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Home Sweet Home: China in Minnesota
All of you who've read my posts are awesome. Thank you for following along. While I'm sad to see this journey end, I'm excited with anticipation because this was just my first try. I'll be writing man...
Posted on 10/27/12 at 11:31 AM
OCCUPY WALLSTREETER GETS WORTHLESS DEGREE AND IT'S OUR FAULT
Did you hear Rush Limbaugh today? He had a segment on some Occupy Wall Street demonstrator whose picture was taken while she was writing in a journal. Apparently the journal entry was visible in the p...
Posted on 11/1/11 at 9:39 PM
Deep-fried everything on a stick
I'm going to reveal a secret: I've lived in Minnesota all my life but have never taken partin that quintessential rite of late summer- the consuming of deep-fried cheese curds (or deep-fried anything,...
Posted on 8/24/11 at 11:31 AM
New visitor center celebration at Grand Portage State Park
A new visitor center at Grand Portage State Park will be celebrated on Sept. 25, according to Minnesota Department of Natural Resources news release. Maples should be near their peak of fall color ...
Posted on 9/16/10 at 12:49 PM
Murphys Carnival
Well we just moved 40 trucks/rides from Fargo to Minot. They had a good run in Fargo, and now 10 days in The Magic City. Kathy is always looking for drivers. Pay is 50 cents a mile or $250 a da...
Posted on 7/20/10 at 6:49 PM
Lawmakers mull criminalizing resale of food stamps; new Walker-driven protest rules termed 'totalitarian'; permit OK'd for 5,300-cow farm, more state news
Wisconsin NewsA bill that would make it illegal to sell a person’s food-stamp benefits was endorsed Thursday by a state Assembly committee – and it’s up for a vote Friday by a Senate panel. Also, new rules about protests near the Capitol appear aimed at silencing 'Solidarity Singers', plus stories about three people killed in a West Allis house fire, an update on storm-related power outtages and a former Antigo coach and principal sentenced for selling pot to teachers.
April 12, 2013
Minnesota lawmakers mull Wisconsin tax reciprocity again
Minnesota legislators are considering reinstating a deal with Wisconsin so people who live in one state and work in the other do not need to file two income tax returns.By Don Davis , March 02, 2011
Walker, Dayton's tax chat delayed
Wisconsin NewsA telephone call between Minnesota and Wisconsin governors about a tax dispute has been delayed until later this week.
By Don Davis , January 19, 2011
'Open for Business' signs irritant for some Minnesotans
Wisconsin NewsWisconsin's new Republican governor is taking the same tactic as Minnesota GOP legislators to help the economy: finding ways to help businesses so they can create more jobs. A Minnesota representative snipped Monday that Gov. Scott Walker should have applied the money spent on new signs, toward a tax debt to Minnesota.
By Don Davis , January 19, 2011
Drowning claims state ag secretary, UWRF grad Rod Nilsestuen
July 22, 2010
Lawsuit challenges lower electric rates for industries that add jobs
Wisconsin NewsThe Citizens Utility Board sued the PSC Tuesday, saying small businesses and residents would pay more to cover the discounts that the large industries get from Wisconsin Power and Light.
July 07, 2010
OWI penalties stiffen on July 1
There are new penalties in Wisconsin drunken driving laws and the most significant are primarily aimed at teenage offenders and those with multiple infractions. The new restrictions go into effect July 1, just in time for Independence Day weekend celebrations.By Jon Echternacht , May 19, 2010
School districts get overall reduction in state aid
Wisconsin NewsWisconsin school districts officially got the bad news many were expecting Thursday. The state released the final school aid figures and most districts are getting less than a year ago.
October 16, 2009
Final Assembly vote on the new state budget delayed; Democrats add amendments
Wisconsin NewsState Assembly Speaker Mike Sheridan says Democrats have the 50 votes they need to pass their version of the new state budget.
June 12, 2009
Art show June 7; free fishing June 6 and 7
An art and craft show is scheduled June 7 at Willow River State Park, 1034 County A. Free fishing runs both days.June 04, 2009
Letter: Against smoke-free legislation
Why is it that people are missing the point entirely? Last week’s editorial, “Smoking ban has pros, cons, “but is generally best for all” shows the ignorance of people today.By Juliann Anderson, Hudson , May 22, 2009
Letter: In favor of smoke-free state
On behalf of a tobacco-free healthcare campus committed to public health, I urge legislators to act now to make Wisconsin the 25th state with a comprehensive smoke-free workplace policy.By David R. Miller, River Falls , May 22, 2009
Letter: Dislikes smoking law
Is not separate, but equal, OK? I realize the danger of second-hand smoke, but here’s a novel idea: Don’t go in a smoking establishment. There are plenty of smoke-free places you can patronize; must the non-smokers have their way in both public and private business?By John Windolff, Hudson , May 15, 2009
HHS musicians at state fest
Eleven Hudson High School students have qualified to perform at a Wisconsin School Music Association State Solo & Ensemble Festival. Eleven sites statewide are holding the festivals April 25 and May 2.April 22, 2009
Park seeks artists for show
A few spaces are still available for artists and fine crafters at the eighth annual Art Along the Willow from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, June 7, at the park, 1034 County A.April 17, 2009
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