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American Legion baseball for Sunday, July 17 Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:19PMWisconsin Rapids 11
What's Up Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:16PMNORTHWOODS LEAGUE BASEBALL
Schoenrock finds ways to wiggle out of trouble Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 10:41PMLa Crosse Loggers pitcher Erik Schoenrock knows he's been walking the tightrope this season.
Honkers blasted by Alexandria Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:59PMALEXANDRIA — The Rochester Honker's went into the Northwoods League baseball All-Star break on a skid, losing for the second straight game to Alexandria. The Honkers were blasted by the Beetles on Saturday, falling 17-4.
11 Injured In Central Wisconsin Fireworks Explosion Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:45PMROME, Wis. -- Eleven people including a firefighter have been injured in a fireworks explosion in the central Wisconsin town of Rome. Rome Police Chief Adam Grosz said it happened at about 9:30 p.m. Saturday during a professional fireworks show at Romano's Pizzeria.
11 injured in Wisconsin fireworks explosion Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:39PMThe Associated Press The Associated Press ROME, Wis. Eleven people including a firefighter have been hurt in a fireworks accident in the central Wisconsin town of Rome. Rome Police Chief Adam Grosz says it happened about 9:30 p.m. Saturday during a professional fireworks show at Romano's Pizzeria. Grosz says the initial investigation indicates a 5-inch tube malfunctioned and exploded on the ...
11 injured in Adams County fireworks accident Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:36PMTwo people were hospitalized and nine others, including a Rome firefighter, injured in a fireworks explosion Saturday night in Rome.
Motorcyclist injured in crash with deer Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:04PMA motorcycle rider was injured Saturday when his bike hit a deer in the town of Harmony.
Six injured in stabbing Saturday night in Plover Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 10:31AMPLOVER Six people were stabbed during an altercation Saturday night in the village of Plover.
Rafters Add Additional Seating for 2011 Marshfield Clinic Northwoods League All-Star Game Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:58PMWith a record crowd expected at Historic Witter Field in Wisconsin Rapids this Monday, July 18th for the 2011 Marshfield Clinic Northwoods League All-Star Game, the Rafters have taken extra steps to ensure a great time had by all.
'Frogs Split With Bucks Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:44PMWaterloo, IA - The Waterloo Bucks scored seven runs in the first inning and never looked back as they beat Green Bay 15-4 on Saturday in Iowa. Heading into the three-day All-Star break, the Bullfrogs split the two-game series with the Bucks.
MoonDogs Stung by Stingers Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:43PMMankato, Minn.- The Mankato MoonDogs lost all three games in a tripleheader to the Willmar Stingers Saturday night. The game between the two teams from June 21st, which was suspended due to bad weather, was completed Saturday night with the Stingers winning 9-8 in 13 innings.
‘Chucks sweep Express in double-header Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:43PMEAU CLAIRE - The Wisconsin Woodchucks swept the Eau Claire Express in a double-header to win their third and fourth consecutive games, by a score of 5-1 in game one and 4-2 in game two.
Domtar mill maintenance work continues next week Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 2:56PMNEKOOSA Maintenance crews are performing scheduled work at Domtars Nekoosa mill, a local company spokesman said today.
Matt Thompson finishes second again at Michigan Open Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:44PMMatt Thompson's attempt to become the first amateur golfer to win the Michigan Open Championship since 1975 came up a single stroke short on Thursday at The Orchards Golf Club in Washington, near Rochester.
Blaze to play football Saturday at Pennfield Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:43PMThe Battle Creek Blaze have always used the game of football as a means to provide assistance for families and individuals who are suffering.
Bombers topped Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:43PMThe Wisconsin Rapids Rafters snapped the Battle Creek Bombers' four-game Northwoods League winning streak late Wednesday in an 11-4 win.
Back to Their Winning Ways, Mallards off to La Crosse Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:27PMMADISON, WI - July 15, 2011. After snapping a six-game losing streak one night ago, the Madison Mallards are back on the road as they get set to take on the La Crosse Loggers at Copeland Park Friday at 7:05 p.m. The game will be the first for the Mallards in La Crosse since an 11-9 victory in 14 innings on June 24.
Mourners say goodbye to former first lady Ford Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:39AMGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. With a military honor guard carrying her casket, Betty Ford returned Thursday to the church where she and her husband got married more than 60 years ago, a wedding that launched the unassuming Michigan couple on an unexpected path to the White House.
Best Waterparks In Wisconsin Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:59AMThere are over 1,000 waterparks across the Unites States and, not surprisingly, Wisconsin Dells has rightfully earned the moniker Waterpark Capital of the World.
Press Release Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:01PMNational healthcare financial services company, Outreach Services, announces a new partnership with leading Wisconsin hospital.
Outreach Services Awarded Contract with Riverview Hospital Association Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:50PMOutreach Services, a leading provider of patient eligibility and healthcare financial services to U.S. hospitals, announced today a new contract to provide Riverview Hospital Association in Wisconsin Rapids with Medical Assistance Advocacy for uninsured patients.
Bombers' winning streak snapped Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:20AMThe Wisconsin Rapids Rafters snapped the Bombers four-game streak Wednesday night at Witter Field in an 11-4 win, splitting the series 1-1.
Motorcyle Ride to Benefit Rapids Firefighter's Memorial Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:20AMThe 3rd Annual Ride for the Memorial is slated for September 16th. All proceeds benefit the Firefighter's Memorial in Wisconsin Rapids.
Census: Minnesota Hmong population up 46 percent Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:46AMMINNEAPOLIS — The Hmong population in Minnesota kept growing and expanding outside the Twin Cities during the 2000s, according to new census figures, which demographers say could be a preview for how newer immigrant groups will continue
Madison: Democrats cry foul on new redistricting plans Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:31AMFormer Congressman Dave Obey and current Democratic leaders in the state Legislature on Wednesday sharply criticized Republican maps redrawing political boundaries, saying they are an unconstitutional attempt to solidify GOP power.
Rock Fest fans revel in another year of music (with video) Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:24AMSam Lyons of Eau Claire decorated his Rock Fest campsite Wednesday afternoon. Lyons has been coming to the event the past 10 years. To view more photos go to LeaderTelegram.com/photo.
Rafters Roll Over Battle Creek Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:10PMThe Rafters improved to 4-3 in the 2nd half with a big win over Battle Creek.
Roth has command in 2-hitter Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:36PMLegion wins 2 more The pitcher the Beloit Senior Legion baseball team hoped to call its ace this summer hasn’t tossed an inning since high school ball.
Update: Two-vehicle crash injures two Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:11PMTwo people were injured and at least one taken to Riverview Medical Center this afternoon after a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of West Jackson Street and Fourth Avenue North. A woman was driving a white Acura west on West Jackson Street, making a left turn, when her vehicle collided with a black Saturn that had been traveling south on Fourth Avenue, Wisconsin Rapids Police Lt. Brian ...
Can corn recover from wind damage? Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 2:50PMIs your corn still standing? Tens of thousands of acres were flattened early Monday morning when 100 mile per hour straight line winds blew from Central Iowa across to Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin.
Iowa Guard soldiers arrive in Wisconsin Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:24PMThe “Ironmen” and the “Red Bulls” are on their way home. About half the 2,900 Iowa Army National Guard soldiers sent to Afghanistan this past year have returned to Fort McCoy, Wis., with homecomings planned over the coming month. About 1,000 soldiers arrived from Afghanistan Tuesday and Wednesday, Guard spokesperson Col. Greg Hapgood said. “We’ve [...]
Rise Shine: Supporting The Jay DeMerit Story Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:19PMBy Clemente Lisi – NEW YORK, NY (July 13, 2011) US Soccer Players -- The unbelievable rags to riches story of National Team defender Jay DeMerit is the kind of tale Hollywood usually foams over. Indeed, DeMerit’s meteoric rise from unknown amateur to playing at a World Cup would make a great movie. That’s what filmmakers Nick Lewis and Ranko Tutulugdzija thought when they embarked on the ...
More than 1,400 Iowa Guard soldiers arrive in Wisconsin from Afghanistan Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 12:05PMWATERLOO --- The "Ironmen" and the "Red Bulls" are on their way home.
DNR: No more seedling production at Hayward Nursery by 2013 Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 3:51PMThe Department of Natural Resources says it will stop forest tree and shrub seedling production at its Hayward Nursery and consolidating those operations to the state's two southern nurseries.
MoonDogs Announce All-Star Selections Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 3:27PMMankato, Minn.- The Mankato MoonDogs, a member of the Northwoods League, are proud to announce that four MoonDogs have been selected to the Northwoods League All-Star Game. Shaun Cooper (Utah), Blake Schwartz (Minnesota St.), Matt Mazzoni (Fresno Pacific) and Nick Judkins (Creighton) have all been selected to represent the MoonDogs at the 2011 All-Star Game on July 17th at Witter Field in ...
WI To Halt Seedling Production At Hayward Tree Nursery Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 2:07PMHayward, WI (Northland's NewsCenter) The Department of Natural Resources announced Monday that it will be ceasing forest tree and shrub seedling production at its Hayward Nursery, Hayward, and consolidating those operations in the state’s two southern nurseries, the Griffith Nursery at Wisconsin Rapids and the Wilson Nursery at Boscobel, beginning in 2013.
College baseball: FGCU's Forjet, Knapp, Dwyer named Northwoods League all-stars Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 1:23PMThree Florida Gulf Coast University baseball players have been named to the 2011 Northwoods League All-Star game.
Mallards Look to Avoid Sweep at Wisconsin Rapids Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:57AMMADISON, WI - July 11, 2011. The Madison Mallards will travel to Wisconsin Rapids to take on the Rafters at 7:05 p.m. at Witter Field Monday.
Baseball. Purdue Baseball Summer Update No. 3: Perkins A Northwoods League All-Star Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:55AMCameron Perkins' selection to the South Division team for the upcoming Northwoods League All-Star Game highlights summer update No. 3 for current and former Purdue baseball players in collegiate wood bat leagues and Minor League Baseball.
'Hurricane force' winds expected with latest storm coming, National Weather Service warns Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 9:26AMStorms are coming across Lake Michigan
Partners in the arts; Julie Kradel & Steve Kostyshyn - 7/11/2011 Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 8:58AMPartners in the Arts: Creative Julie Kradel and Steve Kostyshyn of Blue Crow Farm By Al Parker Combine two different artists with two distinctive styles and the result is one dynamic farm-based studio that’s producing eye-grabbing artwork in Leelanau County.
Heat, rain roll out extra challenges for mountain bike racers (with video) Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 12:22AMWith temperatures hovering near 90 degrees and an early morning rain softening a new layout, Kevin Weivoda wasn't too surprised there were a few injuries Sunday during the seventh annual Chippewa Valley Firecracker mountain bike races.
Rafters offensive outburst too much for Mallards. Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 10:58PMWoodchucks fall in Battle Creek 6-3
Clark calls new district map for state shameful; Olsen says it follows federal rules Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 10:20PMGet answers to your Tuesday primary election questions.
Republicans release redistricting maps for Wisconsin Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 9:49PMMADISON, Wis. - Republicans in control of the state Legislature have released maps they made redrawing political boundaries for the state's eight congressional districts and all 132 legislative seats.
Hantz banks on branching out: Statewide expansion part of financial services growth plan Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 9:15PMWith the rollout of four new bank branches in Southeast Michigan by the end of October and an additional six or so planned across the state over the next year and a half, Hantz Bank is about to become a much better-known...
Mallards Drop Third Straight in 7-1 Loss Vs. Rafters Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 9:14PMMADISON, WI - July 10, 2011. The Madison Mallards fell to the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters for the second night in a row, losing 7-1 Sunday in front of 6,136 fans at the "Duck Pond." The Mallards are a season-low two games under .500 after the loss, and with the win, the Rafters are at the .500 mark for the first time in the team's two-year history.
Shellhorn to The Mound as Mallards Face Rafters Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 3:27PMMADISON, WI - The Madison Mallards will take on the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters Sunday in a 5:05 p.m. start at the "Duck Pond." The game is the second of a three-game series between the Mallards and Rafters, but will be the final home game in the series for Madison.
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