WISCONSIN
Wisconsin student heads home to Chile amidst tragedy
When Ana Cortes awoke Saturday morning, she was looking forward to enjoying a final quiet weekend in her temporary home here.By By Jeff Holmquist , Forum Communications Co. , March 04, 2010
Wisconsin Army unit returns from Iraq
People of all ages lined Main Street in Ellsworth, Wis., Thursday afternoon in welcoming the 652nd Army Reserve Engineering Company home. The unit spent about the last 10 months in Iraq as a multi-rural military bridge company, whether it’d be food, supplies or military equipment. While there, the 652nd worked with members from the 401st, a Reserve unit based in Oklahoma.By By Jason Schulte, Forum Communications Co. , March 03, 2010
Man accused of holding girlfriend prisoner for year
A Superior man accused of holding his girlfriend as a virtual prisoner for more than a year before breaking her jaw appeared Monday in Douglas County Circuit Court. Anthony J. Machones, 23, also threatened to shoot the woman’s father, according to the criminal complaint. Machones faces felony charges of false imprisonment, threats to injure and substantial battery and a misdemeanor charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. A second status conference was scheduled for March 29.By By Steve Kuchera, Forum Communications Co. , March 02, 2010
Gophers knock off No. 14 Wisconsin 
Blake Hoffarber had 16 points and nine rebounds to lead inspired Minnesota to a 68-52 victory over No. 14 Wisconsin on Thursday night, putting a big dent in the Badgers’ Big Ten title bid.
Trevon Hughes scored 19 points and Jason Bohannon added 18 for Wisconsin (19-7, 9-5), which went almost 8 minutes without scoring down the stretch and was outrebounded 41-28 for the game.
February 19, 2010
Truck goes through ice in Wisconsin
A spokesperson at the Washington County, Minn., Sheriff’s Office said Monday morning that the name of the driver whose truck fell through ice on the St. Croix River Saturday morning at Hudson won’t be released until Tuesday.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office identified the driver as a 57-year-old Bayport, Minn., man.
The truck went through ice just north of the railroad swing bridge at about 3 a.m. Saturday.
By Forum Communications Co. report , February 16, 2010
Threatening note left in depository
bank branch here was closed for a short time Saturday morning after a threatening note was discovered in the night deposit box.
According to Hudson Police Chief Marty Jensen, someone was upset about being charged $175 in fees and told the the Associated Bank branch office to “watch its back.”
By Forum Communications Co. report , February 16, 2010
Random act of kindness benefits Wisconsin soldier
A kind, anonymous act has made the homecoming for one soldier returning from Iraq even more special.
Julie Armagost, of Baldwin, Wis., said she picked up her son, Josh, on Jan. 24 in Inver Grove Heights, Minn., after his deployment officially ended. On the way back to Baldwin, they stopped in Hudson to celebrate.
By By Jon Echternacht, Forum Communications Co. , February 11, 2010
Feds seize human, pet food from Wis. warehouse infested with rodents
ELLSWORTH, Wis. – More than 1,500 cases of food were seized by U.S. Marshals Tuesday from Mid-States Closeouts, a warehouse distribution center here.
By Forum Communications Co. report , February 04, 2010
Game over: Inmate can't play Dungeons & Dragons
A man serving life in prison for first-degree intentional homicide lost his legal battle Monday to play Dungeons & Dragons behind bars.
January 26, 2010
Soldier in program to earn commission
Adam Deal wanted to be in the Army almost as long as he can remember. Now, back from his first overseas deployment to Iraq, the interest hasn’t waned.
“I always wanted to be in the military since I was 7 or 8 years old,” he said during a recent conversation in his comfortable Hudson home. The Army was always his first choice.
By By Jon Echternacht, Forum Communications Co. , January 22, 2010
Girl Scout camping facilities in Minn. Wis., being sold
HUDSON, Wis. – Girl Scouts officials have announced in a letter that the organization will sell off several day and overnight camping facilities in southeaster Minnesota and Western Wisconsin.
By By Doug Stohlberg, Forum Communications Co. , January 21, 2010
Infant stops breathing on United Airlines flight
MILWAUKEE (AP) — A medical examiner's report says the infant boy who died after he stopped breathing on a United Airlines flight had been discharged from a Michigan hospital earlier in the day.
January 21, 2010
Infant stops breathing on United Airlines flight
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Sheriff's officials say a 2-month-old boy has died after he stopped breathing on a United Airlines flight that made an emergency landing in Milwaukee.
January 21, 2010
Superior native is EPA liaison
Superior native Dan Kanninen has been appointed the White House liaison to the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
Kanninen, who serves as Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle’s legislative director, will leave for Washington, D.C., to begin work with President Obama’s administration Feb. 1.
By Forum Communications Co. report , January 19, 2010
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Black bear facts and tips for getting along with bears
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. -- Ursus americanus, the American black bear, is a large and exciting creature. It can swim and climb trees with ease, smell food a quarter mile away and reach a bursting speed of 30 mph when charging or fleeing. An adult black bear can kill a hunting dog with a single swipe from o
Posted by: NorthlandOutdoors.com on Jul 13, 2009 at 8:50 AM | Northland OutdoorsRecent bear encounters underscore importance of keeping wildlife wild
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. -- Two recent incidents involving black bears in Wisconsin have captured the public’s attention. State wildlife specialists say b
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