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    November 30, 2017
    'We're at the beginning': Water group’s recommendations focus on future
    In December 2016, the St. Croix County Board established a committee to study ground and surface water quality. The group, established in place...
    news/science-and-natureNovember 30, 2017 - 7:25pm
    November 27, 2017
    Wisconsin roundup: $300M La Crosse project points to Kwik Trip expansion; more state news stories
    LA CROSSE — A convenience store chain's announcement of a $300 million project in western Wisconsin falls in line with its plans to open 40-50...
    newsNovember 27, 2017 - 8:57am
    November 24, 2017
    A body found by deer hunters on the Wisconsin side of Interstate State Park was identified as a missing Twin Cities kayaker. File photo
    Wisconsin roundup: Body found at Interstate Park ID’d as missing kayaker; more state news stories
    ST. CROIX FALLS — A body found by deer hunters on the Wisconsin side of Interstate State Park was identified as a missing Twin Cities kayaker....
    newsNovember 24, 2017 - 8:58am
    November 23, 2017
    Jody Lenz, owner of Threshing Table, a community supported agriculture farm, has been forced to resort to buying bottled water for her family after her well water tested high in nitrates. John R. Russett / RiverTown Multimedia
    Reactions mixed on water group recommendations — now what?
    Jody Lenz pulled one side of the bench away from her long dining room table and sat down. Across the table against the wall, next to the hutch,...
    newsNovember 23, 2017 - 5:00pm
    November 22, 2017
    Construction crews excavating a basement for a proposed home in Nininger Township prompted an investigation when they discovered human remains. Researchers and neighbors have since identified the property as the former Rose Hill Cemetery site. Maureen McMullen / RiverTown Multimedia
    Construction turns up century-old cemetery near Hastings
    Sandra and Jim Herkenratt looked forward to having neighbors. For 38 years, the couple's home in Nininger township faced only an expansive farm...
    newsNovember 22, 2017 - 7:39pm
    Wisconsin roundup: State deer kill down 12 percent from last year’s opening weekend; more state news stories
    MADISON — Wisconsin hunters shot 12 percent fewer deer in the opening weekend of the nine day gun season, continuing a downward spiral that...
    newsNovember 22, 2017 - 10:02am
    Ag agent issue enters holding pattern in Pierce County
    Pierce County Board members finalized the 2018 budget without adding money for an agricultural agent — but left the door open for that...
    news/government-and-politicsNovember 22, 2017 - 8:28am
    November 21, 2017
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    Prairie Island nuclear plant completes refueling outage and maintenance projects
    The Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant resumed operations Nov. 20 after employees and contractors finished refueling and maintenance projects...
    newsNovember 21, 2017 - 8:00pm
    Rep. Shannon Zimmerman, R-River Falls, faced criticism this week after a video surfaced of him making comments about how women communicate. File photo
    Wisconsin roundup: Old remark by Zimmerman raises criticism; girl, 6, bags buck; more state news stories
    RIVER FALLS — A state representative who's trying to get elected to the Senate is the latest public figure to be questioned about his attitudes...
    newsNovember 21, 2017 - 9:17am
    November 20, 2017
    The DNR expects to release deer totals on Tuesday from last weekend's opener. Pictured is Nick Johnson of Prescott, who took this deer in 2016. File photo
    Wisconsin roundup: DNR to post opening weekend deer harvest totals Tuesday; more state news stories
    MADISON — The state DNR expects on Tuesday to release how many deer were shot during the opening weekend of the nine day gun season.
    newsNovember 20, 2017 - 8:24am
    November 19, 2017
    Back: Kerry McGuire, Williams Ortiz Arizmendi, Pablo Reyes, Jane Lorentzen, Helene Olson-Reed. Front: Diana Machado, Elena Flores, Dianne Aisenbrey, Santiago Jimenez. Submitted photoplay button
    They came home here as children
    Diana Machado came to Red Wing when she was 7 years old. She doesn't remember much about her childhood in El Salvador, except for the violence...
    newsNovember 19, 2017 - 9:00am
    November 17, 2017
    Wisconsin DNR officials warned deer hunters to be careful in selecting trees for deer stands due to emerald ash borer damage in some trees. Photo courtesy of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
    Wisconsin roundup: DNR warns hunters of emerald ash borer-weakened trees; more state news stories
    EAU CLAIRE — As 600,000 deer hunters hit the woods this weekend, they'll have to be more careful about where they put their tree stands.
    newsNovember 17, 2017 - 9:16am
    November 16, 2017
    Wisconsin roundup: Third western Wis. school threat probed; more state news stories
    MENOMONIE — Police in western Wisconsin are investigating a third high school threat within the past week.
    newsNovember 16, 2017 - 11:23am
    November 15, 2017
    Wisconsin roundup: Ag gonna happen — Walker says ‘Dairyland’ slogan staying on plates; more state news stories
    MADISON — Gov. Scott Walker says Wisconsin will continue to be "America's Dairyland." The Republican governor told Wisconsin Farm Report...
    newsNovember 15, 2017 - 9:50am
    November 13, 2017
    River Falls firefighters were assisted by other area firefighters in putting out a house fire on Highway 65 Saturday morning, Nov. 11. Assistant Fire Chief Mike Moody said flames could be seen coming from windows when firefighters arrived on scene. Photo courtesy River Falls Fire Department.
    Wis. plow driver spots house on fire, helps owner get to safety
    River Falls and other firefighters and emergency responders were sent to the scene of a structure fire near N7521 Highway 65, in the town of...
    newsNovember 13, 2017 - 2:44pm
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