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Deputy Culvey pays $430 fine for disorderly conduct; remains on administrative leave PAGE 3
In the months since Gov. Walker unveiled his proposed budget, local educators have had a chance to weigh the potential consequences PAGE 5
Building study delayed again PAGE 11
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Supervisors prioritize programs PAGE 4
A really bad building in Polk Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s past PAGE 10
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