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Rib Lake Police Department

April 17— 9:05 a.m., accident, 713 McComb Ave.. April 19 — 6:28 p.m., extra patrol, 1400 Hwy 102, #12.

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Credit costs questioned
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Credit costs questioned

Gilman board members question costs vs. benefit of program offering college credit to high school st...

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Dairyland Rail Commission organizes

Local rail advocates are seeking to bring Kansas-based WATCO to the bargaining table to acquire and bring back into operation a 27-mile rail line between Spencer and Medford. At their organizational meeting held Monday night at the Dorchester Municipal Building, members of the newly-formed Dairyland Rail Commission voted to send the CEO of WATCO a letter officially informing him of their intent...

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Order up: BRI nutrition site meal service gets rave reviews
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Order up: BRI nutrition site meal service gets rave reviews

Board members governing the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Taylor County heard that ...

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Rib Lake Village Board tightens rules on campfires

The village of Rib Lake is tightening the rules on backyard bonfires. At the March 11 Rib Lake Village Board meeting, members approved changes to ordinance 8.24 regarding burning restrictions in the village limits. While the ordinance also addresses use of grills, the major changes were to the section on campfires. Under the ordinance: Campfires shall not include rubbish, garbage, recycla...

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Lay county committee members bring value

Taylor County should keep lay members of committees. When it comes to making decisions that have long-lasting impact on people and communities, more voices at the table are better. For years, appointed lay members have served on standing committees of the Taylor County Board. These individuals are not politicians and do not strive for elected office, but they do have something to give to the...

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Thanks to those who braved the storm

“Wisconsinites, as always, are helpers by nature, so please take good care, look out for each other, and take care of one another,” Governor Tony Evers in his statement declaring a state of emergency prior to last weekend’s severe winter storm. A deadly combination of snow and strong winds blew through Wisconsin over the past weekend. In its wake, communities in Central Wisconsin reported...

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