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– Time For A Tiara: Column by Ginna Young – - Don’t throw me any crumbs

Don’t throw me any crumbs Don’t throw me any crumbs
A couple weeks ago, while the weather was still nice and I actually had a free day, my coworker, Rebecca, and I, decided to make a day trip to Wabasha, Minn., to see the sights and I quote, “hundred...
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Wisconsin needs to fix tax assessment process

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I can’t help it when there’s blood

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Wisconsin should reject speed camera ticketing

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Sizable Increases for Property Values

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