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FORK recently installed children’s pantries in several schools in the Northland Pines and Phelps School Districts.Now it’s expanding outside the schools to help support families that don’t live as close to the schools.
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pixabay.comSince the end of August 2021, children in Wisconsin have made up one in five new confirmed cases of COVID-19. -
Oneida County Sheriff's Office FacebookPeople who live in jails are at higher risk for getting COVID because they live in such tight quarters. But staff members at county jails are not required by the state to follow any quarantine procedures if they test positive for the virus.
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Physicians who earn certification from the commission would be allowed to prescribe marijuana. -
The board voted 4-3 on Wednesday to elevate board member Greg Kazmierski to the leadership position. He replaces Fred Prehn, who will remain on the board as a member.
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Wind chill advisory in effect until noon as classes are canceled
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Tax filing season is officially underway for the year 2021, and some people have already jumped at the chance to get it done
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After about an hour of comments, the postponement was for a “day certain” to be acted upon within six months on or prior to the county board meeting on July 28.
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The Lakeland school board has released the names of three candidates it wants to interview in person for the position of district administrator.
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The City of Rhinelander is asking certain people to start running their water to prevent lines from freezing.This is only for approved addresses.
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A Lincoln County resident was taken for thousands in the crypto-currency BitCoin last week as part of a scam
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Authorities say a 73 year old Wisconsin man was killed when the snowmobile he was riding with his wife missed a corner on a snowmobile trail and struck a tree in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
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Hopes are to reduce obstacles to getting started in the maple syrup business
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Courtesy of WGBH ArchivesFor the anniversary of the kids' TV show, the American Archive of Public Broadcasting has more than 100 episodes set to stream online. Original cast members are celebrating on, you guessed it, Zoom.
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Brendan Smialowski/POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesAmong the demands from Russia was a guarantee that Ukraine be permanently barred from NATO membership. That would violate a U.S. "core principle," Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday.
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Wisconsin Historical Society
Cross country skiing, ice hockey, dog sledding, tobogganing, and snow shoeing all have devotees in the Northwoods. At one time, enthusiasts from across several states would come to Rhinelander to compete in organized winter athletic events.
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