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I’d never knock the Christmas lights display at Irvine Park in Chippewa Falls, but I’m here to tell you, it’s not the only incredible display in this area. Ever heard of the little village in...

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There seems to be a gray area for class rankings
Christi Machler (back), Cadott Middle/High School principal, spoke about the class rank is changing for the betterment of student opportunity, Dec. 8. By changing the ranking system, students can apply for more college scholarships, while being ranked in a fair manner, across the board. Photo by Ginna Young
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There seems to be a gray area for class rankings

Now that more and more colleges are going by class rank, when students apply for scholarships, the C...

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Other towns draw people in at Christmas, why not us?
Towering magnificently over the city park in Cornell, on Main Street, the big fir tree strung with Christmas lights is a sight to behold, but if resident Dan Osborn has his way, the pulpwood stacker at Mill Yard Park, may well rival the big tree. Osborn asked the city council to consider decorating the stacker for Christmas, as a way to draw in more people to Cornell. Photo by Ginna Young
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Other towns draw people in at Christmas, why not us?

Decades ago, a big, lighted star hung at the very top of the historic pulpwood stacker every Christm...

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– Letters to the Editor –

In the letter to the editor last week (Dec. 4), from Lynn Gray, University of Wisconsin, it states, “every person punching a clock, should be able to support themselves and their families,” and mentions an hourly rate of $20, for minimum wage. I disagree with a big minimum wage increase like this.Yes, Wisconsin’s current minimum wage of $7.25/hour, is probably a bit low, but most Wisconsin e...

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SEARCH for Help for Your Town

A U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program, is helping rural communities with resources for feasibility studies, preliminary design and technical assistance, on proposed water and waste disposal projects.The USDA Rural Development’s Special Evaluation Assistance for Rural Communities and Households (SEARCH) program, was designed for communities in rural areas of 2,500 or less, with limited ...

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Finding Ways to Connect People with Food

By Randy Romanski, Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) The holiday season in Wisconsin, is a cherished time of year, often filled with holiday celebrations, family gatherings and special meals, shared with friends and loved ones. However, not everyone in our state, has access to food for their holiday dinner tables.The fact that anyone would ...

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The best kept secret around
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The best kept secret around

I’d never knock the Christmas lights display at Irvine Park in Chippewa Falls, but I’m here to t...

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