Rice Lake Elks Bingo on Saturday
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — You can bag a new bag for a good cause. The Rice Lake Elk’s Lodge is hosting a Community Purse Bingo on Saturday. Kristin Brown…
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Bucks donate food prepared for postponed game to Milwaukee organizations feeding the hungry
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WRN) — Despite a game postponement, the Milwaukee Bucks still score a big win for the community. A fierce winter storm canceled a flight that would have carried…
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AM NEWSCAST – Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026
From the NorthwestNow.Net News Center … — Candidate for governor, Tom Tiffany, vows to repeal the 400-year line-item veto; — US Senator Tammy Baldwin calls for DHS Secretary Kristi Noem…
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Timothy Broetzmann
Timothy Broetzmann, 77, passed away on January 16. He is survived by his wife, Jo Ellen. A private family funeral service for Timothy Broetzmann will be held.
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Barbara Picknell, 82, of Barron, passed away on January 20. She is survived by her son, Todd Picknell; daughter, Lori Schmitz; brother, Bill Patrick; and sisters, Judy Wirth and Mary…
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Janice Huehn, 82, of Barron, passed away on January 21. She is survived by her children, Tammy, Teresa, Terry and Tina; and brother, Bob Nagel. The funeral service for Janice…
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Kurt Anderson, 41, of Rice Lake, passed away on January 15. He is survived by his wife, Jamie Anderson; children, Noah Anderson and Alex Anderson; stepchildren, Kaitlynn Holmen and Jess…
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Lynn Tripp
Lynn Tripp, 79, of Spooner, passed away on January 23. He is survived by his daughters, Melissa Schullo, Dawn Tripp and Bonnie Faschingbauer; brother, Larry Tripp; and sister, Sue Wagenbach.…
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FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026
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SPORTS HEADLINES – Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Rudy Gobert had 15 points and 17 rebounds as the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Golden State Warriors 108-83 on Monday night in a game missing much of…
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SPORTSCAST – Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026
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Traffic stop leads to drug arrests for couple staying at St. Croix Falls motel
ST. CROIX FALLS, Wis. (WJMC) — A Minnesota couple has been arrested on drug charges after a traffic stop on Highway 8. St. Croix Falls Police Chief Jeff Wolfe said…
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