Monthly Archives: November 2011

Wisconsin and Lewis and Clark? Zucker to direct Wisconsin tourism spot

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Adam Schrager

Wisconsin has inserted itself into an upcoming U.S. Supreme Court case dealing directly with the famous 1805 westward journey of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. The high court is set to hear oral arguments in the case next week. As … Continue reading →

Posted in Environment, Money | Tagged "Airplane", David Zucker, Department of Tourism, Lewis and Clark, Montana

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Recall update, Deer management

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Adam Schrager

Since the conversation began surrounding a possible recall of Gov. Scott Walker, leading Republicans have told Frederica and I that they fully expected Democrats to get the signatures needed to put the governor back on the ballot in 2012. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Environment, Recall Election, Scott Walker, State Capitol | Tagged Cathy Stepp, James Kroll, Mordecai Lee, Rebecca Kleefisch, Scott Walker, United Wisconsin

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Posted on November 28, 2011 by Adam Schrager

We’ve done an awful lot of reporting on the proposed iron ore mine in Ashland and Iron Counties, but this morning, the Milwaukee paper has an interesting article on other proposed mines in Wisconsin searching for things like gold, zinc … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Environment, State Capitol | Tagged Aquila Resources, Luther Olsen, Marathon County, Marinette County, Mark Boushele

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Black Friday, Wisconsin Christmas tree in White House, Here and Now preview

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Adam Schrager

As Black Friday is well underway this morning, it’s important to note that 70 percent of the United States economy is based on consumer spending. 70 percent. The number seemed incredibly high to me, but now, certain policies, certain statements … Continue reading →

Posted in Environment, Money, President Obama, Recall Election, Scott Walker | Tagged Bill McCoshen, Deborah Mitchell, Dr. James Kroll, George Meyer, Judi Bartfeld, One Wisconsin Now, Rebecca Kleefisch, Schroeder's Forevergreens, Scot Ross, Scott Walker, White House Christmas Tree

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Great Thanksgiving literary traditions

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Adam Schrager

I hope this finds everyone preparing to dine with family and friends. I wanted to share with you a few articles my father shared with me when I spent a Thanksgiving abroad more than two decades ago. The goal was … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged And the Fair Land, Art Buchwald, Le Grande Thanksgiving, The Desolate Wilderness, Vermont C. Royster

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