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DNR scales back manure rules after industry complaints

Mon, 08/01/2016 - 10:26am
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has scaled back proposed rules regulating factory farms' manure spreading amid complaints from the dairy industry.

University of Wisconsin-Madison to test diversity program

Mon, 08/01/2016 - 10:20am
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is creating a diversity program for its incoming freshmen students after a series of race-related incidents have occurred on campus.

Dozier homers twice, Twins beat White Sox 6-4

Mon, 08/01/2016 - 12:18am
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Brian Dozier homered twice and Ervin Santana posted another strong start one day before the trade deadline as the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 6-4 on Sunday.

The push and pull required for $1B Vikings showplace is over

Mon, 08/01/2016 - 12:18am
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — At the top of the Vikings' shiny, new $1.1 billion football palace, there is a ring of glass separating the seating bowl from the roof that the team and the stadium designers call the "clear story."

Brewers catcher Lucroy blocks trade to Indians

Mon, 08/01/2016 - 12:18am
MILWAUKEE (AP) — For the second straight season, the Milwaukee Brewers hit a snag while trying to trade one of their key players before the deadline.

Lucroy draws ovation as pinch-hitter, Brewers sweep Pirates

Mon, 08/01/2016 - 12:17am
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jonathan Lucroy waved his helmet to acknowledge a standing ovation at Miller Park and, in what could be his final appearance for the Milwaukee Brewers, flied out as a pinch hitter Sunday in a 4-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

More than 66,000 attend Packers' Family Night practice

Mon, 08/01/2016 - 12:12am
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers completed their first week of training camp under the lights at a packed Lambeau Field on Sunday night.

Wisconsin board adopts guidelines for prescribing opioids

Sun, 07/31/2016 - 5:18pm
The board that monitors Wisconsin doctors has adopted a new set of guidelines for prescribing opioids.

Julia Belle Swain moving closer to completion

Sun, 07/31/2016 - 5:14pm
It's a replica steamboat but its rich in history, and over the last several months, the Julia Belle Swain has been undergoing a major restoration, with the goal to restore the boat to its former glory.

Man shot, wounded during road-rage incident in Milwaukee

Sun, 07/31/2016 - 5:12pm
Milwaukee police say a 29-year-old man was taken to a hospital after he was shot by another motorist during a road-rage incident.

Area kids perform Fame! Jr.

Sun, 07/31/2016 - 5:07pm
After weeks of rehearsal, a group of young artists are ready to show off their talents.

Art Fair On The Green wraps up 58th year

Sun, 07/31/2016 - 4:59pm
The beautiful weather had people enjoying art outdoors Sunday.

La Crosse authorities locate missing plane, find pilot dead

Sun, 07/31/2016 - 2:51pm
LA CROSSE, Wis. (AP) — A Minnesota pilot was found dead after a small plane was reported missing around La Crosse.

Higher pay, quicker marriage licenses among new August laws

Sun, 07/31/2016 - 2:48pm
August brings about new laws in Minnesota that will impact drug offenders, newlyweds, people earning the minimum wage and more.

Milwaukee police: Baby dies after father takes him into pond

Sun, 07/31/2016 - 10:52am
Milwaukee police say a 3-month-old baby is dead after his father walked into a pond with the infant.

Flour recall prompts new warning: Don't eat dough or batter

Sun, 07/31/2016 - 10:46am
The most basic of baking ingredients, flour, is at the center of a complicated question: How did it become contaminated with bacteria normally found in animal feces?

The push and pull required for $1B Vikings showplace is over

Sun, 07/31/2016 - 10:28am
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — At the top of the Vikings' shiny, new $1.1 billion football palace, there is a ring of glass separating the seating bowl from the roof that the team and the stadium designers call the "clear story."

Deputies thwart inmate's suicide attempt at Wisconsin jail

Sun, 07/31/2016 - 10:25am
The Dane County Sheriff's Office says deputies have thwarted a jail inmate's attempted suicide.

Navarro's double in 10th lifts White Sox past Twins, 6-5

Sat, 07/30/2016 - 11:01pm
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Dioner Navarro hit a tiebreaking double in the 10th inning to drive in Avisail Garcia and lift the Chicago White Sox to a 6-5 win over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday night.

Lucroy held out of Brewers' starting lineup

Sat, 07/30/2016 - 11:01pm
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee catcher Jonathan Lucroy was not in the starting lineup for Saturday night's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates as the Brewers considered trade possibilities.

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