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QUESTION
Do scientists tell jokes?
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Yes, scientists enjoy telling and hearing jokes, just like the rest of us. In January 2016, Scientific American published an article entitled, …
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By LARRY SCHECKEL
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2/27/25
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The Sparta 6th grade girls basketball team participated in the Wisconsin State Invitational Championship Tournament (WSICT), hosted by Manitowoc Lincoln (Divisions 1 and 3) and Merrill …
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PRESS RELEASE
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2/27/25
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Harsh winter weather and a spike in illnesses are impacting local blood collections. To combat the situation, Tomah Health and Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin officials are asking area residents to …
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PRESS RELEASE
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2/27/25
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Hazel Skarlupa was named the top orator in the local American Legion Oratorical competition, held Saturday, February 22nd, 2025, at the Sparta American Legion Post 100. In preparation for the …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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2/27/25
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Tomah’s committee of the whole was momentarily stalled on Monday, February 17th, 2025. While it was indeed a ‘nail biter,’ the official meeting began about 30 seconds after 6:30 …
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By JAYME BAHL, Staff Writer
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2/27/25
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On Saturday, February 15th, Justin Trails held its Winter Makers Market, which opened its doors at 9 a.m. and ran through 1 p.m. A mid-February snowstorm moved in the day prior, blanketing the …
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By BENNY MAILMAN, Editor
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2/27/25
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The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is announcing an arrest of a local town treasurer, after it was discovered she had been stealing money from the township.
On February 25th, 2025, …
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2/26/25
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Preceding the Sparta American Legion Post 100 February monthly meeting, an area veteran was awarded a Quilt of Valor. Afghanistan and Iraq veteran, John Gessner, received the warming touch of the …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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2/24/25
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Compeer Financial’s Fund for Rural America, the Farm Credit cooperative’s giving program, has awarded 41 General Use Grants, totaling $212,150. These grants fund initiatives and …
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PRESS RELEASE
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2/24/25
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In recent months, our local communities have seen a troubling surge in scams and fraudulent activities. These incidents are happening everywhere – regardless of where you bank, shop, or live. …
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PRESS RELEASE
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2/24/25
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Heart disease can be prevented though, by living a heart-healthy lifestyle. First, you need to get smart about your heart. …
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MONROE COUNTY HEALTH DEAPARTMENT
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2/24/25
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The path to eagle scout is only for a select few. Less than two percent of scouts, in the 113 years of the scouting program, have reached the rank of eagle scout, although the trend has increased to …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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2/24/25
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The Monroe County Association for Home & Community Education (HCE) is a service oriented organization. The mission statement is “HCE - Caring to Make a Difference”. The values of this …
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By APRIL ANDERSON
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2/24/25
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Just over 2,000 students received degrees during the University of Wisconsin-Madison Winter 2024 Commencement, at the Kohl Center on December 15th, 2024.
Nearly 1,400 of them took part in …
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PRESS RELEASE
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2/24/25
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The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) has announced its Dean's List for Fall Semester 2024. Students on the Dean's List have achieved a grade point average of 3.50 or higher, while earning a …
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PRESS RELEASE
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2/24/25
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On Saturday, February 22nd, the Sparta High School Spring Craft Show took over the halls, gymnasium, and even the cafeteria of the high school. The number of vendors hovered around 100, spiderwebbing …
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By BENNY MAILMAN, Editor
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2/24/25
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QUESTION
Why are diamonds so hard?
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Diamonds are formed under tremendous heat and pressure. These conditions occur about 100 miles below the Earth’s surface, in a layer …
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By LARRY SCHECKEL
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2/24/25
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Two people have died after an apparent gas leak in the Township of Oakdale.
On February 23rd, at just before 5:00 PM, the Monroe County 911 Communications Center received a call reporting the …
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MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Press Release
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2/24/25
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Regular readers of the Monroe County Herald read about the Sparta Area Cancer Support (SACS) organization in a recent issue of the paper. SACS’s mission statement is “Neighbors helping …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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2/20/25
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Grandson Cardell and Great Granddaughter Laylah Potter picked Gram Christensen up Thursday morning and we went out to Grampa Joe and Gamma Cara"s and played in the shop. A fun morning.
Ken and …
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By PAT CHRISTENSEN
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2/20/25
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