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The state Department of Justice is asking Gov. Scott Walker for an additional $738,600 to cover investigating local officer-involved deaths.

Twenty-two-year-old Tanner J. Rix, of Lake City, Minnesota was charged Monday in St. Croix County in the death of his girlfriend, 28-year-old Angel C. Linderman, also of Lake City.

52-year-old William Ledford is facing eight charges, including attempted first degree intentional homicide and armed robbery.

The girl's attorney, Maura McMahon, told Waukesha County Circuit Judge Michael Bohren on Monday that she has questions about the girl's ability to assist in her own defense.

After serving a search warrant, Rice Lake police found marijuana, psilocybin mushrooms and more than $11,000 cash at the man's home.

The Barron County Sheriff says a man was taken into custody after more than 25 dead cows were found on his farm just outside of Rice Lake.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mary Burke supports repealing the requirement that voters present photo identification at the polls.

Dr. Olivet Buck died Saturday, hours after the U.N. health agency said it could not help evacuate her.

The Islamic State group has declared patriotic songs blasphemous and ordered that certain pictures be torn out of textbooks.

Prosecutors filed charges of child abuse and Obstructing an Officer against Julia Huhtala, 22, last week.

Wisconsin biologists are predicting vibrant fall colors on foliage throughout the Coulee Region.

Investigators say they believe alcohol was a factor in the case.

The Vikings now say that running back Adrian Peterson is expected to play Sunday at New Orleans.

General Motors' compensation expert in cases involving faulty ignition switches has determined that 19 wrongful death claims are eligible for payments from the company.

Analysts say competition among farmers for land to grow crops or dump manure helped lead to an increase of about 8 percent for rented cropland this year compared to 2013.

The former Minnesota State, Mankato football player who made a remarkable recovery after he was gravely injured in a bar fight last May has suffered a seizure.

Wisconsin election officials are scrambling to deal with the reinstatement of the requirement that voters show photo identification when casting ballots.

Colon cancer screening saves lives, but not enough Americans are getting the test. A new at-home screening options may help crack that barrier.

A couple biking across Minnesota and Wisconsin arrived at Lambeau Field in time for Sunday's Green Bay Packers' game after leaving the site of the old Metrodome in Minneapolis seven days before.

The annual "Treasure Sale" of St. Matthew Parish in Wausau has been described as a garage sale on steroids. But the fall tradition for many bargain hunters needs to find new warehouse space if it's to return next year.