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Ashland Daily Press

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Stone ending 16-year tenure with Cable Natural History Museum

For Emily Stone, the connections are clear. She traces them past the food web, “a thousand steps farther,” all the way to the stars. “We wouldn’t have iron for our blood unless there were supernovas. Our solar system was made out of the cloud of dust from a previously exploded star,” she said. “Everything just keeps getting recycled. “And then all of that energy that comes in from the sun just keeps getting passed around through all of life, and some of it escapes back into space. Everything’s connected.” After 16 years as naturalist and education director at the Cable Natural History Museum, Stone will leave the job Dec. 31. She is moving to Silver Bay, Minn., to be with her fiance and to take a sabbatical “until the finances run out.” The tagline on her Substack page sums up her worldview: “A shimmering web of relationships connects everything.” Mimi Crandall, a museum board member, called Stone 16 years ago to offer her the job. “We were looking for an education director at the time as well as a naturalist,” Crandall said. “She said, ‘I don’t want to be the education director. I want to be a naturalist. I want

Cable, WI · 3d

wwisradio.com

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New Baiting And Feeding Ban For Taylor County Effective Dec. 1

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources was recently notified by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection that a farm-raised deer on a deer farm in Taylor County tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). This positive result is within 10 miles of the border of both Chippewa and Clark counties.

Taylor County, WI · 1d
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Rice Lake Chronotype

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School Board hears that Booster Club could use a ‘boost’ in members

The Rice Lake Board of Education heard an update on the All Sports Booster Club at its meeting on Monday, Nov. 9, including its need for a boost in membership. School Board Member Nellie Scheurer, said she is among just a few — two of them whose kids have already graduated — who make up the Booster Club, which meets on the first Wednesday of every month during the school year at 5 p.m. in the south lobby of the high school. It sometimes meets during the summer. She said there has been some confusion on what the Booster Club does and does not fund, so she wanted to clear that up and hope an update inspires more parents of athletes to join the club. Most recently the Booster Club funded a Salute to Service and flyover before a home football game at the beginning of October. “Why?” she asked. “Because it is the right thing to do to recognize those who have dedicated their lives to the service of others. No, it is not necessarily an athletics-related event, but it is a community-centered one and giving back to the community is an important message to teach kids.” Scheurer said

Rice Lake, WI · 2d

Rice Lake Chronotype

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Peterson, Hightower win first place in Patriot’s Pen essay contest

The Rice Lake Veterans of Foreign Wars Post has announced the top three winners from each of two schools in its annual Patriot’s Pen essay contest. The theme of the contest was “What a veteran taught me about America.” The winners were awarded plaques and monetary prizes at the Veterans Day program at Rice Lake Middle School. Winners from Rice Lake Middle School, are Tanzania Hightower, first; Ana Luz Jevne, second; and Aadisyn Grove, third. Placing in the top three from St. Joseph School in Rice Lake are Michael Peterson, first; Mary Smith, second; and Elise Williams, third. The first-place winners received $150; second-place winners were awarded $100; and third-place winners were given $75. Peterson will advance to District 9 competition in December.

Rice Lake, WI · 1d

Rice Lake Chronotype

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Rice Lake’s Schmidt signs commitment to UW-Green Bay

For Rice Lake High School senior Addison Schmidt, she’s always dreamed of playing a sport in college. She’s not only going to get to do that, but she’ll be playing two. At a ceremony at Ole Olsen Gym on Wednesday, Nov. 11, Schmidt signed her letter of intent to join both the basketball and volleyball programs at UW-Green Bay. “I’m definitely really excited about it,” Schmidt said. “It’s definitely been one of my goals to play one or even two sports at the next level, so finding the right place for me that just so happened to be DI at two levels is super exciting and fun.” The three-sport standout for the Warriors has competed at the state level and earned all-conference honors in three sports — basketball, volleyball, and track and field. Schmidt wrapped up her high school volleyball career last month as the program’s leader in both kills (1,271) and blocks (396). She has twice earned second team all-conference honors, and this season was named to the first team. Schmidt was a Wisconsin Volleyball Coaches Association All-State honorable mention as a sophomore and junior and this year was an American Volleyball Coaches Association All-Region selection. As of her

Rice Lake, WI · 1d

Sawyer County Record

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Hayward Veteran of Year event honors veterans, supporters

American Legion Post 218 held their annual Veterans Day dinner and recognition program Saturday Nov. 7 at the Hayward Veterans Community Center. They honored Jamie Principe as Veteran of the Year, Theresa Moore as Veterans Auxiliary Member of the Year and Tim Conner for his work with the Sons of the American Legion. Hayward High School graduate and Wisconsin Army National Guard Sgt. Cody Jensen spoke about his service during the current war in the Middle East, as his unit came under fire earlier this year from bomb-carrying Iranian drones while stationed in Bahrain. Jensen enlisted in the Wisconsin Army National Guard combat engineers in January 2009 and served for nine years. He re-enlisted twice starting in 2021. In December 2025, he deployed to Kuwait with Bravo Battery of the 121st Field Artillery in support of Operation Epic Fury. While stationed in Bahrain—a “beautiful country”—in February this year, his unit “took incoming” fire from the enemy, from 200 tactical ballistic missiles and 350 Shahed drones, which are like “flying lawn mowers with 150 pounds of explosives,” Jensen said. “After 230 bunker calls, we stopped counting.” “Thankfully, none of the U.S. service members were killed in action,” Jensen said. “Unfortunately, our

Hayward, WI · 2d

drydenwire.com

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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 · 1d

WEAU-TV 13

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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

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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 · 17h

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

rejournals.com

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Kraus-Anderson completes construction of two middle schools in New Richmond

Kraus-Anderson completed construction on New Richmond Middle School and Paperjack Elementary in New Richmond, Wisconsin. Both projects, totaling $99 million, were designed by Wold Architects & Engineers. Construction of both schools began in June of 2025. New Richmond Middle School – 920 Riley Ave. The $77,226 million, 200,000-square-foot project...

New Richmond, WI · 2d

menomonieminute.com

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Dunn County adopts 2027 budget with lower property tax rate

The Dunn County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday adopted the county's 2027 budget that lowers the county property tax rate for the seventh consecutive year. The adopted budget establishes a county tax levy of approximately $25.36 million, an increase of less than 1 percent over the current year. Growth in Dunn County's equalized property value allowed the county tax rate to decrease from $4.30 to $4.04 per $1,000 of equalized value, a reduction of more than 6 percent.

Dunn County, WI · 1d

isanti-chisagocountystar.com

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Isanti and Chisago County Court Reports, Nov. 1 - 7

David Lucas Goebel (DOB 06/29/2003) of Isanti, was charged Nov. 2 with Financial Transaction Card Fraud-Use-No Consent. Jason William Tillmans (DOB 12/29/1972) of Minneapolis, was charged Nov. 5 with Drugs - 1st Degree - Possess 50 grams or more - cocaine or methamphetamine. Michael Eugene Tabaka (DOB 08/16/1961) of Isanti,...

Isanti, MN · 20h