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Feb 3, 2012 - Wisconsin Virtual Academy Wisconsin Virtual Academy's website |
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Recall petitions online The Government Accountability Board released the petitions to the public |
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Feb 1, 2012 - Information on Wisconsin's new ID voting law The primary is February 21st and is the first election where voters will need to show photo IDs before they can receive a ballot. |
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Deadline approaching for WI turkey hunt apps at Fort McCoy People have about three more weeks to submit applications to hunt turkeys on a western Wisconsin military base this spring. Applications are available at the fort's website, www.mccoy.army.mil and at the fort's welcome center. People must submit them to the fort's permit sales office. Successful applicants can purchase their permits through any authorized DNR agent throughout the state or through the DNR's online licensing center. http://www.mccoy.army.mil |
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How to become an organ donor 1 organ donor can save 8 lives, according to www.organdonor.gov |
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Jan 18, 2012 - La Crosse Mental Health Project Report Link to Tara De Long's "THE BURDEN OF MENTAL ILLNESS" full report and narritive. |
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College Goal Wisconsin events to be held statewide Free assistance with financial aid applications for college-bound students across Wisconsin will be offered next month. There are 29 locations for the College Goal Wisconsin events on Feb. 18 and Feb. 19. The assistance sponsored by the Wisconsin Association for Student Financial Aid Administrators is designed to help low-income and first-generation college students who are seeking federal student aid. Students born after Jan. 1, 1989, are asked to bring a parent along with a completed federal income tax return for 2011 and W2 statements. More information about what to bring and where the seminars will be can be found at http://www.collegegoalwi.org. http://www.collegegoalwi.org |
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Oct 4, 2011 - Daylight Savings Checklist Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday as we "fall back" and set clocks back one hour. This is also a great time to check the things that keep us safe and ready for emergencies. |
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Concealed Carry FAQ's The Department of Justice says this link will help answer some of the frequently asked questions you may have about the new law. |
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Become an Organ Donor There's a nationwide push to get 100 million people signed up to become organ donors. |
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Sep 14, 2011 - Dehumidifier Recall The Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling dehumidifiers after several have caught fire. the 30-pint portable dehumidifiers are made by LG, and sold under the Goldstar and ComfortAire brands. They were sold at Home Depot, Walmart, Ace Hardware, Do It Best, Orgill, and other retailers nationwide from January 2007 through June 2008. Click here for more information. http://www.30pintdehumidifierrecall.com |
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No Call list To place your number on the No Call list, simply visit this site or dial 1-866-966-2255. (1-866-9No-Call) |
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Jul 19, 2011 - Menomonie School District Mascot and Logo Here's the online form for submitting ideas for the new School District of Menomonie mascot and logo |
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Jul 13, 2011 - Northern Wisconsin State Fair Here's a link to information about the Northern Wisconsin State Fair in Chippewa Falls. It runs July 13-17 |
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Center for Watershed Science and Education Visit this website to download the Residential Water Saving Calculator and see how much you could save through improved water use efficiency. |
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Jul 5, 2011 - Calculating College Costs The Department of Education has a new website that lets prospective college students figure out their costs. It compares tuition rates and prices minus financial aid for schools during the 2009-2010 school year, and it goes a bit farther. The site also throws vocational programs into the mix. For instance, Cosmetology school or an Electrician's program. HTTP://COLLEGECOST.ED.GOV. |
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Caregiver website A new website is devoted to helping people meet the demands of taking care of others |
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CDC Lyme Disease Information Information on ticks and Lyme Disease from the Center for Disease Control. Site includes information on symptoms, prevention, treatment, and more information about ticks and tick-born illnesses. |
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May 11, 2011 - Eat for Free Clinics On Thursday, May 12, eat at a participating restaurant and 25% of your bill will help free clinics in the area. There will also be more than $2,000 in prizes! Click here to see which restaurants are participating. http://www.eatforfreeclinics.org |
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Jan 25, 2011 - Find historical Packers-related material on the Wisconsin Historical Society website The Wisconsin Historical Society owns a lot of Green Bay Packers, Lambeau Field and Lombardi memorabilia, and has put much of it online in the Society's digital archives. Accessing the material is as easy as typing the word "Packers" into the search box. http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/whi/advancedSearch.asp |
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CDC Report: Teen Birth Rates Hit Historic Low in 2009 Fewer teens are having babies than ever before. A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows in 2009, the teen birth rate dropped 6%, hitting a record low. |
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Dec 21, 2010 - Find out if you qualify for heating assistance Governor Jim Doyle announced he is making $10 million of Public Benefit funds available to help meet the home energy needs of low-income households in Wisconsin. These funds are in addition to the $24 million currently available through the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program http://www.homeenergyplus.wi.gov |
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Dec 8, 2010 - Snow Report Check out snow conditions around the state anytime. http://links.mkt2308.com/ctt?kn=6&m=4651820&r=NjY1NDI5NjExMwS2&b=0&j=MTY4NjkzNzMzS0&mt=1&rt=0 |
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Nov 9, 2010 - Apply to be the next Alice in Dairyland Alice in Dairyland is a one-year, full-time contract position with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. The 64th Alice in Dairyland will begin work June 1st and during her year will travel about 40,000 miles as a spokesperson for Wisconsin's food, fiber, and biofuel industries. Additionally, she will present hundreds of speeches, provide more than 100 media interviews, and visit thousands of students. http://www.datcp.state.wi.us |
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2011 Proposed Eau Claire County Budget These days it can be a tough to keep budgets out of the red. But for Eau Claire County, the proposed budget for 2011 is balanced. |
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Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign Volunteer Registration Click on this link to sign up to help raise funds for the Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign. |
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WI-VINE Service Here is the link to use to find out about an offender or to set up automated notification of an offender’s change in status through the VINE program, which was recently activated in Jackson County. You can also call 1-888-944-8463. |
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Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association This page has a link where you can download an application for the UW Extension's leadership program for the Hmong community. |
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Fisher Price recalls more than 10 million children's products |
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Sep 23, 2010 - Road Conditions and Closures Around Wisconsin http://www.511wi.gov/web/map.aspx?region=statewide&show=16 |
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Oktoberfest 2010 Schedule of Events It's a yearly celebration filled with music, entertainment, food and drinks: all with a German flair. |
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Find out where you go to vote Click here to find your local polling place |
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List of School Districts/Amount of Federal Funding Each Will Receive Here is a list of each school district that will receive education jobs funding from the federal government, and the amount each district will end up with. Click Here List |
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Wisconsin's Electronics Recycling Law Takes Effect Sept. 1st Wisconsin's Electronics Recycling Law, passed last October, bans the disposal of a old televisions, computers, cell phones and other electronics in state landfills and incinerators. The DNR says electronics are the fastest growing component of waste in the United States. Under a new state-wide program, electronics manufacturers will pay to recycel a certain amount of electronics from households and schools each year. |
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Aug 21, 2010 - Egg Recall and Salmonella Outbreak Resource Information on which brands and serial numbers of eggs have been recalled, and what you can do to keep your family safe from salmonella. www.eggsafety.org |
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Chippewa Valley Free Clinic Click here for information on signing up to volunteer at the clinic. |
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Aug 18, 2010 - More info on $10.3 million ACHM School District referendum The referendum will help pay for a proposed renovation and addition to the district’s Lincoln Middle and Senior High School. More information can be found on the districts website |
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Number of people who need help paying for food is increasing dramatically Director of the Community Table, Hollie Moe, says every Tuesday from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. you can go to community day at the Community Table and find out if you're eligible, and if so, apply for food assistance. UW-Extension also suggests this government website. |
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Lemonade Day: Boys and Girls Club Fundraiser Here is a link to the locations for Thursday's Lemonade Day. |
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Jul 20, 2010 - "Operation Deer Watch" The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources wants help to count the state's deer herd. It's Called "Operation Deer Watch" and people are being asked to record and report all deer they see betwen August 1 and September 30. |
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Jul 16, 2010 - WI Vine Program Click here to sign up for information about the status of criminal defendants/offenders housed in Wisconsin jails. http://www.vinelink.com |
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Use Value Assessment of Agricultural Land |
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Sex Offender Website See if sex offenders live in your area and get e-mail notifications if they move in or out of your area. |
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Jun 24, 2010 - Crib Recall Click here for information on a free repair kit http://www.cpsc.gov |
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Search for Unclaimed Property |
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Watching game birds this summer? Fill out this DNR survey. The DNR wants outdoor lovers and hunters to keep a close eye out for birds this summer. It’s asking them to help monitor the brood production for several game birds like pheasants, quails and turkeys. |
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Perfume Tests Here is a list of the perfumes that The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics in San Francisco tested, and what they contained. |
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May 6, 2010 - Crib Recall The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of C&T International/Sorelle Drop-Side Cribs http://www.candtinternational.net |
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May 6, 2010 - Eat for Free Clinics event Find out which restaurants in your area are participating in the Eat for Free Clinics event on Thursday, May 6th. http://www.eatforfreeclinics.org |
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Inspector General Here is one of the places where you can submit cost-cutting suggestions to the U.S. Postal Service. |
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