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OnMilwaukee.com Live Blizzard Blog: Feb. 8-9, 2010

Published Feb. 8, 2010 at 6:07 p.m.

Here we go again. Southeast Wisconsin could see as much as a foot of snow -- perhaps more for some lakeshore communities -- after a large winter storm passes through the area over the next 24 hours or so. We've got you covered with up-to-date information, pictures, videos and maybe even a little bit of fun in our live blizzard blog.

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Party gras! Saints tame Colts for Super Bowl title

Published Feb. 8, 2010 at 1:08 a.m.

After 43 years marked largely by disappointment and embarrassment (remember when those fans wore bags over their heads?), the New Orleans Saints are NFL champions. Sterling outings by Drew Brees and Tracy Porter (pictured) provided the highlights, but some gutsy moves by coach Sean Payton paved the way for an upset over Indianapolis.

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Milk Prices Beginning to Rebound After Terrible 2009

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Published Feb. 5, 2010 at 3:18 p.m.

After a terrible 2009, there's finally some good news for dairy farmers in Wisconsin. Milk prices appear to be rebounding as U.S. sales improve and exports pick up ...

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Ancient Ant Colonies Reveal Scientific Secrets

Published Feb. 5, 2010 at 3:18 p.m.

UW-Madison researchers say the workings of a certain kind of ant colony may actually lead to breakthroughs in medicine and alternative energy.WUWM goes inside the fascinating world of leaf-cutter ants ...

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Local Dealers Handling Calls from Concerned Toyota Owners

Published Feb. 5, 2010 at 3:17 p.m.

Car owners react to U.S. Transportation secretary's warning to stop driving recalled vehicles ...

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Group Looks to End Hunger in America

Published Feb. 5, 2010 at 3:17 p.m.

Advocates for the poor believe there's renewed energy around ending hunger and poverty in the U.S ...

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Local Mayors Weigh in on Rail Plan

Published Feb. 5, 2010 at 3:16 p.m.

Brookfield, Oconomowoc and Watertown have been named as locations for train stops ...

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Local Wound Care Physician Will Return to Haiti

Published Feb. 5, 2010 at 3:16 p.m.

Local doctor traveled to Haiti last month to treat people injured in last month's earthquake. He'll make a return trip this week ...

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Hospitals Work to Shorten Patient Stays as Cost-Saving Measure

Published Feb. 5, 2010 at 3:15 p.m.

Some hospitals are looking to become more efficient in order to save money. In some cases, that means shorter hospital stays for patients ...

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Going Public Perceived As Positive

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Published Feb. 5, 2010 at 2:02 p.m.

Quad/Graphics has been in the printing business 40 years.Recently, the Milwaukee area-based company added its name to what seems to be a growing list of privately-held operations that are going public.A local economics professor says more companies going public is a healthy sign for the economy ...

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