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Rice Lake Chronotype

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Barron County voters chose GOP but Dems won statewide

Barron County bucked the trend at the polls Tuesday. Although the county voted heavily for GOP candidates at the top of the ticket, statewide voters sent Democrat David Crowley to the governor’s office and Attorney General Josh Kaul will be returning to duty. Crowley ran against Republican Tom Tiffany, who declined to seek reelection to the 7th Congressional District to run for governor. Barron County voters gave Tiffany 12,613 votes, including 1,767 votes from Rice Lake. Crowley received 7,550 votes in Barron County, including 1,564 from Rice Lake. The AP called the race for Crowley at 10:28 p.m., but Tiffany had conceded earlier in the evening. With Tiffany running for governor, the 7th Congressional District seat was open to a newcomer, and Trump-backed Republican Michael Alfonso faced off against Democrat Fred Clark. The AP called the race for Alfonso at approximately 10 p.m. He earned 1,717 votes in Rice Lake and a total of 12,246 in Barron County en route to the win. Clark received 1,612 in Rice Lake and a total of 7,885 in Barron County. Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney failed to unseat Attorney General Josh Kaul but carried Barron County. Toney took 12,287 votes

Barron County, WI · 2d

Rice Lake Chronotype

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Main Street Mercantile opens in downtown Rice Lake

Main Street Mercantile officially opened in downtown Rice Lake on Tuesday, Nov. 3, with a Chamber ribbon-cutting. It is located at 10 N. Main St., next to Moon Gate. Owners Pete Brunette and Susan Rich-Brunette had P & J Pawn at 1664 20½ St. (Highway SS) between Rice Lake and Cameron for the past several years. When the building they were leasing was put up for sale, they not only relocated but changed their business name. “I am excited to bring something unique, affordable and fun to our downtown community,” said Rich-Brunette, a lifelong resident of Rice Lake. She explained how their business got its start. “My husband and I purchased an online business in 2018,” she said. “After operating it online for a couple of years, we decided to take our business in a new direction and opened a used merchandise, pawn, coin and purchased-goods store.” Rich-Brunette added, “Our goal is to provide a unique shopping experience that is different from the ordinary. We want our store to be a place where people can come in, browse, find great bargains, sell or pawn items, and simply enjoy themselves. Most importantly, we want to be part of the Rice Lake

Rice Lake, WI · 2d

Rice Lake Chronotype

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Ten of Barron County’s centenarians share longevity tips

Ten of Barron County’s oldest residents shared some of their tips for longevity at the annual Centenarian Celebration put on by the county Aging and Disability Resource Center on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Lehman’s. After a welcome by ADRC Director Jennifer Jako, three other county officials greeted the centenarians and their families. County Board Chairman Louie Okey thanked them for “your wisdom and century’s worth of contributions to our Barron County area.” County Administrator Jeff French shared some of the notable happenings from a century ago, such as the invention of the television, followed soon after by the invention of TV dinners. He said AT&T put through its first transatlantic phone call. Winnie the Poo was first introduced, and Babe Ruth hit three home runs in a World Series game as a New York Yankee. County Supervisor Patti Anderson, who also chairs the Commission on Aging and said she hopes to reach the century mark some day, told them “age is not a number,” and that “health is about balance, not perfection,” and that “staying active is the key.”

Barron County, WI · 2d

Leader Telegram

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Dunn County proposes reduced services, lower taxes

MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Board of Supervisors is expected to vote on its 2027 operating budget in the coming week, as the current proposal would lower the tax rate but see a reduction in services. The proposed budget comes in at roughly $117.4 million, dropping from their budget in 2026 that came in at $129.8 million. County Manager Dan Dunbar said that total includes the cost of benefits such as health insurance. One of the impacts of the proposed budget is a county tax levy increase of 1% to $25.36 million. However, equalized property value growth throughout the county would ultimately allow the county tax rate to decrease from $4.30 per $1,000 of equalized value in 2026 to $4.04 in 2027. A decreasing tax rate has been a trend for the county since 2020. Public budget discussions started in September when Dunn County recognized a budget gap of $1.4 million. Dunbar said the budget as presented is balanced, but changes had to be made to address the deficit. “Just like anybody, we have to buy fuel and buy other supplies, and the cost of inflation is going up. So in order to meet that and in order to live

Dunn County, WI · 3d

drydenwire.com

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Sawyer County Disposition and Warrant Status Reports - Nov. 5, 2026

SAWYER COUNTY, WI -- DrydenWire has been informed by the Sawyer County Clerk of Courts Office the following Criminal and Traffic Disposition and Warrant Status Reports for Sawyer County. The weekly Criminal & Traffic Disposition and Warrant Status reports for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn Counties are published...

Sawyer County, WI · 1d

WEAU-TV 13

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Live music performance venue proposed for former downtown Micon theater

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - A live music performance venue is planning to open at the former downtown Micon Cinemas location. As WEAU 13 News reported in October, Micon Cinemas announced they were selling their downtown location. They cited extensive smoke damage and ongoing challenges related to parking as the reasons.

Eau Claire, WI · 5h

News8000com WKBT News 8

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Western Wisconsin school districts face budget gaps after voters reject funding referendums

BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis. (WKBT) — Voters in several local school districts rejected requests for more funding Tuesday, leaving districts with budget problems to solve.

Black River Falls, WI · 23h

Sawyer County Record

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Referendum results: Winter school funding passes; Town of Hayward facilities proposal rejected

Winter School District voters on Tuesday Nov. 3 passed an operational funding referendum by a vote of 1,174 ‘Yes’ to 546 ‘No.’ Town of Hayward voters rejected a facilities referendum proposal to renovate the existing town hall and build a new fire station and highway department facility, with a vote of 1,067 ‘No’ to 657 ‘Yes.’ Other Sawyer County vote totals from Tuesday’s election included: —Governor/Lieutenant Governor: Tom Tiffany/David Varnam (Republican) 5,123; David Crowley/Sarah Godlewski (Democrat), 4,058. In the state-wide vote, Crowley/Godlewski won over Tiffany/Varnam, 54.1% to 45.9%. —U.S. Congress 7th District Representative: Michael Alfonso (R), 4,930; Fred Clark (D), 4,174. District-wide, Alfonso won, 56.1% to 43.9%. —State Senator, District 25: Erik Severson (R), 5,082; Charly Ray (D), 4,053. District-wide, Severson won by 52.8% to 47.2%. —State Assembly, District 74: Chanz Green (R), 5,063; Paul Johnson (D), 4,032. District-wide, Green won, 58.3% to 41.7%. —Wisconsin Attorney General: Josh Kaul (D), 4,099; Eric Toney (R) 5,016; state-wide, Kaul won over Toney, 54.7% to 45.3% —Running unopposed, Bryan Deyo received 7,060 votes for Sawyer County Sheriff, and Marge Kelsey received 7,024 votes for Sawyer County Clerk of Court.

Hayward, WI · 2d

Yahoo!

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‘In the trenches’: Wisconsin’s struggling small businesses could turn a Trump ally’s district blue

After 18 years in business, Erin Klaus is closing her storefront, a handmade artisan market in downtown Eau Claire, Wisconsin, at the end of the year. She opened Tangled Up in Hue amid a recession, during a time when downtown was "kind of a ghost town", weathering construction and the pandemic. But the current economic crisis proved too much. She's seen a downward trend in sales for two years, and was dipping into her own pocket from her other job, as the executive director of business non-profit Downtown Eau Claire Inc, to pay staff.

Eau Claire, WI · 3d

menomonieminute.com

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WisDOT holding public involvement meeting on WIS 25 project - Nov. 9

Proposed work builds roundabouts at County BB West, County BB East. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is holding a public involvement meeting to share details about a proposed intersection improvement project on WIS 25 at County BB West and County BB East north of the Dunn County city of Menomonie.

Dunn County, WI · 1d

menomonieminute.com

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8 County Outdoor Recreation Project Event - November 9th

Join us as we celebrate the completion of two major outdoor recreation plans, reconnect with partners across the region, and look ahead to what's next for the 8-County Outdoor Recreation Project!. Monday, November 9, 2026. 2:00 - 4:00 PM. Roger Marten Center. 120 S Franklin St. Mondovi, WI 54755. Who...

Trempealeau County, WI · 1d

Leader Telegram

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Historic Eau Claire cemetery entered into state register

EAU CLAIRE — History is everywhere, according to UW-Eau Claire University Archivist Greg Kocken. It’s often just a matter of recognizing it. The State Historic Preservation Review Board has approved Forest Hill Cemetery to enter the State Register of Historic Places, a promising step into the location eventually being seen as an entrant in the national register, administered by the National Park Service (NPS). With Forest Hill Cemetery being a landscape, Kocken says those can be harder to see entered into the National Register of Historic Places compared to pieces of architecture — buildings often carry aesthetic markers of their respective eras, as well as encompassing famous figures or historic events that took place in the past. The university archivist argues that cemeteries as a whole have a place as important cultural landmarks though, and understanding their importance has become a noticeable trend in recent years. “Right now we’re starting to recognize that those cemeteries are important parts of our communities. They’re historic landscapes,” Kocken said. “They’re part of the cultural identity of a community. It’s more than just the memorials that are present there — it’s the cemetery itself as a part of the city, and recognizing that is

Eau Claire, WI · 2d

WEAU-TV 13

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Eau Claire council members propose changes to downtown paid parking hours, rates

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Less than four months after the start of paid parking in downtown Eau Claire, changes in the rates and times are being proposed. Paid parking went into effect in downtown Eau Claire on August 1, 2026. It’s been met with criticism from the community and many business owners.

Eau Claire, WI · 7h

FOX 21 Online

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Doors stay open for the Winter School District as referendum passes

WINTER, Wis. (KQDS-TV) – Good news for the Winter School District: voters passed the school district’s operational referendum, keeping the doors open for many more years to come. The Winter School District asks its taxpayers to raise an additional $1.5 million through the 2030-2031 school year. The referendum...

Winter, WI · 2d

WEAU-TV 13

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Jeff Smith defeats challenger Michele Magadance Skinner in Wisconsin’s 31st Senate District race

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Jeff Smith will be returning to Madison to represent Wisconsin’s 31st Senate District. He defeated challenger Michele Magadance Skinner who currently represents District 11 on the Eau Claire County Board of Supervisors. This will be Smith’s third term as senator in the state legislature....

Wisconsin · 2d

WSAW

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Verizon assures Sen. Baldwin Wisconsin customers won’t lose landlines as copper beging phased out

Verizon assures Sen. Baldwin Wisconsin customers won’t lose landlines as copper beging phased out.

Baldwin, WI · 2d

wxpr.org

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Grants to improve internet access awarded in Price, Vilas and Iron Counties

Projects in Price, Vilas and Iron Counties are among those approved statewide for funding to improve high speed internet service. The Governor’s office and the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin said nearly $58-million-dollars will help expand access to high-speed internet in unserved communities. “Access to high-speed internet is a...

Vilas County, WI · 10h

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Local lawmakers react to shift in Madison ahead of new session

WISCONSIN (Northern News Now) - Two lawmakers representing Northern Wisconsin in Madison said a shift in the state’s political landscape is changing their legislative plans for the new session. Northern News Now spoke with newly elected Republican Erik Severson and re-elected Democrat Angela Stroud. Severson represents Wisconsin’s 25th District,...

Wisconsin · 1d

FOX2548 & WIProud

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Local school districts weigh in on school funding outcomes

WINTER, Wis., (WLAX, WEUX)- Local school districts are weighing in on the current state of school funding following Tuesdays’ election. We previously shared voters rejected 34 Wisconsin school referendums and approved 45. The Winter School District is celebrating. Their doors will now remain open. Their operational referendum passed. Taxpayers voting to approve an additional $1.5 […]

Wisconsin · 9h

menomonieminute.com

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Colfantastic Christmas in the Village - December 4th

Get ready for a magical evening in Colfax filled with Christmas cheer, community fun, and holiday traditions!. Join us for a MEAT RAFFLE, yummy treats, and holiday fun! The meat raffle drawing will take place right before the parade!. HOT COCOA. Warm up with delicious hot cocoa provided by Bethany...

Colfax, WI · 21h