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Spooner Advocate

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County goes over proposed 2026-27 budget

SHELL LAKE — The Washburn County Finance Committee held its public hearing on the 2027 proposed budget on Thursday, Nov. 5. Chair Stephen Smith presented the budget summary, which proposed a levy against all taxable property for $11,942,491 for county purposes, as specifically enumerated in the 2027 budget. The proposed mill rate is $2.249 per $1,000 of equalized valuation. The mill rate this year is lower than 2026, which was $2.40. During public comment, Linda Zillmer of the Village of Birchwood thanked all the county departments and staff for their work. However, she noted that no other County Board supervisors were present beyond the Finance Committee members that night. “This is one of the most important documents a county can adopt,” she said. She said it would be helpful to have the TV screens in the board room display the information when presenting the budget. She said other counties have a budget presentation with exhibits for the full board. Zillmer also suggested creating a full-time nutrition/wellness educator position and cutting the Washburn County Tourism Association budget to add this position. She said some items suggested for the budget failed due to lack of a second motion in discussions at previous

Washburn County, WI · 2d

FOX2548 & WIProud

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Fundraising for free veteran gym access

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis., (WLAX, WEUX) – Going to the gym takes a lot of motivation so here’s some for this weekend. CrossFit Chippewa Falls is hosting a fundraiser this Saturday to help continue giving area veterans free access to their facility. Allison Short, the gym’s owner, says at the core of this fundraiser is the […]

Chippewa Falls, WI · 1d

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Adams awesome in winning both Modified and Midwest Modified National titles

Cameron, Wisconsin’s Blake Adams isn’t just the son of 5-time WISSOTA National Champion Kevin Adams anymore. At just the age of 17, he now has 3-time WISSOTA national championships of his own to brag about. After a 53-win season between his WISSOTA Modified and WISSOTA Midwest Modified, he pulled off the unthinkable double, winning both the Modified and Midwest Modified National titles in the same season.

Cameron, WI · 1d
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Voters give some Wisconsin school districts a financial lifeline, others face dire cuts

Voters in Sawyer County kept the small, rural school district of Winter alive by passing an operational referendum in the November midterm election. District leaders were preparing to dissolve the district if voters had rejected the tax levy increase. Other districts that failed referendums are facing the same threat, as...

Wisconsin · 1d
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Healthcare facilities prepared for patients with measles

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - More than 551 measles cases have been reported in Wisconsin. Chippewa, Clark, Dunn, Buffalo, and Jackson counties have all been affected. Healthcare facilities are on the lookout for measles, many having signs with a list of symptoms to be aware of. This includes high fever, red eyes, and a rash on the face.

Eau Claire County, WI · 1d

wisconsin.golf

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The Scoop: Her view of college golf will come in Minnesota as Avery Voeltz of Spooner announces decision to play at Division III St. Olaf

The Scoop: News and notes from around junior golf in Wisconsin. In her four years on the girls golf team at Spooner High School, senior Avery Voeltz saw the sport from just about every angle during her time — and her climb — with the Rails. She saw...

Spooner, WI · 2d

WBAY Green Bay

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Force Fields festival announces 2027 lineup with GRiZ, Subtronics

CADOTT, Wis. (WBAY) - Chippewa Valley Music Festivals announced the lineup Thursday for Force Fields: Episode III — Celestial Summons, which returns to Cadott June 4-5, 2027. GRiZ and Subtronics are headlining the third annual electronic dance music festival, according to a news release. The announcement follows the festival’s...

Cadott, WI · 1d

WausauPilot

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Your letters: Green energy robs green countryside

There’s something special about wide-open fields and the peace of Wisconsin’s beautiful countryside. Isn’t it ironic that some state officials push so hard for “green” energy while supporting projects that replace the productive farmland that makes Wisconsin special? When will it stop?. Twenty-three years ago,...

Barron County, WI · 1d

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Polk County Shop with a Cop Program Seeks Community Support Ahead of Christmas

ST. CROIX FALLS, WI — The St. Croix Falls Police Department is once again preparing to spread holiday cheer to children throughout Polk County through its annual Shop with a Cop program. With a fundraising goal of $20,000, the department is asking local businesses and community members to help make this year's event a success.

Polk County, WI · 2d

FOX 21 Online

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"Last Runner Standing" trail race to return to Solon Springs

SOLON SPRINGS, Wis. (KQDS-TV) -- For the 2nd year in a row, NCTRaces, a nonprofit trail-running organization, is challenging runners to run as long as they can. The "NCTRaces 15x" trail race is a simple, 1-mile loop, with each racer having to complete the loop in a 15-minute timeframe before setting off again on another loop, until there is only one runner still on the trail.

Solon Springs, WI · 1d

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Dunn County Board Meeting 11/10/2026

In accordance with the provisions of Section 19.84, Wisconsin Statutes, notice is hereby given that a public meeting of the DUNN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 7:00 pm. in Room 54 of the Dunn County Government Center, 3001 US Highway 12 East in Menomonie, Wisconsin. The building entrance for public meetings is on the lower level of the Government Center and will be open 30 minutes ahead of the meeting start time.

Dunn County, WI · 2d

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Spooner School Board President Elected to Statewide WASB Board of Directors

SPOONER, WI — Joe Weiss was elected to the Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Association of School Boards on October 6. President of the Spooner Area School District Board of Education, Weiss began his term immediately upon election during the WASB Region 1 Fall Regional Meeting in Hayward.

Spooner, WI · 1d

FOX 21 Online

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Pearl Harbor documentary honors Wisconsin Man whose warning went unanswered

SUPERIOR, Wis. (KQDS-TV) -- On Veterans Day, a special screening of the documentary titled, "The Pearl Harbor Prophet," made its debut at the Richard I. Bong Museum in Superior. The documentary tells the story of George Harmon, a former mayor of Spooner, Wis., who wrote a letter to then-President Roosevelt...

Superior, WI · 1d