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Letter: Criminal frame of mind is the wrong approach to gun-control debate
My head spins: “Regardless of any gun control legislation, criminals will find a way to purchase firearms.”
Thursday, January, 17, 2013 - River Falls Journal - Opinion
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My head spins: “Regardless of any gun control legislation, criminals will find a way to purchase firearms.”
Thursday, January, 17, 2013 - River Falls Journal - Opinion
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Man who aims gun later gives his reasons: He's a Marine, and certain people from Minnesota are out to get him
River Falls police caught and arrested a 20-year-old Zimmerman, Minn., man after 2 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, at the downtown Holiday store for possession of a firearms facsimile, drug paraphernalia and marijuana, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. The man was allegedly involved in an altercation in the 200 block of East Elm Street where he pointed a handgun at people before running off.
Tuesday, December, 04, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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River Falls police caught and arrested a 20-year-old Zimmerman, Minn., man after 2 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, at the downtown Holiday store for possession of a firearms facsimile, drug paraphernalia and marijuana, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. The man was allegedly involved in an altercation in the 200 block of East Elm Street where he pointed a handgun at people before running off.
Tuesday, December, 04, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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CVTC holds concealed carry license classes Sept. 6
Chippewa Valley Technical College will hold a class in River Falls to meet the training requirements necessary to receive a concealed carry license.
Wednesday, September, 05, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - News
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Chippewa Valley Technical College will hold a class in River Falls to meet the training requirements necessary to receive a concealed carry license.
Wednesday, September, 05, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - News
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Gun Show May 17-18 in Hudson
Hudson Sports and Civic Center Ice Arena will be the site of a gun show on from 3-8 p.m. Friday, May 17, and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, May 18.
Wednesday, May, 08, 2013 - River Falls Journal - News
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Hudson Sports and Civic Center Ice Arena will be the site of a gun show on from 3-8 p.m. Friday, May 17, and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, May 18.
Wednesday, May, 08, 2013 - River Falls Journal - News
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Anthony Velure convicted in shooting death of friend in River Falls
Anthony Palmer Velure, 27, pleaded no contest to homicide by handling a dangerous weapon Friday, Nov. 9, in St. Croix County Circuit Court. The felony charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and $25,000 fine.
Friday, November, 09, 2012 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Anthony Palmer Velure, 27, pleaded no contest to homicide by handling a dangerous weapon Friday, Nov. 9, in St. Croix County Circuit Court. The felony charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and $25,000 fine.
Friday, November, 09, 2012 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Editorial: Gun control: Time to take commons-sense steps for our protection
Editor’s Note: The following guest editorial was written by Eric Johnson, St. Croix County district attorney since 1989. Johnson, a graduate of Luther College and Hamline University School of Law, was also district attorney in Pierce County from 1984-89. He served as president of the Wisconsin District Attorney’s Association in 1990 and 1995. Since 1984 Johnson has been elected to district attorney positions as a Republican. It’s time. It’s time to enact and support meaningful and effective gun control and registration.
Friday, March, 01, 2013 - River Falls Journal - Opinion
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Editor’s Note: The following guest editorial was written by Eric Johnson, St. Croix County district attorney since 1989. Johnson, a graduate of Luther College and Hamline University School of Law, was also district attorney in Pierce County from 1984-89. He served as president of the Wisconsin District Attorney’s Association in 1990 and 1995. Since 1984 Johnson has been elected to district attorney positions as a Republican. It’s time. It’s time to enact and support meaningful and effective gun control and registration.
Friday, March, 01, 2013 - River Falls Journal - Opinion
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Letter: Blame entertainment industry for today’s shooting carnages
My thoughts and prayers go to all Newtown, Conn., mass-murder victims, dead or alive, but scathing criticism to the media and politicians. I am offended by the media calling the killer a “shooter.”
Friday, December, 28, 2012 - River Falls Journal - Opinion
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My thoughts and prayers go to all Newtown, Conn., mass-murder victims, dead or alive, but scathing criticism to the media and politicians. I am offended by the media calling the killer a “shooter.”
Friday, December, 28, 2012 - River Falls Journal - Opinion
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Drug unit busts heroin traffickers
Wisconsin News
A drug unit at Duluth-Superior has arrested 23 people after a six-month investigation into heroin trafficking in the Twin Ports. And as of June 7, the team still sought nine other suspects.
Friday, June, 08, 2012 - River Falls Journal - Wisconsin News
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Wisconsin News
A drug unit at Duluth-Superior has arrested 23 people after a six-month investigation into heroin trafficking in the Twin Ports. And as of June 7, the team still sought nine other suspects.
Friday, June, 08, 2012 - River Falls Journal - Wisconsin News
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Woman skirts jury duty for beach vacation
Wisconsin News
A juror who walked out on deliberations to take a vacation in Cancun probably won’t be happy when she returns.
Wednesday, August, 22, 2012 - River Falls Journal - Wisconsin News
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A juror who walked out on deliberations to take a vacation in Cancun probably won’t be happy when she returns.
Wednesday, August, 22, 2012 - River Falls Journal - Wisconsin News
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More information on man fatally shot in deputy standoff
A town of Eau Galle man was killed Saturday evening in a standoff with sheriff’s deputies. Patrick McDonnell, 51, was fatally wounded after he shot at least twice at law officers and they returned fire at 9:09 p.m. Sept. 22, said St. Croix County Sheriff John Shilts.
Monday, September, 24, 2012 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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A town of Eau Galle man was killed Saturday evening in a standoff with sheriff’s deputies. Patrick McDonnell, 51, was fatally wounded after he shot at least twice at law officers and they returned fire at 9:09 p.m. Sept. 22, said St. Croix County Sheriff John Shilts.
Monday, September, 24, 2012 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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UPDATE: Baldwin man shot by St. Croix County deputies
A Baldwin man is dead after St. Croix County Sheriff deputies shot and killed him Saturday night, Sept. 22, around 9 p.m.
Monday, September, 24, 2012 - New Richmond News - News
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A Baldwin man is dead after St. Croix County Sheriff deputies shot and killed him Saturday night, Sept. 22, around 9 p.m.
Monday, September, 24, 2012 - New Richmond News - News
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Feds involved in Roberts school fire investigation; $5,000 reward offered for arsonist's arrest
The ATF announced Wednesday it's offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the arrest of those responsible for the arson fire that caused an estimated $1.5 million in damage to the St. Croix Central Elementary School in Roberts early Tuesday morning.
Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - New Richmond News - News
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The ATF announced Wednesday it's offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the arrest of those responsible for the arson fire that caused an estimated $1.5 million in damage to the St. Croix Central Elementary School in Roberts early Tuesday morning.
Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - New Richmond News - News
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Suspect arrested in SCC school fire
Police announced a suspect has been arrested, following the investigation of the St. Croix Central Elementary School fire. The announcement was made at a community meeting to update parents and community members on efforts to resume classes.
Friday, May, 03, 2013 - New Richmond News - Hammond/Roberts
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Police announced a suspect has been arrested, following the investigation of the St. Croix Central Elementary School fire. The announcement was made at a community meeting to update parents and community members on efforts to resume classes.
Friday, May, 03, 2013 - New Richmond News - Hammond/Roberts
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Man claims gun-silencer ban violates constitutional rights
Wisconsin News
A suburban Milwaukee attorney told a judge Monday that a state law banning silencers for handguns goes against the constitutional right to keep-and-bear arms.
Wednesday, July, 25, 2012 - River Falls Journal - Wisconsin News
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A suburban Milwaukee attorney told a judge Monday that a state law banning silencers for handguns goes against the constitutional right to keep-and-bear arms.
Wednesday, July, 25, 2012 - River Falls Journal - Wisconsin News
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Sheriff’s radio ad on defense stirs controversy
Wisconsin News
Milwaukee County Sheriff David A. Clarke, Jr. says calling 911 and waiting for help to arrive isn’t always the best option.
Wednesday, January, 30, 2013 - River Falls Journal - Wisconsin News
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Milwaukee County Sheriff David A. Clarke, Jr. says calling 911 and waiting for help to arrive isn’t always the best option.
Wednesday, January, 30, 2013 - River Falls Journal - Wisconsin News
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Wisconsin total deer harvest continues increasing trend, sets archery buck record in 2012
MADISON –With data entry nearly complete, hunter-supplied numbers indicate that 366,747 deer were harvested in Wisconsin for the 2012 seasons, a 5% increase from 2011, according to Department of Natural Resources officials.
Thursday, January, 31, 2013 - River Falls Journal - Outdoors
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MADISON –With data entry nearly complete, hunter-supplied numbers indicate that 366,747 deer were harvested in Wisconsin for the 2012 seasons, a 5% increase from 2011, according to Department of Natural Resources officials.
Thursday, January, 31, 2013 - River Falls Journal - Outdoors
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Merits of liquor law ignites gun club debate
When Scott Andrzejczak applied for a liquor license to open a winery back in October, he probably never dreamed it would spark debate, confusion and discord that would linger for months.
Thursday, March, 14, 2013 - River Falls Journal - News
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When Scott Andrzejczak applied for a liquor license to open a winery back in October, he probably never dreamed it would spark debate, confusion and discord that would linger for months.
Thursday, March, 14, 2013 - River Falls Journal - News
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