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A new report released Wednesday, Sept. 25, by the Department of Health and Human Services finds that in Wisconsin, consumers will see increased competition in the Health Insurance Marketplace, leading to new and affordable choices for consumers. According to the report, Wisconsin...

United Way of Washington County-East in Stillwater and United Way St. Croix Valley in Hudson are teaming up for the fall United Way fundraising campaign kickoff event. The event, called “Hands Across the River,” will be a photo opportunity featuring approximately 200 volunteers...

First American Bank announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase Great Northern Bank of St. Michael, Minn., and will merge it into First American Bank. First American Bank, 2424 Monetary Blvd., Suite 107, is currently in the process of obtaining regulatory approval...

The Hudson City Council held a special meeting on June 12 to review options for a five-year financial plan that it is working on with financial advisor Sean Lentz of Ehlers and Associates. Lentz presented the council with three choices for increasing the city's property tax rate in...

Another report shows that Wisconsin's economic recovery lags behind most other states. The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia ranks Wisconsin 49th in an index of leading economic growth indicators. Wisconsin, with a negative index of .74%, was one of just five states to have an...

The city of Hudson will continue a grant program for community events and activities, but without funding it for now. The issue came before the City Council Monday night, with four of the five alderpersons present voting to continue the program. Alderperson Randy Morrissette II...

Dozens of parents converged on the State Capitol Feb. 19 to protest Governor Scott Walker's plan to let special needs' children attend private schools with tax-funded vouchers. Kimberly Nerone of Wauwatosa said public schools need to improve their already-strong programs for kids...

Wisconsin Assembly leaders say there's no way they'll approve a higher gasoline tax and a new vehicle registration fee that increases according to mileage driven. Those were the two main ideas endorsed Jan. 23 by a bi-partisan commission, which called on motorists to pay an average...