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Mayo Clinic Health System treating snow blower injuries

Fri, 02/21/2014 - 9:39pm
Following Thursday's heavy winter storm, Mayo Clinic Health System Eau Claire says it had three patients come in with snow blower related hand injuries.

Mayo Clinic employee skis to work

Fri, 02/21/2014 - 9:39pm
Following Thursday's massive winter storm, an employee at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire didn't want to spend Friday morning digging out her car, so she skied to work instead.

Benn, Price lead Team Canada past the United States in Olympic semifinal

Fri, 02/21/2014 - 8:35pm
Jamie Benn scored in the second period, Carey Price made 31 saves, and Canada beat the United States 1-0 Friday night in the semifinals of the Olympic men's hockey tournament.

Road clearing continues, neighbors helping each other out after storm

Fri, 02/21/2014 - 7:30pm
Plows were still out, clearing residential streets Friday, and neighbors have relied on each other to make it out of their driveways.

Making learning more high tech

Fri, 02/21/2014 - 6:09pm
Technology is changing the way students learn. More mobile devices are popping up in classrooms.

Weather keeps rangers from checking Wis. ice caves

Fri, 02/21/2014 - 6:09pm
Rangers closed the area Thursday night because of a strong winter storm and uncertainty how it would affect ice conditions.

Outdoor rinks, warming houses closed Friday

Fri, 02/21/2014 - 6:09pm
The outdoor skating rinks are expected to open with regular hours, on February 22, 2014, as long as the weather cooperates.

CONSUMER ALERT: Teething toy sold at Target recalled

Fri, 02/21/2014 - 4:09pm
Infantino of San Diego, CA is recalling its "Go Gaga Squeeze" and "Teethe Coco the Monkey" toys.

Accused kidnapper appears in federal court

Fri, 02/21/2014 - 4:09pm
A federal grand jury indicted 31-year-old Kristen Smith of Aurora, Colo., on a kidnapping charge earlier this week.

For Obama, a new sense of purpose in acting alone

Fri, 02/21/2014 - 4:09pm
Welcome to Obama's self-proclaimed "year of action."

Roof of building used for Birkebeiner collapses

Fri, 02/21/2014 - 4:09pm
Nobody was inside at the time, and no injuries were reported.

Walker denies knowledge of illegal campaign activities in previous office

Fri, 02/21/2014 - 3:04pm
Gov. Scott Walker has not been charged in connection with any of the abuses, which involved employees doing campaign work on county time.

Caution urged on Rusk County snowmobile trails

Fri, 02/21/2014 - 3:04pm
On Friday, the county announced that Thursday night's snowfall caused low-hanging branches and fallen limbs.

NEW INFORMATION: Victim of Altoona mobile home collapse identified

Fri, 02/21/2014 - 2:00pm
He was taken to the hospital for further evaluation.

NEW INFORMATION: KMart releases statement on partial roof collapse at Eau Claire store

Fri, 02/21/2014 - 2:00pm
The company says it is working with the local authorities and the landlord on next steps regarding the store’s condition.

Wis. senator praises farm bill's timber provisions

Fri, 02/21/2014 - 2:00pm
Members of Wisconsin's Congressional delegation say the recently approved farm and budget bills should provide some help for the state's timber industry.

Wis. atheists group objects to police chaplains

Fri, 02/21/2014 - 2:00pm
The Freedom from Religion Foundation has reportedly sent a letter to the La Crosse police department, arguing that the chaplains are an endorsement of religion and violate the constitutional separation of church and state.

City and county plows continuing to clean up Friday

Fri, 02/21/2014 - 12:33pm
Crews in the city of Eau Claire began a full residential plowing operation at nine a.m., and will continue through the night and until about noon Saturday.

Eau Claire YMCA open for free to all affected by storm

Fri, 02/21/2014 - 12:33pm
The Eau Claire YMCA has opened its doors to all affected by the recent storm. Non-members are welcome to come to the YMCA for free on Friday, February 21

US home sales plunged 5.1 percent in January

Fri, 02/21/2014 - 10:15am
The National Association of Realtors says sales fell to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.62 million units last month.

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