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A deleted post, two $1 million checks and the prosecutor reviewing whether to charge Elon Musk

The Wisconsin Elections Commission found probable cause to believe Elon Musk violated the state’s election-bribery law with a deleted post promising million-dollar checks to people who voted. Tim Gruenke, a career La Crosse prosecutor, is now reviewing whether the state can prove a charge.

One story here so far — the desk files as the meetings happen. In the meantime there is more county government in County News and County Politics.