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Book Report: Son carries on, expands war narrative
As the River Falls Reads program winds down and folks who have read and enjoyed Michael Shaara’s Pulitzer-Prize winning novel about the Battle of Gettysburg, “The Killer Angels,” are looking for new reading material, I’m happy to report that although Shaara died in 1988, his family lives on in the person of his son, Jeff Shaara, who also writes about the Civil War and has completed his father’s trilogy with “Gods and Generals” and “The Last Full Measure.”
Thursday, February, 28, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - Entertainment
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As the River Falls Reads program winds down and folks who have read and enjoyed Michael Shaara’s Pulitzer-Prize winning novel about the Battle of Gettysburg, “The Killer Angels,” are looking for new reading material, I’m happy to report that although Shaara died in 1988, his family lives on in the person of his son, Jeff Shaara, who also writes about the Civil War and has completed his father’s trilogy with “Gods and Generals” and “The Last Full Measure.”
Thursday, February, 28, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - Entertainment
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Mining bill passes state Senate; Democrat accuses GOP of helping some businesses, slighting others; more state briefs
Wisconsin News
Wisconsin senators voted 17 to 16 last night to adopt a bill that would clear the way for a proposed iron ore mine in far northern Wisconsin. State Republicans keep saying that job creation is No. 1, but at least one Democrat accuses the GOP of picking winners and losers in that pursuit.
Thursday, February, 28, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Wisconsin News
Wisconsin senators voted 17 to 16 last night to adopt a bill that would clear the way for a proposed iron ore mine in far northern Wisconsin. State Republicans keep saying that job creation is No. 1, but at least one Democrat accuses the GOP of picking winners and losers in that pursuit.
Thursday, February, 28, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Senators Baldwin, Johnson split on Hagel confirmation vote; snow blamed for Walworth fatality; tribal gaming revenues down; more state briefs
Wisconsin News
Wisconsin's Senators voted opposite ways on Chuck Hagel's nomination as the nation's new Secretary of Defense. Also, the debate over siting of a new iron ore mine in northern Wisconsin continues today, and heavy snow has snarled travel in the southeastern corner of the state, plus more state briefs.
Wednesday, February, 27, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Wisconsin News
Wisconsin's Senators voted opposite ways on Chuck Hagel's nomination as the nation's new Secretary of Defense. Also, the debate over siting of a new iron ore mine in northern Wisconsin continues today, and heavy snow has snarled travel in the southeastern corner of the state, plus more state briefs.
Wednesday, February, 27, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Highland wind developers seek PSC reconsideration; mining bill moving forward; Johnsonville co-founder dead, more state news
Wisconsin News
Developers of a large wind energy farm near Forest in St. Croix County are asking state officials to change their minds about rejecting it. Also, the Senate is expected to vote Wednesday on a bill which paves the way for a new iron ore mine near Ashland, plus stories about new money for job training, the death of Johnsonville Sausages co-founder and a circuit judge who signed a Walker recall petition facing an election challenge.
Tuesday, February, 26, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Wisconsin News
Developers of a large wind energy farm near Forest in St. Croix County are asking state officials to change their minds about rejecting it. Also, the Senate is expected to vote Wednesday on a bill which paves the way for a new iron ore mine near Ashland, plus stories about new money for job training, the death of Johnsonville Sausages co-founder and a circuit judge who signed a Walker recall petition facing an election challenge.
Tuesday, February, 26, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Walker shrugs off White House's characterizations of budget cuts on state; 13-year-old is latest sno-machine victim; no Oscar for Wisconsin producer; more state news
Wisconsin News
Five days before automatic cuts to federal spending take effect, Gov. Scott Walker says he doesn't expect a big impact for Wisconsinites. Also, the first of three votes that would expand mining in Wisconsin may occur today, and a hearing Wednesday could shape whether individuals and news organizations must pay for certain public records. Plus more state news.
Monday, February, 25, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Wisconsin News
Five days before automatic cuts to federal spending take effect, Gov. Scott Walker says he doesn't expect a big impact for Wisconsinites. Also, the first of three votes that would expand mining in Wisconsin may occur today, and a hearing Wednesday could shape whether individuals and news organizations must pay for certain public records. Plus more state news.
Monday, February, 25, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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River Falls police investigate death of Tyler Hole
River Falls police report there is an investigation into the cause of Hole’s death. Police said a drug overdose is believed to be the cause. Suicide is not suspected.
Thursday, February, 21, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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River Falls police report there is an investigation into the cause of Hole’s death. Police said a drug overdose is believed to be the cause. Suicide is not suspected.
Thursday, February, 21, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Walker to unveil two-year budget plan; Turtle Lake plant will convert wastewater to electricity; More state briefs
Wisconsin News
Gov. Scott Walker will submit his budget proposals for the next two years today when he talks about the highlights in a speech to the Legislature tonight at 7 p.m. One of the country’s largest plants to convert wastewater into electricity is expected to open this summer in northwest Wisconsin.
Wednesday, February, 20, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Wisconsin News
Gov. Scott Walker will submit his budget proposals for the next two years today when he talks about the highlights in a speech to the Legislature tonight at 7 p.m. One of the country’s largest plants to convert wastewater into electricity is expected to open this summer in northwest Wisconsin.
Wednesday, February, 20, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Dems blast Walker plan to boost school funding; sno-mo accidents claim two; fire that kills alpacas has Colfax couple asking for help; more state news
Wisconsin News
Wisconsin Democratic leaders say Gov. Scott Walker's plan to increase school funding by $276 million isn't nearly enough. Also, snowmobile accidents near Iron River and Grantsburg killed one man and left another missing, plus stories about a Colfax couple stricken by recent misfortune and the death of a UW-LaCrosse student.
Monday, February, 18, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Wisconsin Democratic leaders say Gov. Scott Walker's plan to increase school funding by $276 million isn't nearly enough. Also, snowmobile accidents near Iron River and Grantsburg killed one man and left another missing, plus stories about a Colfax couple stricken by recent misfortune and the death of a UW-LaCrosse student.
Monday, February, 18, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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St. Croix County wind farm project application denied by PSC
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin voted 2-1 on Thursday, Feb. 14, to deny an application of Highland Wind Farm, LLC, for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to construct a 102.5 megawatt (MW) wind electric facility in the Towns of Forest and Cylon in St. Croix County.
Thursday, February, 14, 2013 - New Richmond News - News
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The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin voted 2-1 on Thursday, Feb. 14, to deny an application of Highland Wind Farm, LLC, for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to construct a 102.5 megawatt (MW) wind electric facility in the Towns of Forest and Cylon in St. Croix County.
Thursday, February, 14, 2013 - New Richmond News - News
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Book Review: Diary entries sum up tales of rich and famous
“October 27, 1940, Sunday — Went to chapel all day as usual. Our big meeting next Sunday. Gwilym Rees will be preaching.
Thursday, February, 14, 2013 - River Falls Journal - Entertainment
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“October 27, 1940, Sunday — Went to chapel all day as usual. Our big meeting next Sunday. Gwilym Rees will be preaching.
Thursday, February, 14, 2013 - River Falls Journal - Entertainment
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Walker would veto any mining tax; finger-pointing continues ahead of Supreme Court primary; ailing Lady Gaga grants 'wish' for EC girl; more state news
Wisconsin News
A spokesman for Gov. Scott Walker says any legislation that imposes a "tonnage tax" on mining companies won't fly. Also, five central-Wisconsin lawmakers are demanding school software-vendor Skyward get a second-chance at a state contract, plus stories about Lady Gaga granting a wish to an ailing Eau Claire girl and details of the largest winning Powerball ticket in the nation was sold in Eau Claire Thursday.
Thursday, February, 14, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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A spokesman for Gov. Scott Walker says any legislation that imposes a "tonnage tax" on mining companies won't fly. Also, five central-Wisconsin lawmakers are demanding school software-vendor Skyward get a second-chance at a state contract, plus stories about Lady Gaga granting a wish to an ailing Eau Claire girl and details of the largest winning Powerball ticket in the nation was sold in Eau Claire Thursday.
Thursday, February, 14, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Book Reviews: Rehashing the infamous rabble-rousers
“Now that science has attained its youth and superstition is in its dotage, the trembling, palsied wreck says to the athlete: ‘Let us be friends.’ It reminds me of the bargain the cock wished to make with the horse: ‘Let us agree not to step on each other’s feet.’” —Robert Ingersoll, 1885
Thursday, February, 07, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - Entertainment
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“Now that science has attained its youth and superstition is in its dotage, the trembling, palsied wreck says to the athlete: ‘Let us be friends.’ It reminds me of the bargain the cock wished to make with the horse: ‘Let us agree not to step on each other’s feet.’” —Robert Ingersoll, 1885
Thursday, February, 07, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - Entertainment
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Watchdog: E-mailed ballots hint lawmakers hiding something; school open enrollments underway; ice-related incidents claim two lives, more state news
Wisconsin News
E-mailed ballots and secret meetings create the impression that state lawmakers are trying to hide their actions, a conservative watchdog group says. Also, an Amish teenager and a woman from Chilton died over the weekend -- the first while harvesting ice and the second, while fishing. Read on for stories about school open enrollment, claims by a Stevens Point firm that the state isn't playing fair with contracts and details of weekend snowfall in southern Wisconsin.
Monday, February, 04, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Wisconsin News
E-mailed ballots and secret meetings create the impression that state lawmakers are trying to hide their actions, a conservative watchdog group says. Also, an Amish teenager and a woman from Chilton died over the weekend -- the first while harvesting ice and the second, while fishing. Read on for stories about school open enrollment, claims by a Stevens Point firm that the state isn't playing fair with contracts and details of weekend snowfall in southern Wisconsin.
Monday, February, 04, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Upcoming 'Supreme' primary spurs partisan exchange; county mulls fines over health coverage; DNR sets panfish meetings, more state news
Wisconsin News
Just days ahead of a primary election, spokesmen for the incumbent and two challengers for the Wisconsin Supreme Court trade barbs about partisanship. Also, the WDNR says it wants public input on plans to manage the state's panfish population, plus stories about two major industrial fires, snow conditions up north and more.
Friday, February, 01, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Wisconsin News
Just days ahead of a primary election, spokesmen for the incumbent and two challengers for the Wisconsin Supreme Court trade barbs about partisanship. Also, the WDNR says it wants public input on plans to manage the state's panfish population, plus stories about two major industrial fires, snow conditions up north and more.
Friday, February, 01, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Book Report: Going back keeps stories going
Sometimes an author doesn’t realize he’s got a good thing going and plunges on ahead when he might well have done better had he looked back.
Friday, February, 01, 2013 - River Falls Journal - News
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Sometimes an author doesn’t realize he’s got a good thing going and plunges on ahead when he might well have done better had he looked back.
Friday, February, 01, 2013 - River Falls Journal - News
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One death blamed on ice storm; Good Samaritans fall off overpass; Fishing guide dies after falling through ice; more briefs
Wisconsin News
At least one death in Wisconsin was blamed on Sunday’s snow and ice storm. Authorities said a woman was killed and another person was injured in a three-vehicle crash near Boyceville in Dunn County.
Monday, January, 28, 2013 - New Richmond News - News
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At least one death in Wisconsin was blamed on Sunday’s snow and ice storm. Authorities said a woman was killed and another person was injured in a three-vehicle crash near Boyceville in Dunn County.
Monday, January, 28, 2013 - New Richmond News - News
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Activist speaker slams Republican policies in Walker's presence Monday; HS grad rates rise; 'Native Mob' trial starts, more state briefs
Wisconsin News
The widow of Milwaukee civil rights activist Fr. James Groppi railed against Act 10 and the likihood of more mining in Wisconsin when she spoke Monday at a Capitol ceremony. Also, high school graduation rates are climbing in Wisconsin and a former aide to Scott Walker is to be sentenced Tuesday, plus more state news.
Tuesday, January, 22, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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The widow of Milwaukee civil rights activist Fr. James Groppi railed against Act 10 and the likihood of more mining in Wisconsin when she spoke Monday at a Capitol ceremony. Also, high school graduation rates are climbing in Wisconsin and a former aide to Scott Walker is to be sentenced Tuesday, plus more state news.
Tuesday, January, 22, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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UPDATE: Missing Northland snowmobiler found alive; Sole hearing on mining bill set for this Wednesday, plus more state briefs
Wisconsin News
Two days after he went missing in sub-zero weather, a Superior man has been found alive, walking on frozen Nemadji River after his sled ran out of fuel. Also majority Republicans say they’ll hold only one public hearing on their bill to encourage new mining in Wisconsin, plus more state briefs.
Monday, January, 21, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Wisconsin News
Two days after he went missing in sub-zero weather, a Superior man has been found alive, walking on frozen Nemadji River after his sled ran out of fuel. Also majority Republicans say they’ll hold only one public hearing on their bill to encourage new mining in Wisconsin, plus more state briefs.
Monday, January, 21, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Walker's 'State of the State' airs tonight; high court shuns voter ID case; inmate wins lawsuit over 'Nutraloaf'; more state news
Wisconsin News
Gov. Scott Walker has hinted that job creation, not cutting taxes, will be his primary focus for the year to come. Also, Wisconsin's Supreme Court has again declined to hear the voter ID case, food prices inched upward 2 percent in the past year, an inmate has won a lawsuit over bad jail food, plus more news from around Wisconsin.
Tuesday, January, 15, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Wisconsin News
Gov. Scott Walker has hinted that job creation, not cutting taxes, will be his primary focus for the year to come. Also, Wisconsin's Supreme Court has again declined to hear the voter ID case, food prices inched upward 2 percent in the past year, an inmate has won a lawsuit over bad jail food, plus more news from around Wisconsin.
Tuesday, January, 15, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Designer drug claims young man’s life
Wisconsin News
Milwaukee County has recorded its first death from a designer drug called methoxetamine (meth-ux-et’-uh-meen) – Mexxy for short.
Friday, January, 11, 2013 - River Falls Journal - Wisconsin News
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Milwaukee County has recorded its first death from a designer drug called methoxetamine (meth-ux-et’-uh-meen) – Mexxy for short.
Friday, January, 11, 2013 - River Falls Journal - Wisconsin News
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