Aug 20, 2017

Enjoy the pelicans...They're leaving in Sept


We are seeing more and more pelicans in Wisconsin. They fly up the Mississippi River and follow the Rock River North. Glen Loyd found a colony on Lake Michigan in Sheboygan.

Yes, Colleges Check Applicants' Social Media Posts

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"Stories like these are why you should always check with BBB before hiring contractors

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Check contractors out with WI Consumer Protection, too. Call 1 800 422-7128

Watch Out For Great Deals From Brand-New Amazon Seller

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FTC: Fake Discount Clubs Took $42M From People Who Never Signed Up

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The Best Large-Screen Smartphones

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Did you receive a "free cruise" robocall? You may be eligible for a settlement.

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Also be careful if you are offered a free vacation as an incentive to buy a product.

Quiz: Protect Yourself Against Ticks

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Costco To Pay $19.4M To Tiffany & Co. For Selling Bogus ‘Tiffany’ Rings

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Aug 6, 2017

I'm a happy dog at the beach

That's Incredible story still an emotional roller coaster ride

Overdraft Protection Costs $450 a Year in Fees,

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10 Cars Proven to Get to 200,000 Miles and Beyond

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When to Get Best Deals on Appliances and TVs

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What You Should Know About School Nurses

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Hundreds Of Thousands Of Glittery Phone Cases Sold At Major Retailers Recalled After Burning People

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Frequent Overdrafters Spend $450 More In Fees Each Year, More Disclosures Could Help – Consumerist

Frequent Overdrafters Spend $450 More In Fees Each Year, More Disclosures Could Help

What to Do About Fungal Infections

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Best Cheap Headphones for Back-to-School Shoppers

Best Cheap Headphones for Back-to-School Shoppers

2017 Kia Niro Review: No Hybrid Hero

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No, You Don’t Need To Buy A $20K 88-Inch TV

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