“I can't stress enough the importance of working smoke detectors,” said Jason Knecht, a fire inspector with Eau Claire Fire Rescue. “Make sure you have them, but then check them and change the batteries.”

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Walking is certainly a healthy activity. Whether it’s a complete workout depends on your cardio fitness, said physical therapists (and sisters) Jill Thein-Nissenbaum and Lori Thein Brody. 

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Sleighs weren’t just for work — they were also a source of joy. Communities gathered together for “sleigh rallies.”

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There are more than 57,000 jobs posted on the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development’s Job Center website.

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A heartwarming Swedish novel and a book about a frozen vegetable family business make the list of Goldin's top picks for the year.

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