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Updated: October 11, 2008 10:11:10 PM CDT
	Wisconsin briefing Hundreds of free events to help Wisconsin consumers better manage their money will be held this week. Polka till the cows come home! As you well know if you have spent any sort of time in this blessed state, October is not only the most beautiful month of the year in Wisconsin, it is also the month when we celebrate Polish-American heritage. Events in western Wisconsin Vote 2008 / Obama has bigger presence in state Farmers, food shelves unite to feed hungry in Minnesota, Wisconsin Beloit, Wis. / Students turn rocky spot into rain garden McCain renews Obama attacks


	Air quality watch issued in eastern Wisconsin Penn State climbs to No. 3 after bashing Badgers Man's grave to be exhumed in search for woman Hasselbeck out for Seahawks Twins Ports worry about icebreaking capacity Deputy shoots man in Cambridge after threat Truck comes out of gear, fatally hits SW Wis. man Kerry to visit Wisconsin, encourage early voting Wis. counties let residents drop off old drugs Ultralight to lead 14 cranes to Florida this year Wisconsin kids favor costumes based on movies U. of Wisconsin sorry for 'Blazing Saddles' clip UW's program puts railroads back in spotlight Wisconsin Book Festival starts Wednesday Wisconsin How They Fared


	Wisconsin briefing Polka till the cows come home! Events in western Wisconsin Vote 2008 / Obama has bigger presence in state Farmers, food shelves unite to feed hungry in Minnesota, Wisconsin Beloit, Wis. / Students turn rocky spot into rain garden McCain renews Obama attacks Hudson / Hospital to join large care system Wisconsin / Much of state's growth due to western counties Coal train headed to Wis. derails in Mont. Madison / Dean finds UW band members were hazed Neighborhood events Westby / Amish crew makes light work of new barn $1 million bail set for man accused of Lake Elmo shooting, Hudson robbery Recalled candy from China found in Wisconsin stores UW-Madison marching band practices, but performance uncertain after hazing reports Milwaukee suburbs are unlikely battleground for McCain, Obama Events in western Wisconsin neighborhoods Despite suspension, UW band prepares as usual for Saturday's game New Richmond man killed when train crashes into his ATV Police investigation records to stay secret in suit by family of slain UW coed Elderly man gets $3,000 water bill; family says he hasn't lived there in a year Police: Repeat drunken driver used air compressor, balloons to start car Cold case: Investigators to explain arrest in attempted murder, robbery Bruce man accused of pointing gun at estranged wife during fight

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	Army's rules separate a soldier from a faithful front-line friend For Mercedes Gorden and Jake Rudh, a free wedding, thanks to Twin Cities generosity What's open, what's closed today for Columbus Day Duluth, Minn. / Ports urge improved icebreaker capacity South Minneapolis / Slain teen's family says he was shot mistakenly


	Japanese bank gets U.S. promise on Morgan Stanley stake Battered markets wait as leaders scramble European nations agree to back up banks For U.S. consumer, long era of easy credit may be over Pediatricians double vitamin D standard

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