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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is warning people about the dangers of synthetic cannabinoids, often called “fake weed”, “K2”, and “spice” as people continue to be hospitalized with severe bleeding after using these products which have contained rat poison. Wisconsin has seen a total of 15 cases since March of this year, 7 confirmed and 8 probable. Counties with confirmed cases include Dane, Milwaukee, and Outagamie Counties. Illinois has reported 4 deaths from bleeding related to synthetic cannabinoids as of June 20, 2018. “These dangerous products are still in the community and we urge people not to use K2, spice, or any synthetic cannabinoid,” said State Health Officer Karen

Milwaukee is one of three remaining finalists among cities wanting to host the 2020 Democratic National Convention.  The party’s national committee named four finalists Tuesday, but Denver withdrew after pointing to scheduling conflicts.  Emerging victorious over Houston and Miami Beach could mean 50-thousand visitors to the city and an economic impact of 200-million dollars or more.  The D-N-C will send a group of officials to Milwaukee in August for a site visit.  The final decision will be made in January.  The brand new downtown arena is the centerpiece of Milwaukee’s presentation. Source: WRJC.com News At Other State Sites: [wp-rss-aggregator source=”87908,87904,713,696,676″]

Compeer Financial has been holding Swine Outlook Meetings this week to allow producers learn about topics ranging from supply and demand to trade agreements. Source: WisconsinAgConnection.com News At Other State Sites: [wp-rss-aggregator source=”87908,87904,713,696,676″]

Funeral services will be held next week for Neil Luepke of Marshfield, who died on Tuesday at the age of 72 after a long illness. Source: WisconsinAgConnection.com News At Other State Sites: [wp-rss-aggregator source=”87908,87904,713,696,676″]

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