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Green Bay QB Aaron Rodgers wins MVP award

Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers has won the 2011 Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player award in a landslide. More>>

UPDATE: Rice Lake teacher arrested on charges of sexual assault

On Friday, the Barron County Sheriff's Department took Andrea L. Ebert, 30, from Cameron into custody on charges of sexual assault of a child by a school staff member. The Barron County sheriff says there was more than one victim, but he's not releasing how many. More>>

Wisconsin National Guard bringing farming to Afghanistan

When you hear about a deployment to Afghanistan, you probably think of soldiers leaving to fight a war. An Altoona native is heading overseas this spring with the Wisconsin National Guard. But they're teaching the people there not how to fight, but how to farm. More>>

Romney rolls to easy win in Nevada GOP caucuses

Republican front-runner Mitt Romney cruised to victory in the Nevada caucuses Saturday night, notching a second straight triumph over a field of presidential rivals suddenly struggling to keep pace. More>>

Kathleen Falk to make stop in Chippewa Valley; Governor responds to candidate field

A Democratic candidate for governor will make a stop in the Chippewa Valley. More>>

2 dead, 7 injured after Fond du Lac County crash

Two teenage girls are dead and seven other Campbellsport students are injured after a sports utility vehicle traveled off a rural road in Fond du Lac County. More>>

Hammond hosts “Take Your Child to the Library Day”

A local library played host to a new tradition today. The Hammond Library held their first ever "Take Your Child to the Library Day". More>>

Music fills the air at fundraiser for American Cancer Society

There was a big benefit for the American Cancer Society in Eau Claire on Friday night. More>>

Rail terminal could help businesses create jobs

An expansion project in Chippewa Falls could help open the door to more business overseas. More>>

New Information: 63 dogs found on property; second time homeowner investigated

On the date of the fire, Chippewa Fire District fire officials notified the Chippewa County Sheriff' Office of a large number of dachshund dogs seen in a separate building on the property. More>>

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Sports Overtime - Friday
Local HS scores, college box scores, plus highlights from boys basketball (Osseo-Fairchild vs. EC Regis, Stanley-Boyd vs. CF McDonell Central, Marshfield Columbus vs. Augusta, Baldwin-Woodville vs. New Richmond, Plum City vs. St. Croix Central, Winter vs. New Auburn, Eleva-Strum vs. Fall Creek), girls basketball (Rice Lake vs. EC North, River Falls vs. Chippewa Falls, Winter vs. New Auburn), and men's hockey (UW-Stout vs. UW-Eau Claire).More >>

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What do you think about the sand mines popping up in our area?

Thank you for participating in our poll. Here are the results so far:

I support: They’re good for the economy: 42%
Local governments should impose moratoriums until we learn more: 17%
I oppose: I’m concerned about the potential impact on health & environment: 33%
No opinion: 8%