28, as ice anglers from Taylor County and beyond got in on one of the last local ice fishing contes...

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Slush rush

Chelsea Lake was the place to be on Saturday, Feb. 28, as ice anglers from Taylor County and beyond got in on one of the last local ice fishing contes...

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Posted on March 4, 2026

Tapping in, Skibbie Supply opens doors to maple syrup community

Tapping in, Skibbie Supply opens doors to maple syrup community

Early spring in Wisconsin means maple syrup season, a vital piece of the state’s economy and history. It’s an investment of time and intention, wi...

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Tapping in, Skibbie Supply opens doors to maple syrup community

Early spring in Wisconsin means maple syrup season, a vital piece of the state’s economy and history. It’s an investment of time and intention, wi...

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Posted on March 4, 2026

Candidate Fred Clark says Congress needs to do its job

Candidate Fred Clark says Congress needs to do its job

Fred Clark doesn’t think Congress is doing the job its supposed to and wants to change that. Clark, 66, of Bayfield, is running as a Democrat for...

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Candidate Fred Clark says Congress needs to do its job

Fred Clark doesn’t think Congress is doing the job its supposed to and wants to change that. Clark, 66, of Bayfield, is running as a Democrat for...

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Posted on March 4, 2026

Wisconsin’s state-chartered banks report sound year-end 2025 financial performance

Wisconsin’s state-chartered banks reported sound financial performance through year-end 2025, according to data released today by the Wisconsin Depa...

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Wisconsin’s state-chartered banks report sound year-end 2025 financial performance

Wisconsin’s state-chartered banks reported sound financial performance through year-end 2025, according to data released today by the Wisconsin Depa...

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Posted on March 4, 2026

Three Marshfield Clinic hospitals named to Forbes list

Marshfield Clinic hospitals in Weston, Minocqua and Iron Mountain, Mich., recently were named to the inaugural Forbes Top Hospitals 2026 list. The ...

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Three Marshfield Clinic hospitals named to Forbes list

Marshfield Clinic hospitals in Weston, Minocqua and Iron Mountain, Mich., recently were named to the inaugural Forbes Top Hospitals 2026 list. The ...

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Posted on March 4, 2026