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FISCAL FACTS: Corrections still a huge cost driver and policy challenge for Wisconsin

By Wisconsin Policy Forum Wisconsin continues to spend more than neighboring states and the national average on corrections, and its prison population has far greater...

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Weathered, not broken
This spruce tree was planted close to 1965, dying off in 2013 after a haphazard trimming. Chris Kulinski turned the tree into a tribute of his family’s heritage and patriotism. But the property has sold, and the family’s beloved tree has been cut down and relocated. MANDEE ELLIS/THE STAR NEWS
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Weathered, not broken

Painted tree trunk reflected family history for Lublin area man...

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Search ends in success
Rescue crews from the Gilman Rural Fire Department, Sheriff's Department, Emergency Management, Taylor County Ambulance and Wings of Hope located a lost juvenile in the cold and snow early Monday morning in the town of Roosevelt.
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Emergency responders locate missing juvenile after three-hour search Sunday night into MondayNEWS ED...

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Taylor County announces limited trail opening

Alex Solawetz, Taylor County forest and recreation administrator announced that on Tuesday, Dec. 30, at noon, the M1 and Corridor 23 which make up the Pine Line Trail Corridor from the city of Medford to the Price County line will be open to snowmobiles only. All other trails remain closed. Efforts to open remaining trails are underway.He said there will be further updates for trail openings and a...

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we are all “stronger together” while urging people to live the example set by the Manns to “be better” and to take up the task of community service
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we are all “stronger together” while urging people to live the example set by the Manns to “be better” and to take up the task of community service

we are all “stronger together” while urging people to live the example set by the Manns to “be...

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Looking back on 2025
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Looking back on 2025

Just as popular culture personifies the new year as a baby filled with potential about what is new, ...

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A bright idea takes shape through creative partnership for children’s book

Inspired by the Christmas season and the spirit of giving, as well as his own heart for service, local creative professional and Rotary member Ben Bauer has released his debut children’s book. “Mary’s Bright Idea” tells the heartwarming story of a young girl named Mary as she experiences a magical winter light show and discovers the deeper meaning behind the event: kindness, service, and h...

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