Letter from Sen. Vinehout: The “Eat Dessert First” budget
June 18, 2013 in Pierce County Herald
“I love to eat dessert first,” the Prescott man said as he munched on cake. Continue Reading
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Morning State News Briefs: State maple syrup harvest largest in 21 years
June 18, 2013 in Pierce County Herald
Wisconsin News — Wisconsin’s maple syrup harvest for this spring is the biggest in at least 21 years. Continue Reading
State Government and Political Round-up: Assembly takes up budget today
June 18, 2013 in Pierce County Herald
Wisconsin News — Republican leaders are still confident that the current version of the new budget is basically the one that will pass both houses this week. The state Assembly is scheduled to start debating the two-year, $68-billion package of spending and new policies. They’re expected to take a break tonight before approving the budget tomorrow. Continue Reading
Western Wisconsin News Briefs: Body pulled from Chippewa River
June 18, 2013 in Pierce County Herald
Western Wisconsin News — A body was pulled yesterday from the Chippewa River in Eau Claire. Police said canoeists spotted what appeared to be a body near the Short Street Bridge around 5:50 p.m. Continue Reading
Menard sued for sexual harassment in Indiana
June 18, 2013 in Pierce County Herald
Western Wisconsin News — A former business partner is suing Eau Claire billionaire John Menard. Tomisue Hilbert claims that the home improvement magnate pressured her for sex, and later retaliated by firing her husband and filing suits against them and their friends.
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Minnesota News Briefs: Man hit by shrapnel at bachelor party dies
June 18, 2013 in Pierce County Herald
Minnesota News — A man died after he was accidentally hit by shrapnel during a bachelor-bachelorette party in southeastern Minnesota. Continue Reading
St. Paul market raided for bad drigs
June 18, 2013 in Pierce County Herald
Minnesota News — A St. Paul market was raided after several people became ill after using drugs purchased there, and Ramsey County Sheriff’s officials say one of the overdoses was fatal.
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Morning State Sports Briefs: Brewers begins interleague series with Houston
June 18, 2013 in Pierce County Herald
Wisconsin Sports — The Milwaukee Brewers have had solid pitching from their starters and they hope to keep it going tonight, when they open a three-game Interleague series at Houston. Continue Reading
Minnesota Sports Briefs: Twins begin series with White Sox
June 18, 2013 in Pierce County Herald
Minnesota Sports — The Minnesota Twins enjoyed Monday off and now will take to the field once again tonight as they host the Chicago White Sox. The game will be the start of a three game series at Target Field against the AL Central foe.
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Wild resign Scandella to two-year contract
June 18, 2013 in Pierce County Herald
Minnesota Sports — The Minnesota Wild re-signed defenseman Marco Scandella to a two-year contract Monday. Financial terms were not revealed. Continue Reading
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