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Marcus Chen

Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN

Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.

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For Palestinian citizens of Israel, a historic vote borne of fear and frustration — Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
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For Palestinian citizens of Israel, a historic vote borne of fear and frustration

Large segments of Israel's Palestinian Arab minority have historically stayed home and not voted in the country's elections. But they turned out in record numbers this week, reflecting a desperation that outweighed any qualms about participation. Voters and candidates said…

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At a new Amsterdam museum, humans are caged as dead animals hang and roam around them — Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
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At a new Amsterdam museum, humans are caged as dead animals hang and roam around them

Amsterdam's new Art Zoo museum offers a unique experience with its eclectic collection of preserved creatures and artful displays. As you enter, a 12-foot crocodile hangs above, setting the tone for an intriguing visit. Dutch artists Jaap Sinke and Ferry…

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Boozer posts first career triple-double in Grizzlies win over Blazers — Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
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Boozer posts first career triple-double in Grizzlies win over Blazers

Cameron Boozer had the first triple-double of his NBA career with 18 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Portland Trail Blazers 124-103 on Thursday night to move to 5-0. The Grizzlies had seven other…

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Tage Thompson has hat trick, 5 points in Sabres' 7-6 win over Ducks — Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
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Tage Thompson has hat trick, 5 points in Sabres' 7-6 win over Ducks

Tage Thompson had three goals and two assists, Zach Benson added a goal and two assists, and the Buffalo Sabres scored six consecutive goals during a 7-6 victory over the struggling Anaheim Ducks. Thompson scored twice in 15 seconds in…

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WEC Energy Group’s plan to spend $47.5 billion by 2031 is a $10 billion increase — BizTimes Milwaukee
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WEC Energy Group’s plan to spend $47.5 billion by 2031 is a $10 billion increase

WEC Energy Group now plans to invest $47.5 billion in its new five-year capital plan, with around 45% of the investment intended to meet the energy needs of data center customers. The capital plan, which covers 2027 to 2031, represents a $10 billion increase over the current plan, which runs...

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Photos of a memorial garden a man keeps for his beloved wife in an Indian village — Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
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Photos of a memorial garden a man keeps for his beloved wife in an Indian village

KIGWEMA, India (AP) — Before she died, Vivolheri had already chosen the spot in her Indian village where she would be buried. She was 80.

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G20 diplomats, including from China and Russia, face deep rifts as they prepare to meet in Atlanta — Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
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G20 diplomats, including from China and Russia, face deep rifts as they prepare to meet in Atlanta

Top diplomats from the G20, the group of the world's largest economies, are meeting in Atlanta as they face deep rifts over global crises that threaten international security and trade. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will chair the Friday and…

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The police said Sandra Birchmore's death was a suicide. Then the FBI accused a cop of murder — Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
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The police said Sandra Birchmore's death was a suicide. Then the FBI accused a cop of murder

A former Massachusetts police detective is being tried on charges that he killed a pregnant woman to hide that he had begun sexually abusing her when she was 15. Matthew Farwell is accused of strangling Sandra Birchmore in 2021. An…

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Frances Tiafoe supports young tennis players' careers while still building his own — Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
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Frances Tiafoe supports young tennis players' careers while still building his own

Frances Tiafoe may still be waiting for his first Grand Slam championship, but the American tennis star has already celebrated a meaningful career milestone. His Frances Tiafoe Fund, which supports tennis programs for young people in underresourced communities, recently passed…

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First Choice Dental acquires Milwaukee Dental Partners — BizTimes Milwaukee
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First Choice Dental acquires Milwaukee Dental Partners

First Choice Dental, a multi-specialty dental group serving customers in southern and southeastern Wisconsin, has acquired Milwaukee Dental Partners, a three-practice dental group serving Washington and Ozaukee counties. As a result, Oakbrook Dental in West Bend, Jackson Family Dentistry in Jackson...

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Okongwu scores 29 as Hawks beat Cavaliers 114-111 — Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
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Okongwu scores 29 as Hawks beat Cavaliers 114-111

ATLANTA (AP) — Onyeka Okongwu scored a season-high 29 points and had 12 rebounds, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a 114-111 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night.

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Cole Hutson scores twice as the Capitals beat the Predators 4-3 — Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
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Cole Hutson scores twice as the Capitals beat the Predators 4-3

Cole Hutson scored twice to lead the Washington Capitals to a 4-3 victory over the Nashville Predators on Thursday night. Boone Jenner and Alex Tuch also scored and Charlie Lindgren made 25 saves for Washington, winners of three straight and…

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Schaefer scores his 2nd goal of the game in OT to lift Islanders past Wild, 4-3 — Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
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Schaefer scores his 2nd goal of the game in OT to lift Islanders past Wild, 4-3

Matthew Schaefer scored his second goal of the game on a wrist shot at 33 seconds of overtime to give the New York Islanders a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night. Schaefer beat goalie Jesper Wallstedt from…

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Jeremiah Fears leads Pelicans past Kings for first win of the season — Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
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Jeremiah Fears leads Pelicans past Kings for first win of the season

Jeremiah Fears had 22 points, a career-high 13 assists and eight rebounds to lead the New Orleans Pelicans to a 132-120 win over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night. Zion Williamson had an efficient night with 22 points on 10…

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Love throws 3 TD passes as the Packers beat the Panthers 27-19 — CBS 58 Milwaukee
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Love throws 3 TD passes as the Packers beat the Panthers 27-19

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CF School Board approves 2027 budget as another referendum looms — Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
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CF School Board approves 2027 budget as another referendum looms

CHIPPEWA FALLS — The Chippewa Falls School Board unanimously approved the 2027 school budget, but large deficits loom if a referendum next April doesn’t pass.

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Venezuela's Maria Corina Machado hopeful for 2027 presidential election — Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
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Venezuela's Maria Corina Machado hopeful for 2027 presidential election

Opposition leader María Corina Machado has returned to Venezuela, asserting that the country is moving toward presidential elections in 2027. On Thursday, she denied any contact with interim president Delcy Rodríguez. Machado, who won the opposition’s presidential primary, was barred…

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Broncos call Week 1 tackling issues 'tough to watch' ahead of pivotal AFC West rematch with Chiefs — Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
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Broncos call Week 1 tackling issues 'tough to watch' ahead of pivotal AFC West rematch with Chiefs

The Denver Broncos are focusing on tackling as they prepare to face Kansas City again. In their season opener at Arrowhead Stadium, they missed 25 tackles, according to Sportradar, leading to a 31-10 loss. Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph called…

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U.S. Olympian, Frost captain Coyne Schofield taking PWHL season off after announcing her pregnancy — Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
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U.S. Olympian, Frost captain Coyne Schofield taking PWHL season off after announcing her pregnancy

Four-time U.S. Olympian and Minnesota Frost captain Kendall Coyne Schofield is taking a leave from hockey after announcing she is pregnant with her second child. The 34-year-old Schofield revealed the news in a social media post on X that featured…

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Neighborhood Services shares update on Downtown EC's paid parking ordinance — Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
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Neighborhood Services shares update on Downtown EC's paid parking ordinance

EAU CLAIRE — As paid Downtown Eau Claire parking wraps up its third month, the city’s Neighborhood Services shared an update on the new program.

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'Just really happy for the community': Pat Murphy thanks fans after arriving home, Brewers show off WS trophy — CBS 58 Milwaukee
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'Just really happy for the community': Pat Murphy thanks fans after arriving home, Brewers show off WS trophy

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Mental health awareness is personal for Colts quarterback Daniel Jones — Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
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Mental health awareness is personal for Colts quarterback Daniel Jones

Daniel Jones has experienced all the highs and lows associated with playing quarterback in the NFL. He was under intense scrutiny from the moment the New York Giants made him a surprise pick with the No. 6 selection in the…

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UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava 'heartbroken' as injury ends his season — Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
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UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava 'heartbroken' as injury ends his season

UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava says he's heartbroken his season has ended due to injury. He was hurt in a win at Oregon on Oct. 11. Iamaleava was tackled by two defenders and twisted his left leg. He returned briefly but…

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Commanders and Eagles head into 'Sunday Night Football' with season-defining matchup on deck — Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
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Commanders and Eagles head into 'Sunday Night Football' with season-defining matchup on deck

The Commanders and Eagles both face a potentially season-defining game on Sunday night. The loser of the game will be in last place, with the trade deadline coming up on Nov. 10. The winner will remain competitive in the NFC…

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Jets shrug off Ashton Jeanty's tackling criticism ahead of Sunday's game vs. Raiders — Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
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Jets shrug off Ashton Jeanty's tackling criticism ahead of Sunday's game vs. Raiders

The New York Jets shrugged off criticism by Ashton Jeanty a day after the Las Vegas Raiders running back said some of the defense's players don't want to tackle. Jeanty didn't name names but suggested the Raiders' struggling run game…

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Polymarket paused international trading after a security issue involving a third-party provider — Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
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Polymarket paused international trading after a security issue involving a third-party provider

Polymarket temporarily halted trading on its international platform Thursday due to a security incident involving a third-party provider. Trading resumed after about an hour. The prediction market platform paused trading "out of an abundance of caution" after identifying the issue,…

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Seahawks' dominant defense faces challenge in Bears QB Caleb Williams and NFL's top rushing offense — Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
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Seahawks' dominant defense faces challenge in Bears QB Caleb Williams and NFL's top rushing offense

Now it’s Chicago’s turn to face Seattle’s Dark Side. The Seahawks’ D all but shut down the previously undefeated Kansas City Chiefs last weekend for a 20-3 victory. On Monday night, the confident group will take on the 5-2 Chicago…

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From Bob Uecker's childhood friend to a Christian Yelich superfan: How some of our favorite Brewers fans are celebrating — CBS 58 Milwaukee
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From Bob Uecker's childhood friend to a Christian Yelich superfan: How some of our favorite Brewers fans are celebrating

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Affordability tops voter concerns as Crowley, Tiffany make final push — CBS 58 Milwaukee
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Affordability tops voter concerns as Crowley, Tiffany make final push

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Florida's Natural sends more than 20 pallets of orange juice to Wisconsin after Brewers win — CBS 58 Milwaukee
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Florida's Natural sends more than 20 pallets of orange juice to Wisconsin after Brewers win

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Ancelotti brings more young players for Brazil friendlies against Japan and Singapore — Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
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Ancelotti brings more young players for Brazil friendlies against Japan and Singapore

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has announced his squad for the national team’s friendlies against Japan and Singapore in November. Once again he is leaning heavily toward youth as the five-time world champions continue rebuilding following a disappointing World Cup. Brazil…

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Gov. Tony Evers proclaims Friday Brewers 'Won Our Way' Day in Wisconsin — CBS 58 Milwaukee
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Gov. Tony Evers proclaims Friday Brewers 'Won Our Way' Day in Wisconsin

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Milwaukee Brewers fans react after historic World Series win — CBS 58 Milwaukee
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Milwaukee Brewers fans react after historic World Series win

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F1 leader Kimi Antonelli has viral illness ahead of Mexico City Grand Prix — Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
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F1 leader Kimi Antonelli has viral illness ahead of Mexico City Grand Prix

F1 leader Kimi Antonelli has a viral illness and will miss Thursday’s media obligations at the Mexico City Grand Prix. His team Mercedes says the 20-year-old Antonelli “is feeling under the weather today as he recovers from a viral illness.”…

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Justice Department appeals ruling allowing California to count disputed ballots — Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
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Justice Department appeals ruling allowing California to count disputed ballots

The federal government has appealed a court decision allowing California to count ballots allegedly sent to noncitizen voters. The appeal came just hours after a district judge rejected the Justice Department's attempt to segregate about 20,000 disputed ballots. The judge…

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No. 5 Notre Dame seeks a reset against Navy after a controversial loss at BYU — Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
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No. 5 Notre Dame seeks a reset against Navy after a controversial loss at BYU

Notre Dame is eager to bounce back after its first loss of the season to BYU. The Fighting Irish, now ranked No. 5, face Navy this week at Gillette Stadium. Notre Dame has dominated this series recently, winning eight straight…

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In Pittsburgh, the Browns chase a rare win and sole possession of the AFC North lead — Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
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In Pittsburgh, the Browns chase a rare win and sole possession of the AFC North lead

The Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers are both 5-2 heading into a showdown for the lead in the AFC North. Cleveland beat Pittsburgh at home on Oct. 1, and now will try to win at Acrisure Stadium for only the…

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Dolphins look to build momentum against defending AFC champion Patriots as Willis faces former coach — Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
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Dolphins look to build momentum against defending AFC champion Patriots as Willis faces former coach

Most of the current players on the Miami Dolphins roster haven’t faced the New England Patriots very much. But coach Jeff Hafley wants his young team to understand the significance of divisional matchups — especially Sunday’s game against a Patriots…

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Burrow, Bengals go into November with momentum as they host struggling Titans — Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
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Burrow, Bengals go into November with momentum as they host struggling Titans

Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals are in a strong position going into November. The Bengals are 4-2 as they face the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. This is a big change from the past two seasons when they were 2-4.…

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Photos show dancers from the Bucharest National Opera marking World Ballet Day — Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
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Photos show dancers from the Bucharest National Opera marking World Ballet Day

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Ballet dancers from the Bucharest National Opera perform during a rehearsal that is open to the public to mark World Ballet Day in Bucharest, Romania. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

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Milwaukee to celebrate a World Series title 58 years in the making with Brewers parade — Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
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Milwaukee to celebrate a World Series title 58 years in the making with Brewers parade

Milwaukee could come to a standstill as fans celebrate the Brewers’ first World Series in 58 years as a franchise. Milwaukee schools will close and thousands of fans are expected to line the streets for a victory parade on Friday.…

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Sartori’s $47 million expansion of Plymouth plant will create up to 27 new jobs — BizTimes Milwaukee
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Sartori’s $47 million expansion of Plymouth plant will create up to 27 new jobs

Plymouth-based cheese producer Sartori Company’s $47 million expansion of its whey converting facility is expected to create up to 27 new jobs, according to an announcement today from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. The project will add 68,000 square feet of space to the existing...

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Make no bones about it, the giant skeleton has become an American Halloween fixture — Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
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Make no bones about it, the giant skeleton has become an American Halloween fixture

It reared its bony head in 2020, during that first, chaotic pandemic year that was rife with grief and fear but also toilet paper hoarding and questionable lockdown-inspired purchases. Behold Skelly, the 12-foot, 90-pound skeleton, on sale for $299 from…

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🧢'The early bird gets the merch': Brewers fans line up for World Series gear — CBS 58 Milwaukee
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🧢'The early bird gets the merch': Brewers fans line up for World Series gear

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Brewers fans pay visit to Bob Uecker's gravesite to celebrate World Series win — CBS 58 Milwaukee
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Brewers fans pay visit to Bob Uecker's gravesite to celebrate World Series win

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Harley again raises 2027 sales forecast amid rise in Q3 sales — BizTimes Milwaukee
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Harley again raises 2027 sales forecast amid rise in Q3 sales

One year into CEO Athur Starrs’ leadership, Harley-Davidson is leaning heavily into his Back to the Bricks strategy, reporting increased retail sales and lower dealership inventory. The company reported slightly lower third quarter revenue year over year, down to $964 million in the quarter, a 10%...

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Valkyries look to clinch first WNBA title as they take a 3-2 series lead into Game 6 against Dream — Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
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Valkyries look to clinch first WNBA title as they take a 3-2 series lead into Game 6 against Dream

The Golden State Valkyries are hoping to clinch their first WNBA championship as they take a 3-2 series lead over the Atlanta Dream into Game 6 of the Finals. Coach Natalie Nakase says her players are ready despite the 12:30…

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Polish opposition leader floats EU exit talks to force reforms — Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
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Polish opposition leader floats EU exit talks to force reforms

Poland's main opposition leader, Jarosław Kaczyński, suggests that countries led by nationalist parties could negotiate leaving the European Union. He believes this could pressure the EU to return powers to member states. Speaking at an economic forum, Kaczyński argued Thursday…

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Yelich pays tribute to Uecker after finally leading Brewers to their first World Series title — CBS 58 Milwaukee
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Yelich pays tribute to Uecker after finally leading Brewers to their first World Series title

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Chicago Bears acquire DT Jeffery Simmons in trade with the Tennessee Titans, AP source says — Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
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Chicago Bears acquire DT Jeffery Simmons in trade with the Tennessee Titans, AP source says

The Chicago Bears have acquired All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons in a blockbuster trade with the Tennessee Titans. A person familiar with the deal confirmed the move to The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the…

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Man accused of Colorado demonstration attack to change plea to federal hate crime charges — Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
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Man accused of Colorado demonstration attack to change plea to federal hate crime charges

An Egyptian man returns to court Thursday to change his not guilty plea to federal hate crime and other charges for a deadly firebombing attack on demonstrators in Colorado last year. Mohamed Soliman is already serving life in prison after…

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No. 4 Indiana hoping to jump start its sluggish offense when it hosts surprising Minnesota — Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
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No. 4 Indiana hoping to jump start its sluggish offense when it hosts surprising Minnesota

The Indiana Hoosiers offense has suddenly stalled. At Nebraska, a stagnant ground game produced only 65 yards. Against Ohio State, the inability to finish drives with touchdowns resulted in a 19-15 loss. And last week, at Michigan, Josh Hoover completed…

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Fernandes benched then backed: Carrick’s captain call amid Man United crisis — Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
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Fernandes benched then backed: Carrick’s captain call amid Man United crisis

Under-pressure Manchester United manager Michael Carrick is retaining Bruno Fernandes as captain despite dropping the Portugal star during a crisis at the beleaguered Premier League giant. Fernandes criticized Carrick’s tactics after a heavy Champions League defeat at Como last week.…

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Families hold out hope for loved ones missing after deadly Spain train crash — Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
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Families hold out hope for loved ones missing after deadly Spain train crash

Families are desperately searching for missing loved ones after two high-speed trains collided in central Spain. The crash killed at least 69 people and injured dozens more. On Thursday, many families gathered at a religious center converted into a base…

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Yelich pays tribute to Uecker after finally leading Brewers to their first World Series title — Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
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Yelich pays tribute to Uecker after finally leading Brewers to their first World Series title

Like so many Milwaukee fans, Christian Yelich took a moment while celebrating the Brewers’ first World Series title to remember a man he wished had been around to see it. Yelich said he knew beloved broadcaster Bob Uecker was smiling…

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No. 13 Texas Tech coming off loss in same spot as 2025 when it won 1st Big 12 title and made CFP — Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
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No. 13 Texas Tech coming off loss in same spot as 2025 when it won 1st Big 12 title and made CFP

Texas Tech is in the same spot it was at this point last season: coming off an unexpected loss on the way to its first Big 12 championship. The No. 13 Red Raiders host No. 22 Arizona on Saturday. They…

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Milwaukee's William Contreras wins World Series MVP with .381 average, 10 ABS overturns — CBS 58 Milwaukee
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Milwaukee's William Contreras wins World Series MVP with .381 average, 10 ABS overturns

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