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Sen. Feingold faces wrath on health care bill on eve of vote

Rudy Fuys of Boulder Junction (left) and James Lynn of Cloverland show their feelings outside the St. Germain Community Center prior to Sen. Russ Feingold's listening session March. 20. (photo by NN.N Editor Joe Costanza)

Listening session in St. Germain turns raucous, hostile at times; Wisconsin Democrat defends stance, takes on critics. (see video clips)

Wisconsin businesses top U.S. in late bill payments, report says (MAR. 19)

Nearly 23% of Wisconsin business invoices are behind in payments, edging out Michigan and Oregon as most delinquent.

Wisconsin doles out $9 million in stimulus money to fight fat (MAR. 19)

Two counties get funds to combat child obesity, promote healthy eating and physical activity.

Missing woman found alive and well in Milwaukee, police say (MAR. 18)

Misty Keao was reported missing Monday after a trip to Rhinelander. Car broke down in Milwaukee.

Nicolet College offers new job training to upgrade work skills (MAR. 18)

Classes begin in August, thanks to $38,686 grant from state Department of Workforce Development.

Say cheese! Gruyere made by Swiss named world's best at show (MAR. 18)

2010 World Championship Cheese Contest in Madison draws more than 2,300 entries from 20 countries.

Fido too fat? More exercise could trim those extra pooch pounds

Published 03/17/2010 - 12:41 p.m. CST

Linnaea Burkett, who runs DOGercise in Rhinelander, works out dogs at Pioneer Park. (photo by NN.N Editor Joe Costanza)

DOGercise in Rhinelander specializes in dog weight loss and keeping pets active.

Job Center deal to be worked out in secret meeting March 18

Published 03/15/2010 - 12:18 p.m. CST

(L-R) Oneida county supervisors Paul Dean, Scott Holewinski and John Hoffmann, members of the Building & Grounds Committee, during Monday's joint session with the Department on Aging Building Committee. (photo by NN.N Editor Joe Costanza)

Oneida County, City of Rhinelander and others will meet Thursday behind closed doors to negotiate financial details for the county to buy the Northern Advantage Job Center in downtown Rhinelander as a building site for the new senior center. (click on photo or headline to watch video clips of Monday, March 15 meeting.)

Hearing held on Crandon shootings; Judge to rule on motions 'soon'

Published 03/15/2010 - 9:42 a.m. CST

A dozen plaintiffs have filed a wrongful death civil lawsuit stemming from the Oct. 7, 2007 murder of six young people and the wounding of another by off-duty Forest County sheriff's deputy Tyler Peterson.

Rep. Meyer wants change in school aids formula to benefit North

Published 03/15/2010 - 9:17 a.m. CST

Rep. Dan Meyer at a recent news conference. (photo by NN.N Editor Joe Costanza)

Northwoods legislator says the effect of his proposal would be to ease the emphasis on property values and provide nearly $13 million more in school aids to schools in Vilas and Oneida counties.

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Bookfest is here! How a poem won hearts and one vote

03/08/2010 - 1:41 p.m. CST Mary Kinnunen

Bookfest, now in its 23rd year, is northern Wisconsin's gathering of children's literature and the people who love and teach it. Brainchild of Rhinelander Library Kris Adams Wendt, it takes place at the Quality Inn this Tuesday and Wednesday (March 9 and 10) and is open to the public.
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Mike, DeBay, 1993 RASF recipient, finds there's no place like home

02/28/2010 - 6:03 p.m. CST No Author

This is the first in a series of columns on graduates who have received aid from the Rhinelander Area Scholarship Foundation (RASF).
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Nuisance Black Bear Home Range and Movement

02/16/2010 - 4:14 p.m. CST RESA Students