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Guards remain, staff gone at Minnesota state prisons
Stillwater prison guard John Hillyard will keep his job while many state
government operations come to a halt, but he's worried about the inmates
becoming restless. Correction officers at state prisons are working without
support staff. Daily activities and programs as well as recreation and inmate
visits are canceled.
One-year anniversary of Wisconsin smoking ban
Tuesday marks the one-year anniversary since the statewide smoking ban went into
effect in Wisconsin. Now it's lighting up quite the discussion among some local
business owners.
Survey suggests Midwest economic growth slowing
A survey of nine Midwestern and Plains suggests that higher energy prices and
supply problems are slowing economic growth.
Wisconsin judge to hear arguments in recall lawsuit
A Dane County judge is scheduled to hear arguments on behalf of a Republican
state lawmaker who's trying to get his name on the ballot for an upcoming
recall election.
Ten Wisconsin counties to get more game wardens
Nearly a dozen Wisconsin counties will get new game wardens within the next few
weeks.
UPDATE: Minnesota shutdown prompts political blame game
The fight over who's to blame for Minnesota's government shutdown is on.
Minnesota government shuts down as budget talks fail
Minnesota state government has shut down for the second time in six years after political leaders couldn't agree on how to solve a $5 billion budget deficit.
Mayfly hatch later this year than usual in La Crosse area
Biologists with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service say the hatch will be about a
month later than last year.
Local Red Cross chapter celebrates 95 years in the community
The chapter recognized several volunteers Thursday at its annual meeting and
luncheon.
Area law enforcement turning up the heat on speeders and seat belt violators
La Crosse Police and the County Sheriff's Department are taking part in the
"Summer Heat" traffic safety campaign.
Hundreds of area men "walk a mile in her shoes"
It's an event at Riverside Park to raise awareness about sexual assault and
domestic violence.
Pawlenty bolsters Republicans in shutdown standoff
Former Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty sidetracked from the presidential
campaign trail to urge fellow Republicans at the Capitol to not back down in
their budget standoff with his Democratic successor.
Minnesota state parks closing ahead of July 4 weekend
The threat of a Minnesota government shutdown is prompting officials to close
state parks just ahead of the busy Fourth of July weekend.
Minnesota judge declines to stop ban on synthetic drugs
A Hennepin County judge won't stop the state's new ban on synthetic drugs from
taking effect Friday.
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