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Archive for June, 2010

New Drunk Driving Law Goes into Effect on July 1

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

Governor Jim Doyle today issued the following statement regarding a new state law to strengthen Wisconsin ’s drunk driving laws that goes into effect tomorrow, Thursday, July 1, 2010

Customer Appreciation Day at Rock Creek Livestock Market

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

Central Livestock Association members and customers are invited to a special celebration at the Rock Creek, Minn., market. The cooperative has designated Wednesday, July 21, as customer appreciation day.

Installation of Conduit for Underground Transmission Line Set to Begin July 6 in St. Croix Falls

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

As part of a larger transmission upgrade project to improve service reliability to electric customers in counties in eastern Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin , installation of the final segment of conduit to accommodate an underground transmission line will begin Tuesday, July 6, in the city of St. Croix Falls.

Wisconsin Governor Doyle Announces Nearly $2.3 Million in Funding to Assist Displaced Workers

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

JimDoyleGovernor Jim Doyle today announced $2,274,814 in federal funding to help over 300 displaced Wisconsin workers find new jobs and improve their skills. The On-the-Job Training National Emergency Grants (OJTNEG) – awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor – are being made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

“Look Before You Leap” Campaign Helps Avoid Mortage Scams

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

At a community event today in St. Paul’s Payne-Phalen neighborhood, the Minnesota Home Ownership Center launched a new public education and outreach campaign. “Look Before You Leap” is designed to help homeowners identify and avoid loan modification scams in an effort to curb the state’s unprecedented foreclosure rate. The campaign is supported by more than 50 business, nonprofit and local government partners across Minnesota.

2010 Hinckley Knights Invitational Tournament

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

The Hinckley Knights invitational tournament was this past weekend.

Alan Hancock of Rural Pine City has Filed for Pine County Commissioner District 2

Friday, June 25th, 2010

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