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'Anything is possible in America'

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People listen and watch the "We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration At The Lincoln Memorial" at the National Mall in Washington DC, Sunday. The event included a diverse array of talent featuring both musical performances and historical readings and an appearance by President-elect Barack Obama. Read more.


For Madeline Island, wind sled is a lifeline

Most traffic between Bayfield and Madeline Island is either via the ferry or, in the depths of winter, the ice road. But when the ice is either breaking up or settling into its winter thickness, as it was last week, folks can get across only by the wind sled.

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MU 91, Providence 82

There is absolutely no quit in these Marquette Golden Eagles. Guarding no one, being pounded on the boards and essentially left for dead early in the second half, MU mounted an impressive comeback over the final 8 minutes 38 seconds to beat the Providence Friars, 91-82, on Saturday night at the Dunkin' Donuts Center and remain one of just two unbeaten teams in the Big East Conference along with Louisville.

Peggy Troy's first job out of college was working as a pediatric nurse at what was then Milwaukee Children's Hospital. More than 30 years later, Troy has again gone to work for the hospital. Only this time, she is the chief executive.

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Imagine this ad on Craigslist: "Wanted: Dress designer to create a gown that will appeal to the masses and can survive a night of dancing, waving, promenading, photo ops and multiple limo exits. Thick skin a plus, as the dress will be critiqued for decades to come. Celebrity experience not required."

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Cudahy

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City officials are taking steps needed to shut down the Thirsty Moose tavern, which the police chief calls a "nuisance." Officers have been called to the bar 10 times in the last two months.

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Stephanie Metzendorf, 9, of Mequon, reads “Riptide” by Frances Ward Weller, to Lucy, a 2-year-old golden retriever at the “Read to Rover” program Wednesday, at the Frank L. Weyenberg Library of Mequon-Thiensville. The program allows children to gain confidence in reading aloud and to spend time with a quiet listener.
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Both shows, featuring exhibits, retailers, demonstrations, seminars and interactive clinics, are at the Wisconsin Exposition Center at State Fair Park in West Allis.