Originally published on Monday, May 14, 2012
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WISCONSIN RECALL-THE DETAILS
MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsin's recall elections are unexplored territory - after all, only two U.S. governors have ever been ousted that way. That means there's plenty to learn ahead of the June 5 elections. Here are 10 questions and answers - a how-to-guide to the details, quirks and oddities of the state's recall process as Democrats upset over Republican Gov. Scott Walker's law stripping public workers of their union rights push to remove the governor and four other Republicans from office. By Todd Richmond.
BACKDOOR CARP INVASION
MINNEAPOLIS - There's a back door for Asian carp to sneak into Minnesota, and fisheries officials are worried that the invaders might have found it already. Commercial fishermen recently caught dozens of Asian carp in northwestern Iowa's Great Lakes, one of that state's most popular vacation spots. Those waters connect with lakes and streams in southwestern Minnesota, so the haul came as an unwelcome surprise to Minnesota officials who've been more focused on the higher-profile fight against Asian carp infiltrating up the Mississippi River. By Steve Karnowski.
AP Photo CER301.
YOUTH MINISTRY-PLANE CRASH
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Ron Luce didn't recognize the voice of the woman who phoned Friday to say his daughter Hannah was with her, and was fine. Her words didn't make any sense to the Texas minister and founder of a Christian organization that reaches out to troubled youths. How could Hannah be with this woman when she was on a plane, headed to a Christian youth rally in Iowa? Hannah Luce is the only one of five people who survived when a twin-engine Cessna 401 crashed Friday afternoon northwest of Chanute. By Bill Draper.
AP Photo NY122.
AVOIDING COLLEGE DEBT
DULUTH, Minn. - For most students, graduating from college can bring a heap of debt. But the Duluth News Tribune reported Sunday that some students have found ways to minimize their debt - or escape it altogether - by planning, working hard and using a little creativity.
EXCHANGE-K-9 COP FILM
FOND DU LAC, Wis. - The slobber dripping from the tongue of Fond du Lac Police Department K-9 Grendel made students at Riverside Elementary yell "eww!" And when his handler, Officer Ryan Williams, asked students what language his partner understands, one child's answer of "dog" made the room erupt in laughter. These were moments that a film crew from "Heroes Behind the Badge" hoped for. Director Wayne Derrick and executive producer Bill Erfurth were in Fond du Lac recently to interview Williams about his experience on March 20, 20111, when he was shot twice while investigating a reported sexual assault at a home on South Lincoln Avenue. By Russell Plummer. An AP Member Exchange Feature. Moved in advance for use Monday, May 14, and thereafter.
AP Photos of May 10: WIFON101-103.
EXCHANGE-LONGTIME VOLUNTEER
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. - On most afternoons during the past three decades, Naomi Harris could be found volunteering in a classroom at North High School, helping a young boy with an art project, reading to a young girl or serving children a hot meal. Harris, 92, began volunteering as a "foster grandparent" in 1982 and now, some 19,000 volunteer hours later, she is saying goodbye to the classroom. By Jon Swedien. Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire. An AP Member Exchange Feature. Moved in advance for use Monday, May 14, and thereafter.
AP Photo of May 11: WIEAU101.
Also:
- CHURCH ABUSE-GREEN BAY - Jury selection is expected to begin Monday in the fraud trial against the Catholic Diocese of Green Bay.
- MUDDY MAN-TASER - Sheriff's officials in Marathon County say something weird was going on when they found a half-naked man covered in mud in a farm field.
- RIVER MANAGEMENT - The public will get a chance to sound off on state environmental officials' draft management plan for land along the Wolf River later this month.
- EISENHOWER LOCOMOTIVE - National Railroad Museum officials may be loaning a World War II-era locomotive to a British museum.
- WRIGHT BUILDINGS-TOUR - Fifteen buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, people who studied under him or architects who follow his principles will be open to the public next month.
- CRAVAACK-LAKE RULES - U.S. Rep. Chip Cravaack says he wants to put an end to federal authority over some activities on Mille Lacs Lake.
- CHILD FARM FATAL - Authorities have released the name of a 3-year-old boy who died after a skid steer accident on his family's farm.
SPORTS:
BREWERS-AXFORD'S NOTE
MILWAUKEE - Having just blown his consecutive saves streak and getting ready to rush to the hospital with his pregnant wife going into early labor, Milwaukee Brewers closer John Axford took a few seconds to scribble a note to reporters explaining why he wasn't around to take questions. At first, Axford said he was just trying to cheer himself up. When he finally got home, he realized he had caused a social media sensation. By Sports Writer Chris Jenkins.
AP Photo WIMG114.
BBN--CUBS-BREWERS
MILWAUKEE - Ian Stewart hit a solo homer and scored the go-ahead run on an error, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-2 Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep by their division rivals. It was the fourth homer of the season for Stewart, hitless in his previous four games. Reed Johnson added a pinch-hit home run in the sixth for Chicago.
With AP Photos.
With hometown lead on losing team.