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Federal government could help pay for early retirement benefits

Fifty-three public and private employers in Wisconsin are in line for federal money to help pay for early retirement benefits.

By Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio , September 01, 2010

Clooney, Will Smith join anti-cancer telethon

George Clooney, Will Smith and Gwyneth Paltrow will join an impressive list of stars taking part in September's "Stand Up to Cancer" telethon airing on major networks.

By Lynn Elber, AP Television Writer , September 01, 2010

Class for family members of individuals with a mental illness

“Family-to-Family” is a free class offered by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) for parents, spouses and close friends, siblings, and adult children of individuals with a serious mental illness.

September 01, 2010

JK Rowling donates $15.4 million for MS center

Author J.K. Rowling has given $15.4 million to set up a center to research multiple sclerosis, the disease that killed her mother. The creator of boy wizard Harry Potter said Tuesday that the Anne Rowling Regenerative Neurology Clinic, named after her mother, will be based at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. It will also study other degenerative neurological conditions, including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Writer , August 31, 2010

Dragons fly

Dragons fly Thousands turned out today to take in the dragon boat races and enjoy entertainment on Barker's Island in Superior.

August 28, 2010

Researchers ponder options after stem cell ruling PressPass

A ruling that could disrupt embryonic stem cell research has proponents of such research puzzled and looking for ways to proceed.

By Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio , August 25, 2010

Dragon boats ready to invade Barker’s Island PressPass

Dragon boats ready to invade Barker’s Island The Rotary Club members in our area are an ambitious group of folks. They are under the radar when it comes to tooting their own horn.

By By: Lauri Mattson, Duluth Budgeteer News , August 20, 2010

Armstrong, Wonder join anti-cancer telethon PressPass

Armstrong, Wonder join anti-cancer telethon Lance Armstrong, Robin Roberts and Michael C. Hall are among the celebrities affected by cancer who will take part in a TV fundraiser next month.

By Lynn Elber, AP Television Writer , August 19, 2010

Salmonella outbreak linked to Kenosha restaurant PressPass

One of the 21 diners at a Kenosha restaurant sickened by a salmonella bacteria linked to contaminated eggs has filed a lawsuit.

By The Associated Press , August 19, 2010

Stimulus aiding at risk families PressPass

The state’s largest child advocacy group says federal stimulus dollars are doing more for Wisconsin than just repairing roads and bridges. A new report from the Wisconsin Council for Children and Families says the money is also helping to keep struggling families afloat.

By Gil Halsted, Wisconsin Public Radio , August 18, 2010

Federal money aims to give state’s better oversight of health insurance PressPass

The federal government is giving Wisconsin $1 million to better oversee health insurance premiums. But as of yet, the state still doesn't have the authority to actually crack down on unreasonable rate hikes.

By Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio , August 17, 2010

Publicist: Zsa Zsa Gabor returns to hospital PressPass

Publicist: Zsa Zsa Gabor returns to hospital Zsa Zsa Gabor's publicist says the actress returned to a Los Angeles hospital because she experienced complications while recuperating from a broken hip.

By The Associated Press , August 14, 2010

Wisconsin parents reminded to have children vaccinated PressPass

Wisconsin pediatricians say whooping-cough outbreaks in California and Texas serve as an important reminder for parents here to vaccinate their children before the school year starts.

By The Associated Press , August 14, 2010

Kids with a cause PressPass

Kids with a cause Bryant Elementary School held is second annual mini-Relay for Life on May 22.

July 30, 2010

Douglas County health division provides services to keep you well PressPass

Many health services are provided by the Douglas County Health Department.

July 30, 2010

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