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    August 14, 2018
    Knudson wins St. Croix Sheriff primary
    As of 10 p.m. Tuesday night with 42 of 42 county precincts reporting, incumbent Scott Knudson won the Republican primary for St. Croix County...
    news/government-and-politics7 hours 17 min ago
    Primary 2018 election results: Here’s how you voted
    These are the unofficial election results as of 11 p.m. Tuesday. St. Croix County Sheriff (Republican)*Scott Knudson, 4,571, (87.38 percent)...
    news/government-and-politics7 hours 32 min ago
    Wisconsin state news briefs: Governor's tweet: ‘Of course I don't want a boycott of Harley-Davidson’; more state news stories
    MADISON -- Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says he opposes the boycott of Harley-Davidson the president is suggesting.
    news/government-and-politics22 hours 51 min ago
    August 13, 2018
    Wisconsin state news briefs: Small plane crashes in cornfield near Beloit Airport; Authorities search for fugitive after weekend domestic incident; more state news briefs
    SOUTH BELOIT, Ill. -- All three people who were on a small plane when it crashed Sunday are expected to be okay. The National Transportation...
    news/government-and-politicsAugust 13, 2018 - 7:19am
    August 10, 2018
    NR woman sentenced to prison in federal court
    MADISON – A New Richmond woman who embezzled $300,600 from the company she co-founded and failed to pay $1.269 million in employee withholding...
    news/government-and-politicsAugust 10, 2018 - 12:00pm
    Changes made at Zumbrota campground as outbreak investigation continues
    As the investigation continues into an outbreak of a waterborne illness this summer at a Zumbrota campground, state health officials have been...
    news/government-and-politicsAugust 10, 2018 - 11:50am
    Wisconsin roundup:Accused cop killer waives preliminary hearing; worker suffers serious injuries in workplace fall; more state news
    MILWAUKEE -- The suspect accused of shooting Milwaukee Police Officer Michael Michalski to death has entered a not guilty plea to four felony...
    news/government-and-politicsAugust 10, 2018 - 10:07am
    August 8, 2018
    A recent forum in New Richmond featured contenders for the democratic nomination for the 7th Congressional District seat, Margaret Engebretson of Balsam Lake and Brian Ewert of Marshfield. Tom Lindfors / RiverTown Multimedia
    Forum points toward tight Democratic primary
    news/government-and-politicsAugust 8, 2018 - 9:00pm
    County board briefs: fee schedule changes, capital improvement project discussed
    Park, camping fee changes proposed St. Croix County's Community Development Committee meeting held Wednesday, July 25, included discussion of changes in the county fee schedule. Main changes to the plan included slight hikes in park and camping fees, which were raised to match state-level...
    news/government-and-politicsAugust 8, 2018 - 12:00pm
    Wisconsin roundup: Elections officials monitoring, but not fearful of, hackers; more state news stories
    Wisconsin election officials say they are confident next week's Aug. 14 primary election will go smoothly and remain safe and secure.
    news/government-and-politicsAugust 8, 2018 - 11:19am
    Act 150 library reimbursement increase request denied
    Pierce County Libraries will not be receiving more county funds this year to carry out expansion plans for technology resources and community...
    news/government-and-politicsAugust 8, 2018 - 11:00am
    U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin spoke with constituents Nick Lisiecki (left) and Sam Kast about voter persuasion, the Reward Work Act and income inequality. Baldwin was at Table 65 in New Richmond Tuesday as part of her statewide In Your Corner Tour. Tom Lindfors / RiverTown Multimedia
    Tammy Baldwin stops in NR as part of tour
    U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin met with constituents Tuesday morning at Table 65 in New Richmond as part of her statewide In Your Corner Tour. Baldwin...
    news/government-and-politicsAugust 8, 2018 - 8:41am
    August 7, 2018
    Wisconsin roundup: GOP leadership: We don’t have votes to pass tax break bill yet; more state news stories
    One of the leaders in the Wisconsin Senate says supporters don't have the votes needed to pass a tax break bill benefiting Kimberly-Clark.
    news/government-and-politicsAugust 7, 2018 - 4:13pm
    Pierce County DA seeks help from F&P for workload
    In the midst of a rising methamphetamine problem in Pierce County, District Attorney Sean Froelich asked the Finance and Personnel Committee to take action at the monthly meeting Aug. 6 and provide support to handle the number of cases he receives.
    news/government-and-politicsAugust 7, 2018 - 12:00pm
    Wisconsin primary election: Statewide roundup
    Voters across Wisconsin will see numerous statewide offices on the Aug. 14 primary ballot. Candidates for governor, U.S. Senate and more will...
    news/government-and-politicsAugust 7, 2018 - 8:34am
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