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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Polk County in week ending Feb. 17

By Northwoods Reporter | Feb 20, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 17, according to GasBuddy.com.

Who owned Willow Ridge Healthcare in Q4 2023?

By Northwoods Reporter | Feb 20, 2024

Willow Ridge Healthcare was one of the three for-profit facility nursing homes in Polk County, Wisconsin in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of three.

1 gas station in cities throughout Polk County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Feb. 17

By Northwoods Reporter | Feb 20, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 17, according to GasBuddy.com.

Saint Croix Falls School District Education: 8 Asian students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By Northwoods Reporter | Feb 19, 2024

There were eight Asian students enrolled in Saint Croix Falls School District during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Rusk County in week ending Feb. 17?

By Northwoods Reporter | Feb 19, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Rusk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 17, according to GasBuddy.com.

A look at Golden Age Manor, a nursing home in Amery, Wisconsin

By Northwoods Reporter | Feb 19, 2024

Owned by Polk County Department of Administration since Jan. 1, 1966, Golden Age Manor had an overall rating of three in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Medium wisconsin department of public instruction jill underly 2023

How many American Indian students were enrolled in Hayward Community School District in 2022-23 school year?

By Northwoods Reporter | Feb 19, 2024

There were 354 American Indian students enrolled in Hayward Community School District during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

Wisconsin State Assembly Passes Amendment Prohibiting Government Discrimination

By Northwoods Reporter | Feb 19, 2024

The Wisconsin State Assembly has passed a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at prohibiting government entities from engaging in discriminatory practices against protected groups. State Rep. Dave Armstrong (R-Rice Lake) joined his Republican colleagues in supporting this important antidiscrimination measure.Representative Armstrong explained the essence of the amendment, stating, "Assembly Joint Resolution 109 is very simple. Government entities may not discriminate against or give preferential treatment on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin...

Armstrong Votes to Return $2.1 Billion to Wisconsin Taxpayers

By Northwoods Reporter | Feb 19, 2024

The Wisconsin State Assembly has voted in favor of returning $2.1 billion of Wisconsin's budget surplus back to taxpayers. State Rep. Dave Armstrong (R-Rice Lake) supported each proposal in the four-bill package."Wisconsin enjoys a budget surplus thanks to responsible, conservative budgeting," Representative Armstrong stated. He further added, "If Governor Evers had had his way with the last two state budgets, there would be no surplus. In fact, taxes would have had to go up to fund his spending sprees. Republicans know that surpluses happen when governments tax you too...

Unity School District Education: 50 Hispanic students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By Northwoods Reporter | Feb 19, 2024

In Unity School District 5.2% of students enrolled identified as Hispanic in the 2022-23 school year.

How many Black students were enrolled in Cumberland School District in 2022-23 school year?

By Northwoods Reporter | Feb 19, 2024

In Cumberland School District 0.2% of students enrolled identified as Black in the 2022-23 school year.

There were 44 American Indian students enrolled in Webster School District in 2022-23 school year

By Northwoods Reporter | Feb 18, 2024

In Webster School District 6.8% of students enrolled identified as American Indian in the 2022-23 school year.

Polk County Nursing Homes: Who’s behind Frederic Nursing and Rehabilitation Community?

By Northwoods Reporter | Feb 18, 2024

Owned by Orion Operating Services, LLC since Dec. 1, 2007, Frederic Nursing and Rehabilitation Community had an overall rating of three in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Clear Lake School District Education: 1 Asian student was enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By Northwoods Reporter | Feb 18, 2024

There was one Asian student enrolled in Clear Lake School District during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

1 gas station in cities throughout Rusk County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Feb. 17

By Northwoods Reporter | Feb 18, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Rusk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 17, according to GasBuddy.com.

Enrollment Analysis: Black students comprised 0.3% of Osceola School District's student body in 2022-23 school year

By Northwoods Reporter | Feb 18, 2024

In Osceola School District 0.3% of students enrolled identified as Black in the 2022-23 school year.

Which former Northwoods Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 19?

By Northwoods Reporter | Feb 18, 2024

This former Northwoods Reporter area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 19.

Maple School District Education: 7 Black students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By Northwoods Reporter | Feb 17, 2024

In Maple School District 0.5% of students enrolled identified as Black in the 2022-23 school year.

Christian Community Home of Osceola, Inc.: 1-star nursing home in Polk County

By Northwoods Reporter | Feb 17, 2024

Owned by Christian Community Homes and Services, Inc. since March 23, 2017, Christian Community Home of Osceola, Inc. had an overall rating of one in the fourth quarter of 2023.