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Park Homecoming!

Park High School’s student body gets fired up after the Wolfpack jump out to a 21-0 lead in the first half of Friday’s Homecoming game against Hopkins.

Park wins a wild one in the fourth

Park wins a wild one in the fourth Just another Friday night game between Park and Hopkins. All routine. Good plays, bad plays, controversial plays, dramatic swings of emotions and the …
Derrick Lee Pfeffer booking photo

Longtime Hastings sports figure charged with 13 felonies

Derrick Lee Pfeffer, a former Hastings athlete with decades of connections to the local baseball community, is facing 13 felony charges in Washington County involving allegations of sexual conduct …

Hastings police, county sheriff and state senator focus on e-bike safety

Hastings police, county sheriff and state senator focus on e-bike safety By Bruce Karnick and Nicole DePalma Electric bikes and other electric-powered transportation devices have become a familiar …
Pierce County residents and GROWW members cheering at a celebration and press action Monday, Aug. 31 following an Aug. 24 decision by Administrative Law Judge Angela Chaput Foy, who ruled that the DNR failed to adequately protect groundwater when it approved an expansion permit for Ridge Breeze Dairy.

Pierce Co. residents continue clean water fight as Ridge Breeze appeals groundwater ruling

PIERCE COUNTY — After Pierce County residents spent more than three years fighting for meaningful groundwater protections – and won – Ridge Breeze Dairy is now asking a circuit court to …

Ellsworth’s Georgia Jones wins national pageant titles

Eight-year-old Georgia Jones of Ellsworth recently traveled to Orlando, Fla., to compete in the Miss American Coed National Pageant, where she proudly represented Miss Great Lakes Sweetheart. …
The “Can” is hoisted high after the Blackhawks get the win over Thorp.

Blackhawks keep the “Can”

For over 60 years the school-colored milk can has represented the intense rivalry between the Thorp and Owen-Withee communities. It represents everything that is good about high school athletics – …

Owen-Withee FFA Alumni & Supporters host record-setting breakfast at Black River Orchard

The Owen-Withee FFA Alumni & Supporters brought friends, families, and community members together for breakfast at Black River Orchard on September 12, serving more than 800 guests during the …
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New tax credit scholarships start in 2027. Could your child qualify?

Understood reports that the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC) launches in 2027, allowing donors up to $1,700 in tax credits for K-12 scholarships for families with disabilities.

Greece’s Golden Visa approvals nearly doubled in 2025 as applications fell

Aegalis reports Greece's Golden Visa approvals nearly doubled in 2025 to 8,879, while new applications dropped by 25% to 7,021, revealing a backlog being processed.

The 5 states leaving billions in gambling money on the table

Bodog reports California and Texas could support online gambling markets totaling $21.5 billion, generating over $1 billion in tax revenue if regulated.

Preparing for health emergencies: Your financial readiness

Wells Fargo reports on preparing for health emergencies by emphasizing financial readiness, including insurance use, emergency funds, and income protection tools.

Small business cybersecurity: The low-cost basics that stop most attacks

Xero reports small businesses often neglect cybersecurity, yet low-cost defenses exist. 

What is the difference between R-value and U-factor in garage doors?

Clopay reports that R-value and U-factor are key metrics for garage door insulation, measuring heat resistance and transmittance, respectively, influencing energy efficiency.