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Northland Pines fifth graders venture into business Submitted: 12/06/2013

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EAGLE RIVER - Most of us know businesses demand hard work to begin. Northland Pines fifth graders found out just how much work it takes to start their own business.

Students worked in groups to create a business that sold a product they could make themselves. Today students' businesses were open in the school's library.

"Our business is called 'Cozy Candles' and we're making candle holders. Some of them are glass jars and we hot glued sticks to them," said Olivia, 5th Grader and Entrepreneur.

Students drew up a business plan, applied for a loan, and made their product. Once they've sold their items, they must pay back the loan. But, as with any project, it can get a little messy.

"When we were spray painting, we got it all over the floor and we kind of got in trouble.....Some of it we couldn't get off the floor though," said Olivia.

If the students have any money left after paying back the loan, they can keep the profit.


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Potawatomi Carter Casino spreads Christmas cheer in Crandon Submitted: 12/06/2013

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CRANDON - More than 1,000 toys will bring Christmas cheer to a Northwoods community. A local business spent a month rounding up toys and saving money to give back to their community.

The Potawatomi Carter Casino and Hotel donated toys to people in need in the Forest County community. This is the fourth year employees of the business have held the toy drive.

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Minocqua police lieutenant responds to rape case now surfacing Submitted: 12/06/2013

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MINOCQUA - At least two women accuse Jerome LaBarge, Jr. of raping them.

But LaBarge won't be prosecuted.

That's because one of the women originally came forward back in 2006.

The Oneida County district attorney told us he didn't prosecute the case until now because the Minocqua Police Department had misplaced the woman's complaint.

That put the case past the statute of limitations and that's why an Oneida County judge threw the case out this week.

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Jay Leggett's brother remembers good times Submitted: 12/06/2013

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TOMAHAWK - Tomorrow, friends and family will remember Jay Leggett.

He was a Tomahawk native who became a well known actor and director in Hollywood.

Jay passed away from a heart attack at the start of deer season near Tomahawk.

Jay's brother would like the world to know what kind of person he was.

We sat down exclusively with Jody Leggett, Jay Leggett's older brother.

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Garage destroyed in fire Submitted: 12/06/2013

PINE LAKE - Police believe a wood stove burner started a garage fire near Rhinelander Friday.

The fire started around 1 p.m. at a garage on the 4000 block Trails End Road just north of Rhinelander.

The fire destroyed a minivan and an ATV inside the garage.

It took crews nearly three hour to completely put out the fire.

The department says firefighters acted quickly and effectively despite the cold weather conditions.

The fire is under investigation.

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Pet as a surprise can be a bad idea Submitted: 11/29/2013

MADISON - Surprising people with a new puppy or kitten may sound fun, but it can be a bad idea.

The Wisconsin state veterinarian is encouraging people not to give pets as gifts this holiday season.

Doctor Yvonna Bellay says giving a pet as a gift is a serious commitment and should never be a surprise.

She issued her warning as holiday shoppers start hitting the stores in a big way.

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Scammers lurking online for people shopping for deals Submitted: 11/29/2013

MADISON - Shoppers planning to hit the Internet looking for deals need to watch out for scammers.

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection says cyber thieves know what the hot gift items are.

They target their scams accordingly.

That can include fake contests on social media sites and dangerous links.

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Snow reports begin on state tourism website Submitted: 11/27/2013

MADISON - We might be thinking about turkey these days, but Wisconsin ski resorts want you to think snow!

Snow condition reports at ski areas across Wisconsin are now being updated.

The ski areas are busy making snow and preparing to open in the coming weeks.

The report available on www.travelwisconsin.com lists conditions for both downhill and cross-country skiing as well as snowmobile trails.

As far as local spots to ski, Granite Peak Ski Resort will be reopening Thanksgiving Day for the holiday weekend.

They have 16 runs open.

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State could save millions by delaying Medicaid changes Submitted: 11/27/2013

MADISON - Pushing back Medicaid changes would save the state millions of dollars.

Governor Scott Walker has proposed a 3 month delay in kicking about 77-thousand people off Medicaid.

It would save the state about 23-million dollars.

That's a delay in expanding coverage to poor, childless adults.

The Legislature's budget committee will take up the proposal on Monday.

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