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As winter weather settles in, parents face a common dilemma: how to keep kids warm, without compromising car seat safety. Bulky winter coats can pose a hidden risk during travel. “Sometimes, puffy coats can be dangerous, in the event of a collision,” said Taylor Koehnen, family medicine PA. “When the coat compresses, there may be gaps, where a child could slip through the seat.” The ...

Graduating high school seniors, across Compeer Financial’s 144-county territory in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Illinois, including Chippewa County, can apply for scholarships worth $2,000. The competitive scholarship program will award 35 in each state. To be eligible, graduating high school seniors must hold a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better, on a 4.0 scale; reside within Compeer’s territory;...