The Minnesota Court of Appeals has affirmed a decision by state regulators to grant a major permit for the proposed NewRange copper-nickel mine. Monday’s ruling says the state adequately considered the possibility that developers might expand the project when they… Source: LacrosseTribune.com
Read moreThe University of Wisconsin-Madison is launching a new program to cover Indigenous students’ full costs, including tuition, fees and housing. Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin announced Monday that the Wisconsin Tribal Educational Promise program will begin covering Indigenous students’ costs in the… Source: LacrosseTribune.com
Read moreThe Hillsboro Tigers fell 54-45 to the De Soto Pirates in a non-conference boys basketball game played Saturday at Just-A-Game Fieldhouse in Wisconsin Dells. Hillsboro got off to a tough start trailing 28-21 at halftime but led by Isaiah Stokes the Tigers rallied in the 2nd half to cut the lead down to 1 but could never get over the hump falling by 9 points to the Pirates. Isiah Stokes led the Tigers with 24points. De Soto got a team high 15 points from Cole Wheling, while Landon Padretti scored 13. De Soto improves to 4-2 on the season. Hillsboro drops to 3-3 and will host Bangor Tuesday night, a
Read moreDuane Polivka, of Wisconsin Rapids, formerly of Friendship, Wisconsin, departed from this world on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Our House Memory Care in Wisconsin Rapids. He was 85. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Friendship, Wisconsin, where Father David Bruener and Deacon Tom Anderson will officiate. Military honors will be accorded to Duane, a proud United States Air Force veteran. Visitation will take place from 9:00 a.m. until the commencement of the Mass on Tuesday at the church. Born on May 6, 1938, in Friendship to Harry and Frieda (Weber) Polivka, Duane’s
Read moreLinnea “Lynn” Marie Hicks, beloved resident of Elroy, passed away on December 13, 2023, at the Serenity House in Tomah, Wisconsin, at the age of 66. Born on October 30, 1957, to Robert Eisenhauer and Barbara (Litz) McCluskey, Lynn was a soul who found joy in the simple pleasures of life. Her love for the outdoors manifested in her passion for camping, visiting hotels, relaxing on beaches during vacations and motorcycles. Lynn often sought refuge from the daily grind to savor moments of tranquility with a cold beer in the sun, often leading to a good party. Known for her infectious laughter, Lynn had a knack for telling jokes
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