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Saturday Jul 12 | WisDOT

Highway improvements planned on WIS 46 begining July 14 in Polk County

Beginning Monday, July 14, WIS 46 from US 8 to just south of the Village of Balsam Lake will be resurfaced.

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Sun Jun 22, 2008

Green Bay Press-Gazette

News in Northeastern Wisconsin

The Village Board recently amended the planned unit development for the Ashwaubenon Boardwalk for a new upscale hotel.

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Related Topix: Ashwaubenon, WI, Wisconsin, Brown County, WI, Clear Lake, WI, Centuria, WI

Mon Jun 16, 2008

myKawartha

Sign up for shoreline cleanup

If animals could remove our garbage, they would. Until they're able to, you can help by joining the TD Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup at several locations around the Kawarthas.

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Sat May 31, 2008

The Chetek Alert

Area students receive degrees from UW-BC

Margaret Cleek, professor emeritus and former provost and interim chancellor for the UW Colleges, was the keynote speaker at the University of Wisconsin-Barron County commencement ceremony Thursday.

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Related Topix: Wisconsin, Barron County, WI, Amery, WI, Birchwood, WI, Bloomer, WI

Sat May 03, 2008

The Minneapolis-St. Paul Pioneer Press

Polk County 43rd Annual Governor's Fishing Opener / Doyle comes up empty at opener

“It was cold. I only have a few nibbles to brag about - which is sad.”

A Wisconsin fishing tradition continued Saturday: The governor did not catch a fish on opening day. via The Minneapolis-St. Paul Pioneer Press

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Related Topix: Bayfield County, WI, Amery, WI, Polk County, WI

Mon Apr 28, 2008

Rivertowns.net

Dresser man to run for 28th Assembly seat

“I'm running because I know that we can get our state back on the right track and make Wisconsin a great place to live, raise a family, work and retire”

Dresser man to run for 28th Assembly seat A Dresser man announced that he will be running for the 28th Assembly seat currently held by Rep. via Rivertowns.net

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Related Topix: Polk County, WI, Dresser, WI

Sat Apr 12, 2008

WEAU-TV Eau Claire

Man Sentenced For Battery to Officer

A Balsam Lake man pleads no contest to battery to a law enforcement officer after an argument at a gas station. via WEAU-TV Eau Claire

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Related Topix: Polk County, WI

Thu Apr 03, 2008

Inter-County Leader

GAM still in county hands: appeal not yet filed

“My colleagues In Wausau will make a decision very, very quickly”

GAM still in county hands: appeal not yet filed Gregg Westigard * BREAKING NEWS 26.MAR.08 AMERY/BALSAM LAKE - Golden Age Manor may still be in county hands Tuesday morning. via Inter-County Leader

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Related Topix: Amery, WI, Polk County, WI, Dresser, WI

Tue Apr 01, 2008

Inter-County Leader

New write-in candidates challenge Peterson, Larsen

New write-in candidates challenge Peterson, Larsen Gregg Westigard * BREAKING NEWS 26.MAR.08 BALSAM LAKE - Two new write-in candidates have joined the race for Polk County board seats in Tuesday's election. via Inter-County Leader

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Related Topix: Polk County, WI, Clayton, WI, Dresser, WI

Sun Mar 30, 2008

KARE-TV Minneapolis

Heavy Snow Warning issued for metro on Monday

A Heavy Snow Warning has been issued for the Twin Cities metro area and much of the southern half of the state. via KARE-TV Minneapolis

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Thu Mar 06, 2008

Inter-County Leader

$558,832 county shortfall tied to GAM

First, the payment of close to $589,000 in 2007 to cover GAM losses for 2005 and 2006 has led to a county shortfall for 2007. via Inter-County Leader

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Related Topix: Amery, WI, Polk County, WI, Luck, WI, Siren, WI

Tue Mar 04, 2008

Inter-County Leader

27.FEB.08 Sex offender will reside in Apple River Township

Sex offender will reside in Apple River Township Polk County Sheriffs Department 27.FEB.08 Ryan Olson is a convicted sex offender who will be released from prison Tuesday, March 11, and will reside in rural ... via Inter-County Leader

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Related Topix: Amery, WI, Polk County, WI

Sun Mar 02, 2008

Rivertowns.net

Bee die-off has northwest Wisconsin beekeepers worried

“Complete annihilation this year, all of my colonies died, none of them survived”

A widespread die-off of bees in northwestern Wisconsin could mean serious problems for farmers this year. via Rivertowns.net

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Related Topix: Polk County, WI, Apiculture, Science, Agriculture

Fri Feb 29, 2008

WisInfo

Fewer bees? Northwestern Wisconsin beekeepers worried about widespread kill

BALSAM LAKE - Beekeepers in northwestern Wisconsin say they're losing bees in great numbers. via WisInfo

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Related Topix: Apiculture, Science, Polk County, WI

Wed Feb 27, 2008

Inter-County Leader

Court date set for GAM suit

Gregg Westigard 27.FEB.08 BALSAM LAKE - The suit to stop the sale of Golden Age Manor, the Polk County-owned nursing home in Amery, finally has a judge and a court date. via Inter-County Leader

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Related Topix: Amery, WI, Washburn County, WI, Polk County, WI

Sun Feb 24, 2008

The Badger Herald Online

Victims call for cop psych exams

“What [the bill] will do is force county and local boards to look at the necessity of psychological examinations and spend $300 on a very wise investment”

In the wake of the October shootings in Crandon, state lawmakers considered a bill Thursday that would require a psychiatric exam for prospective police officers. via The Badger Herald Online

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Related Topix: Sister Bay, WI, Crandon, WI, Violent Crime

Fri Feb 22, 2008

Inter-County Leader

20.FEB.08 MAP?testing update given at Unity School Board meeting

“We are very proud of our students and staff for their efforts [in] increasing student achievement”

MAP?testing update given at Unity School Board meeting Marty Seeger 20.FEB.08 BALSAM LAKE - The Unity School Board held its regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. via Inter-County Leader

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Related Topix: Education Etc.

Wed Feb 20, 2008

Inter-County Leader

20.FEB.08 Highway shop referendum defeated

Highway shop referendum defeated Gregg Westigard 20.FEB.08 BALSAM LAKE - The vote was not close. via Inter-County Leader

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Related Topix: Polk County, WI

Mon Feb 18, 2008

Inter-County Leader

13.FEB.08 Polk residents to vote on highway facility

“There are lots of options and ways to cut expenses”

Polk residents to vote on highway facility Gregg Westigard 13.FEB.08 BALSAM LAKE - Polk County voters can express their opinion on building a new county highway facility when they go to the polls for the spring ... via Inter-County Leader

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Related Topix: Polk County, WI

Sat Feb 16, 2008

Inter-County Leader

Golden Age Manor suit delayed again

Gregg Westigard 13.FEB.08 BALSAM LAKE - The suit to stop the sale of Golden Age Manor is on hold while the court system is trying to find a judge to handle the case. via Inter-County Leader

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Related Topix: Burnett, WI, Rusk County, WI, Polk County, WI, Amery, WI, US Politics, US News, Barack Obama

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