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A state Assembly Democrat says he'll try again to move Wisconsin's spring elections to the fall. Rep. Gary Sherman, Port Wing, has tried before to eliminate the February and April voting. But he thinks the idea will be more popular this year, after just 19 percent of Wisconsin voters...

The head of the Wisconsin Bankers Association says most banks have lots of capital and are still eager to lend - even though one of every six lost money in the last quarter. The FDIC said Tuesday that 49 commercial and savings banks in Wisconsin did not turn a profit from June through...

The new owner of a coal-fired power plant in Cassville says it will burn wood waste instead. DTE Energy Services of Ann Arbor, Mich., said last week it would buy the EJ Stoneman plant from the parent company of the Wisconsin Public Service Corporation. State and federal regulating...

In the weeks ahead, we will have the important responsibility of electing two new members to the River Falls School Board. We all agree that our school board members must have a commitment to quality education. We need school board members who are also committed to fiscal reasonability. Stacy...

The primary election to determine the final candidates for Branch 4 of the St. Croix County Circuit Court Judge position is Tuesday. Charles Harris possesses all the qualities necessary to be an outstanding judge. Chuck and his wife, Vickie, have been residents of Hudson for over...

We would like to encourage local school district residents to support Stacy Johnson Myers in her candidacy for the school board. We have an opportunity to elect an outstanding citizen to serve our children and community. Stacy has a deep understanding of issues facing our school...

In the upcoming primary elections, I urge voters to support Rellen Hardtke for the River Falls school board. Her background and experience as an educator and a health benefits actuary make her extraordinarily qualified to help lead our school district. She is the best choice to keep...

Serving the city of River Falls on a board or commission is, unfortunately, a mostly thankless job. Nevertheless, dedicated people continue to volunteer, sometimes for long periods of time. Two individuals, Mike Danielson and Brian Gresback, are shining examples of long term commitment,...

I have been a resident of this city since 1999. My father-in-law passed on to me love for this town. Since my wife's family helped to found this town and Bruce Foster is not here to comment, I will. I am deeply concerned about our new city hall, our citizens' hall. First, I am not...

Next Tuesday the field of five candidates running for St. Croix County's newly created Branch 4 Circuit Court Judge position will be pared to just two finalists. Of the five candidates, one attorney, Howard Cameron, has what it takes to be an outstanding fit, both for our county's...