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April 29:
Mayking Murillo-Palacios, 27 of Sparta was charged with 2 offenses of operating a vehicle without a valid license, 2 offenses of operating a motor vehicle without insurance, and …
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5/15/25
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The Roadhouse Bar in Hawthorne is located at the intersection of Highways B and 53, southeast of Superior and Duluth. It makes for a great supper club stop after visiting Lake Superior and other …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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5/15/25
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Tomah Health Acute Care Director, Jessye Buswell, is among a select group of health care professionals in Wisconsin recognized for making a significant contribution to rural health and the local …
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5/15/25
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When the Herald sat down with Alex Knoepker, the dedicated band director at Tomah High School, his face lit up immediately — not with stress or exhaustion from organizing a massive trip, but …
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By STEVIE VELASQUEZ, Staff Writer
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5/15/25
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The Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor, Sara Rodriguez, recently visited Speed’s Bicycle Shop, the Deke Slayton and Bicycle Museum, and the Monroe County local History Room, on her state-wide tour …
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5/15/25
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In June and July, youth from Wisconsin and neighboring states in middle school through high school grades will have the opportunity to attend a special WI Land & Water Youth Conservation Camp in …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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5/15/25
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What is a steam canner? An atmospheric steam canner has a shallow base with a rack where jars sit above boiling water, and a tall domed top with vent holes on either side near the base. Water boiling …
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5/15/25
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Erika Blija, Liga Strykowski, and Maija Hees visited John Blija on Friday and were overnight guests.
Ken and Sue Olsen played cards on Tuesday at the Senior Center.
Dan Prielipp had a …
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5/15/25
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As part of a special feature, we're highlighting two remarkable Tomah Nursing and Rehab residents who are celebrating a milestone that very few ever reach — their 100th birthday. The grand …
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By STEVIE VELASQUEZ, Staff Writer
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5/15/25
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It may seem routine to the Air Force personnel conducting in-flight refueling operations, but it is a highly specialized and complicated matter. Imagine an Air Force tanker, filled with about 6,000 …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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5/15/25
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SPARTA, Wis. - Daimon Verken, age 23, of Tomah has been sentenced to 17 years of confinement and 23 years of extended supervision after he pleaded guilty to offenses of child neglect, sexual …
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5/12/25
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April 2025 has been a busy month for the Tomah Knights of Columbus Council 4125 as they continue their mission of community service, charitable contributions, and living up to the four pillars of the …
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By LARRY SCHECKEL
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5/12/25
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In a heartfelt celebration of leadership, education, and community service, the Tomah Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) hosted its annual Women’s History Month …
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By STEVIE VELASQUEZ, Staff Writer
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5/12/25
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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and the Monroe County Health Department are pleased to announce that Mayo Clinic Health Systems - Tomah has been named a 2025 Wisconsin BigShot Award …
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5/12/25
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March 31:
William Murphy, 40, of Tomah, was charged with repeated bail jumping. Released on a $1,000 signature bond.
April 21:
Zachary Mertes, 18, of Sparta, was charged with …
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5/12/25
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A poignant chapter of World War II history will be brought to life on Thursday, May 15th at 7 p.m. when Dr. Gerry Iguchi presents a public history program titled, “Went for Broke: …
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5/12/25
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In March of 1942 when the government acquired the land for the Badger Ordnance Works, it also acquired three cemeteries on the tract. Cemeteries have special oversight requirements and as such, the …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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5/12/25
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QUESTION
Do cell phones cause brain cancer?
ANSWER
The issue came to national attention in 1993 when a Florida man appeared on a national talk show and claimed his wife's brain tumor …
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By LARRY SCHECKEL
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5/12/25
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150 years ago (1875)
Superintendent Howard informs us that at the school examinations in Sparta, there were 45 applicants, 22 of whom received certificates.
130 Years Ago (1895)
It …
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Compiled by JOHN GESSNER
Staff Writer
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5/12/25
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Not a day passes that RaDonda Vaught does not think about a mistake that cost Vaught her career and a person’s life. The former ICU nurse at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, …
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5/12/25
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